Debra Schmiedt
Ignacio
Summary
Dedicated employee with expertise in customer service and safety compliance. Skilled in effective communication, problem-solving, and time management. Committed to ensuring smooth operations and enhancing client experiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Southern Colorado Community Action Agency
Bayfield
06.2024 - Current
- Transported clients to appointments and community events safely.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks.
- Assisted clients with boarding and disembarking from vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with clients to address their transportation needs.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations during drives.
- Reported any vehicle issues promptly to the maintenance team.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments needed to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
Garden Associate
Bayfield Gardens
Bayfield
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted customers with plant selection and gardening supplies.
- Maintained garden displays for optimal presentation and customer appeal.
- Watered plants and monitored soil conditions for health and vitality.
- Provided basic gardening advice to enhance customer knowledge and experience.
- Collaborated with team members to organize store inventory effectively.
- Participated in seasonal displays to promote products and enhance store atmosphere.
- Assisted customers with selecting plants, flowers, and gardening supplies.
- Welcomed customers, answered questions and offered to assist with choosing, locating and accessing products.
- Ensured that all products were correctly labeled before being placed on display.
- Stocked merchandise on shelves, tables and a-frame hanging plant displays with goods.
- Assisted other departments when needed with tasks related to landscaping projects around the store premises.
- Adhered to company policies concerning safety and security procedures in the garden area.
- Trained new staff members on proper usage of equipment used in maintaining outdoor gardens.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
Skowhegan
09.1997 - 09.2000
- Delivered mail and packages along designated rural routes.
- Sorted incoming and outgoing mail for efficient distribution.
- Maintained accurate records of mail delivery and returns.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery inquiries.
- Followed safety protocols while driving in various weather conditions.
- Assisted in training new employees on delivery procedures.
- Resolved customer issues related to mail delivery and services.
- Operated vehicle in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensured proper handling of fragile packages requiring special care.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers on route.
- Organized mail for delivery in a timely manner according to established routes and schedules.
- Performed other duties such as sorting mail, stocking shelves, maintaining inventory of supplies.
- Adhered to all USPS policies and procedures related to delivering mail.
- Notified supervisor immediately if any irregularities were found during the route delivery process.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding route progress or changes.
- Collected payments for COD items, postage due, and other fees as required.
- Obtained signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail.
- Collected money for cash-on-delivery and postage-due mail to turn in receipts to postal office.
- Followed established protocols for secure package delivery at customer locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hiram Johnson High School
Sacramento, CA05-1970
Child Development
Oakland Community Collage
Sacramento, CASkills
- Valid Driver's license
- Safety compliance
- Accident prevention
- Maintenance reporting
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service
- Customer rapport
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Punctual and reliable
- Documentation accuracy
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Driver
Southern Colorado Community Action Agency
06.2024 - Current
Garden Associate
Bayfield Gardens
04.2024 - 06.2024
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
09.1997 - 09.2000
High School Diploma -
Hiram Johnson High School
Child Development
Oakland Community Collage