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Karen K Foster resume 5-2016
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KAREN K. FOSTER Columbus, MS | (662) 295-2224 | ke k f oster@hotma i l . c om BUSINESS MANAGER Versatile and industrious Business Manager with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Vast experience serving the public with demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities that meet business and customer needs. Recognized for initiative and leadership performance. Expertise in: Logistics Operations Management Customer Service Contract Management Scheduling and Dispatching Document Control Safety Records Management Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Weyerhaeuser NR, Columbus, MS 2010 - 2016 Leading private timber land owner in the U.S. Harvesting Logistics Planner Commended for rebuilding relationships with outside contractors and vendors that resulted in a 25% increase in business in one year. Recognized for: o Taking on a leadership role within the department in the absence of managers ensuring work progressed without interruption. o Working well with others and being available as a resource to other departments. o Completing projects and tasks before required time limits. Sustained vendor relations including communicating and coordinating issues with vendors' GPS and other equipment to maintain and resolve problems. Represented Weyerhaeuser on the Regions Safety Council. Managed records including reports received from haul contractors for marketing and management. o Processed, input and maintained records for quarterly safety statistics from contractors. Assigned truck numbers and maintained logistics database. o Entered contractors productions into Arc Logistics d a i l y for load scheduling. Dispatched and routed trucks for pickup and delivery.
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KAREN K. FOSTERColumbus, MS | (662) 295-2224 | ke k f oster@hotma i l . c om
BUSINESS MANAGERVersatile and industrious Business Manager with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Vast experience serving the public with demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities that meet business and customer needs. Recognized for initiative and leadership performance. Expertise in:
Logistics Operations ManagementCustomer ServiceContract ManagementScheduling and Dispatching
Document ControlSafety Records ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts Receivable
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Weyerhaeuser NR, Columbus, MS 2010 - 2016Leading private timber land owner in the U.S.
Harvesting Logistics Planner
Commended for rebuilding relationships with outside contractors and vendors that resulted in a 25% increase in business in one year.
Recognized for:o Taking on a leadership role within the department in the absence of
managers ensuring work progressed without interruption. o Working well with others and being available as a resource to other
departments.o Completing projects and tasks before required time limits.
Sustained vendor relations including communicating and coordinating issues with vendors' GPS and other equipment to maintain and resolve problems.
Represented Weyerhaeuser on the Regions Safety Council. Managed records including reports received from haul contractors for
marketing and management.o Processed, input and maintained records for quarterly safety
statistics from contractors. Assigned truck numbers and maintained logistics database.
o Entered contractors productions into Arc Logistics da i ly for load scheduling. Dispatched and routed trucks for pickup and delivery.
o Assisted Log Team by ensuring all loads were paid without error.o Created vendor contracts and issued web checks for reimbursements.o Managed all haul c o n t r a c t / vendor information for logistics and
transportation department.o Created process documents and other files to communicate data to
various departmentso Aligned haul rates, land area maps and Safety News Letters with
vendors via Excel.
Karen K. Foster Page 2(662) 295-2224 | [email protected]
Medical Center Pharmacy/CVS Pharmacy 1995 - 2009West Point, MSSecond largest pharmacy chain in the United States
Lead Pharmacy Technician Licensed with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and registered in Mississippi.
Input and filled prescriptions, filed insurance and workman's comp claims. Inventoried and ordered supplies and medications. Assisted Pharmacist in all needs. Communicated with doctors' offices and
insurance companies f o r private and Medicare Part D. Addressed and resolved customer needs and issues. Assisted in training new employees. Helped to set up new stores, travel and assist with various needs as
required. Returned outdated medications and scheduled all other Technicians.
Security Couriers of Columbus, Inc, Columbus, MS 1999 - 2004Kinsey Budget Car Company/Security Check CashPrivately transports funds and documents
Business Manager
Wrote and administered contracts for customer accounts. Invo iced accounts payable and receivable and posted accounts. Reconciled bank statements and handled large sums of money. Corresponded with insurance companies. Resolved customer service issues and looked for win-win resolutions. Assisted new customers with loans for automobiles. Managed accounts, including past due accounts and collections. Scheduled Courier Routes for increased efficiency.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office, Excel, Citrix, Arc Logisticsand open to learning new software applications.
EDUCATION
Business StudiesMississippi State University, Starkville, MS
High SchoolHeritage Academy, Columbus, MS
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office, Excel, Citrix, Arc Logistics.
