Farrah Golson-Akins

Experience

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  U S Navy

  Sept 1997 - Sept 1999

  Supply Clerk

  Managed inventories of repair parts and general supplies including clothing and perishables that support ships, squadrons, and shore-based activities. Received, stored and issued material and repair components. Utilized database systems to perform inventory and financial management for material stocked in shore based warehouses and ship storerooms. Performed duties associated with hazardous material control and management. Organized correspondence files, and reports. Show less

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  Spalding Ford

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2004

  Assistant Business Development Manager

  Established good relationships with all assigned customer accounts through periodic calls, emails and letters. Worked under the supervision of a senior professional, resolving customer complaints providing exemplary customer service. Entered customer data and maintained detailed information for further follow-up. Ensured all travel arrangements, meetings and important appointments for the BDM.

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  Caterpillar

  Apr 2004 - May 2006

  Assembly / Quality auditor

  Analyzed and tested nonconformance automotive parts, determined if the deficiency was a major or minor defect and concluded if damage was due to vendor or assembler error.Ensured completion of required web-based training for line employees and maintained up-to-date records of such. Assembled components to engines and closely worked with the Operations Supervisor to complete administrative duties such as retrieving daily reports, and preparing Excel and PowerPoint presentations.

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  Girl Scouts of Pine Valley Council

  Jun 2006 - Apr 2008

  Registrar

  Responsible for entries of registrations for adult and child girl scouts. Retail shop associate. Pepared bank deposits, balanced ledgers, generated receipts and refunds. Also facilitated camp reservations.

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  Briceland PCH

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

  Personal Care Assistant

  Instructed and advised clients with developmental disabilities and related disorders. Daily tasks included assistance with personal care, light housekeeping, home management and meal preparation. Maintained records of patient progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. Also provided transportation to and from appointments and activities.

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  Allstar Insurance and Tax

  Mar 2010 - now

  Property & Casualty Insurance Agent

  Calculated quotes/ premiums and establish payment method. Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes. Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy. Contact underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage.Ensure that policy requirements and completion of appropriate forms are fulfilled. Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans. Explain necessary requirements.Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients. Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy. Show less

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  West Central Pre Release Center

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2012

  Corrections Officer

  To oversee and maintain security functions of all staff and inmates and to ensure order and safety of facilities and public interest.