Chris Conkling

Experience

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  The Claremont Hotel

  Jul 1995 - Jul 1997

  Front Desk Supervisor

  Training and management of employees, on-going development and improvement of guest services, operation of front desk computer systems, and customer service.

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  Hollywood Entertainment

  Aug 1997 - Jun 2001

  Store Manager

  Hiring and training of employees, ordering and receiving of store product, completing weekly revenue and payroll, store merchandising, managed vendor relationships; ultimate responsibility for all store operations of two high-revenue stores.

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  The Claremont Hotel

  Jul 2001 - May 2002

  Evening Supervisor

  Functioned as both Lead Front Desk Agent for p.m. shift and Bell Captain. Customer service, operation of front desk computer systems, hiring and scheduling of employees, on-going development of front desk operations.

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  Self

  May 2002 - Jun 2006

  Stay-at-home Parent

  Cared for two young children as full-time stay-at-home parent and caregiver; oversaw homeschooling education, including one-on-one learning, planning field trips, development of unit studies, positive role-modeling, engagement with peers, nurturing, and general other awesomeness.

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  IKEA

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2014

  Sales/Self-Serve Coworker

  Customer service, sold home furnishings, assembled furniture, assistant area responsible-Living Rooms department (BA1), handling of in-depth and detailed customer orders-including revenue growth through upselling, maintained appearance of department. Monitored damaged products, space capacity, fulfilled ongoing requests for returns/home delivery/cash lanes, created customer picking and home delivery orders.

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  East Shore Unitarian Church

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2014

  Youth Programs Coordinator

  Coordinated various youth ministries (religious education, social justice, life-transitions, and youth group) at a large liberal church, trained and supported adult advisors, attended trainings around the country in youth leadership and chaplaincy, planned and implemented a district conference for over 200 people, provided support and chaplaincy to youth in times of need, facilitated worship services and large fundraising events, and coordinated communication (e-mail, telephone, newsletters) between church staff, youth, adult advisors, committees, parents, district staff, and the congregation. Show less

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  Sodexo

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  Account Lead

  Handling all accounting duties for the 12 Boeing Employee Service Centers' Products & Services sectors. Supported the growth and development of employees. Inventory maintenance. Guided store staff in merchandising, customer service skills, and problem-solving. Project management of DVD rental program and Trunk Show program-including vendor retention and coordination. Communication and strategic planning with client.

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  LifeCenter Northwest

  Jan 2016 - now

  Administrative Associate II

  Office management, front desk reception, administrative support, Electronic Medical Record database management, team collaboration, communication and relationship building with vendors and community stakeholders.