Wendy Highlander
Connersville
Summary
Looking for an opportunity to work for a company that encourages advancement and development. To use my skills to contribute to the growth of that company. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
Whitewater Memorial State Park
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Streamlined office operations by organizing files and maintaining accurate records.
- Coordinated scheduling and communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in managing inventory supplies, ensuring timely procurement and availability.
- Developed and implemented improved filing systems for easy access to documents.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
Customer Service / Cashier
Miller's Discount Tobacco
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and register operations.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, delivering exceptional service and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained organized checkout area, contributing to a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service best practices, fostering team development.
- Coordinated promotional displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales performance during peak periods.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
Cashier/Customer Service
Wells Variety Store
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Cashier
- Customer service
- Order and inventory all boots
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer balances through diligent record-keeping.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Implemented inventory management practices to ensure stock accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, enhancing overall satisfaction levels.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
Wire Mill Operator
Belden
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Ran 10 machines making wire. Placed din reels of wire to feed through machine to make bigger gauged wire. Kept machines running and stocked up. Trouble shooted and fixed problems with machines.
Route Driver
AVI Foodsystems, Inc
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Delivered food, snacks, and drinks to companies/ businesses filling vending machines.
Technical Warehouse Coordinator/Purchasing Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Receive and enter inventory into our system, daily cycle counts, inventory adjustments. Created part numbers for new products. Corresponded with our suppliers, requested quotes and price shopping. Created purchase orders, ordered all supplies and parts for the day to day production of the plant. I was also a Maintenance Technician for about a year. Kept the machines filled with coolant, water, oils and lubes, Trouble shooting and fix machines when down.
1st Shift Trainer and Substitute Team Leader
Janesville Acoustics
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Teach new associates the skills necessary to become a functioning member of the team
- Maintain production on the mold and assembly cells
- Assigning task when necessary
- Make computerized adjustments to part placement
Interior Assemblies Installer
Paragon Casket
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Installation of all interior trim
- Sewing of all interior trim
- Inspect and maintain all quality standards
Utility Person
Color Box
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Ran the scrap shredder
- Finished goods packaging
- Inspection
Forklift Driver
M.E.G
10.2009 - 02.2014
- Load and Unload shipping trucks
- Inventory transactions
- Cycle counts
- Inventory entry
Network Sales Rep
RDI
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Telephone marketing
Customer Service Rep
Speedway
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Cash transactions
- Stock and store maintenance
Cake Decorator
KB Foods Kroger Foods
10.2006 - 02.2007
- Cake decorating
Assembly Machine Operator
iStant Inc
10.1995 - 01.2005
- Shipping and Receiving
- Quality inspections
- Assembly and machine operation
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Rushville High School
Skills
- Mold cell operations
- Quality inspection
- Forklift operations
- What you were taught
- Inventory management
- Final quality/containment inspection
- Cycle counting
- Substitute Team Leader
- Purchasing
- Shipping & Receiving
- Cake Decorating
- Assembly
- Forklift
- Computer Networking
- Quality Inspection
- Packaging
- Materials Handling
- Order Picking
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Route Driving
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Driving
- Box Truck
- Pallet Jack
- Load & unload
- Quality control
- Maintenance
- Warehouse experience
- Heavy lifting
- Invoice processing
- Payment processing
- Data entry
- Organizing and categorizing
- Office administration
- Valid Driver's license
- Bookkeeping
- Supply restocking
- Bank deposit reconciliation
Timeline
Office Assistant
Whitewater Memorial State Park
05.2025 - 11.2025
Customer Service / Cashier
Miller's Discount Tobacco
07.2024 - 05.2025
Cashier/Customer Service
Wells Variety Store
07.2023 - 09.2024
Wire Mill Operator
Belden
01.2022 - 12.2022
Route Driver
AVI Foodsystems, Inc
02.2021 - 07.2021
Technical Warehouse Coordinator/Purchasing Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
01.2018 - 12.2020
1st Shift Trainer and Substitute Team Leader
Janesville Acoustics
06.2016 - 01.2018
Interior Assemblies Installer
Paragon Casket
09.2014 - 04.2016
Utility Person
Color Box
02.2014 - 08.2014
Forklift Driver
M.E.G
10.2009 - 02.2014
Network Sales Rep
RDI
09.2008 - 10.2009
Customer Service Rep
Speedway
02.2008 - 09.2008
Cake Decorator
KB Foods Kroger Foods
10.2006 - 02.2007
Assembly Machine Operator
iStant Inc
10.1995 - 01.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Rushville High School