Helen Loar
Coraopolis
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Pet Pro
Paw tree
Coraopolis
01.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
Freelance Baker/Pet Care Manager
Best Friends Forever Petcare
Coraopolis
10.2016 - Current
- Established guidelines for excellent customer service standards.
- Provided customer service assistance as needed.
- Provided customer service support to clients.
- Developed and maintained scheduling procedures to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Performed administrative duties including record keeping, data entry, filing documents.
- Performed administrative tasks such as record keeping, billing clients, ordering supplies.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Soldier
United States Army
10.2005 - 09.2016
- Performed duties as a member of a security detail in support of high-level government officials.
- Supervised the maintenance of vehicles and other military equipment according to standards.
- Organized logistics for field exercises including transportation coordination and supply management.
- Assisted in the preparation of administrative documents such as awards, evaluations, and promotion packets.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to provide medical aid when needed during operations.
- Led troops during live fire training scenarios using realistic terrain environments.
- Monitored unit morale and welfare activities, providing guidance to improve morale when necessary.
- Acted as an initial point of contact between command staff members and subordinate units.
- Conducted physical training and ensured all Soldiers achieved required fitness levels.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
New England College
Henniker, NH06-2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Project management
- Event planning
- Strategic planning
- Data entry
- Record keeping
- Team building
- Performance monitoring
- Client relationship management
- Administrative support
- Clerical support
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Networking
- Team management
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Independent Pet Pro
Paw tree
01.2019 - Current
Freelance Baker/Pet Care Manager
Best Friends Forever Petcare
10.2016 - Current
Soldier
United States Army
10.2005 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
New England College