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Jenah Gehlken

Columbia

Summary

Diligent professional with many years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in inventory management, loss prevention, and vendor negotiation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Specialist / Manager

Express Employment Professionals
Columbia
11.2023 - Current
  • Created and maintained a database of clients' employment preferences and outcomes.
  • Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients with employers, negotiating accommodations or flexible schedules.
  • Participated in outreach efforts within the community including presentations at schools, churches, civic organizations.
  • Provided ongoing support and coaching to clients throughout the job application process.
  • Developed professional relationships with local businesses to secure employment opportunities for clients.
  • Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
  • Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
  • Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of existing programs by analyzing data from past placements; identified areas for improvement.
  • Monitored clients' progress in securing employment and adjusted plans as necessary.
  • Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
  • Collaborated with employers to identify current labor market trends and develop job opportunities for clients.
  • Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of employment programs and made recommendations for improvement.

Project Manager

CMC
Columbia
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.

Customer Service Manager

StorageMart / Manhattan Mini Storage
Columbia
07.2017 - 08.2021

• Monitor call volume and make necessary changes in staffing based on daily call volume, as well as maintain call answer rate goals, and review abandonment rates.
• Handle caller complaints when the situation has been escalated.
• Identify operational issues, and suggest possible improvements.
• Assist in coordinating coaching times with employees and coaches to ensure enough staffing for phone coverage.

• Coach representatives for behavior and call quality.
• Monitor individual and team performance.
• Review sales language, and assist representatives with customer service language, and other call procedures as needed.
• Create coaching material, as well as provide guidelines for mentoring and coaching.

• Provide regular reports of assessment to Call Center Director.

• Prepare performance, coaching and call evaluation reports for SRC
Director.

• Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain
deadlines and fully staff shifts
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to
maintain team efficiency and organize workflows

Property Manager

JES Holdings
Columbia
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
  • Advised owners on potential improvements or investments that could increase the value of their properties.
  • Oversaw and monitored preventative maintenance and energy management inspections and programs.
  • Implemented cost-cutting measures where appropriate in order to reduce overhead costs without compromising quality standards.
  • Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
  • Processed evictions when necessary in accordance with state laws and procedures.
  • Implemented rental payment policies and pursued delinquent accounts via phone calls and personal visits.
  • Analyzed market conditions regularly to identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency.
  • Worked with on-site and remote service providers to support tenants requesting accommodations.
  • Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
  • Handled resident complaints and expedited maintenance requests.
  • Prepared detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
  • Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
  • Developed and implemented effective leasing strategies to maximize occupancy rates.
  • Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
05-2002

Skills

  • Employment records
  • Data analysis
  • Database management
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Project management
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Employee coaching
  • Job development
  • Employment law
  • Recruiting
  • Accounts payable
  • Vendor relations
  • Quickbooks
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting ledger maintenance
  • Bill payment
  • Expense reporting
  • Purchase order management
  • Invoice processing
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Employment Specialist / Manager

Express Employment Professionals
11.2023 - Current

Project Manager

CMC
08.2021 - 11.2023

Customer Service Manager

StorageMart / Manhattan Mini Storage
07.2017 - 08.2021

Property Manager

JES Holdings
07.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Central Missouri
Jenah Gehlken