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William Calvert

Duluth,MN

Summary

Results-driven Office Manager with extensive experience in customer service and inventory oversight. Skilled in negotiation and team delegation, contributing to improved operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Ready to leverage expertise for impactful contributions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service

Lake Superior Marine Museum Gift Shop
Duluth
05.2023 - Current
  • Walk in sales and information for guests from around the world. 120+ sales in summer, 10 or fewer in winter.

Office Manager & Ad Coordinator

Lake Superior Publishing/Magazine
Duluth, MN
06.2004 - 01.2026
  • Provided excellent customer service for retail, wholesale and advertising client orders and inquiries via phone and email correspondence.
  • Managed customer/client/vendor orders & inventory for retail, wholesale and office needs
  • Communicated with advertising clients and billed/received invoices for three states and the province of Ontario.
  • Proofreading & editing Lake Superior Magazine text and client ads as needed.
  • Identified & implemented cost savings where appropriate
  • Oversaw inventory for retail and wholesale order, stocking and receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Urban And Regional Studies

University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth, MN
05-1998

Skills

  • Daily engagement with public - via telephone, email, walk-ins
  • Customer service and support - retail/wholesale/vendor
  • Staff management, training, and delegation of work
  • Office operations and administration
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Proofreading
  • Experienced using cloud based Content Management Systems (Metro Publisher, WIX, and Ad Orbit) and Point of Sale Systems
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Task prioritization
  • Database administration
  • Client relationship management and vendor engagement
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Multi-line telephone operation

Timeline

Customer Service

Lake Superior Marine Museum Gift Shop
05.2023 - Current

Office Manager & Ad Coordinator

Lake Superior Publishing/Magazine
06.2004 - 01.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Urban And Regional Studies

University of Minnesota, Duluth
William Calvert