Objective
To gain practical entry level work experance in the areas of international maritime trade, and historical research regarding foreign trade.
Experience
Pitney Bowes Minneapolis, MN/ Fredrikson & Byron Law Firm June of 2010
• Process mail for all Law firm floors to guarantee prompt and accurate delivery.
• Verify information and location to insure delivery of all mail and packages to different floors.
• Maintain copy centers daily.
• Insure that faxes are handled in a timely manner.
• Work as a team member to ensure smooth operations.
Minnesota Lung/Sleep Center (Temporary) Minneapolis, MN June to August 2009
• Job assignment was to merge and then shift medical files to make room for future growth,
• Work assignment was for five weeks.
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Fall Semester 2008
• Delivered learning abroad catalogs
Hanny’s Inc. Minneapolis, MN May to August 2008
• Pulled orders for shipping and prepped them for shipping
American Express/ Pitney Bowes Minneapolis, MN 2001 to 2005
• Processed mail for all corporate floors of American Express/Ameriprise to guarantee prompt and accurate delivery and managed records of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Utilized “Pack Track” to verify delivery of all mail and packages, responsible for ensuring that the information in database was current and accurate.
• Used Microsoft Excel to track people and routing changes to ensure that the mailroom had the most up-to-date information. Created a system to track types of mail and determine appropriate outside carrier, to reduce costs and keep upper management appraised.
• Liaison between American Express, Pitney Bowes, and IBM to effectively deal with customer complaints and issues received from employees in all groups.
Education
BA in History University of Minnesota 1991
Bachelor of Individualized Study; Political Science, Journalism, and Geography. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 2008
Certification
Skils
I am able to read and interpret diffrent kinds of research information dealing with historical, political, geographical and economic trade issues, that effect US maritime trade. Then I am able to interpret the information and write it in a way that helps to inform the reader regarding the topic. Using MS word, Excel spread sheets, internet research, .
I have always been intrested in the issues of foreign trade,
For my Sr. paper I wrote my Sr. project about the economic and historical trade rivalry between White Star and Cunard shipping lines and studed the trade rivalry they had in the early 20th century.