Additional Information

Since leaving Data Key Communications, I have become an Avon Independent Sales Representative.  I do this part time in the evenings and on weekends.  I also have turned a hobby into a business by establishing a shop on Etsy.com. 

Linda Gill-Jones
E-mail: lgilljones@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with a growth oriented company where my varied skills will be an asset to the company as well as my own professional growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Editor
May 2010 – March 2011
Data Key Communications DeWitt, NY

As production editor I managed the traffic of advertisement materials and signed advertising agreements from advertisers and communication with advertisers for two association member journals and associated websites. Developed and planned production schedules. Administrative support to sales and editorial staff as needed.

Digital Print Department Supervisor
October 2001 - February 2010
Quartier Printing Syracuse, NY

As Digital Pre-press/Web Administrator my responsibilities included organizing, prioritizing and preparing jobs for digital production, monitoring 2 e-commerce web-based ordering systems and providing customer service for those web-based customers. Skilled and trained in usage of an HP Indigo 3050 since Nov. 2007, Docutech 6135, Docutech 6180, and Docucolor 12 with Fiery. Jobs range from simple to complex, both hard copy and digital. Digital pre-press experience preparing files for printing on a Docutech with digipath, Docucolor 12, and an Indigo 3050. Native files were prepared for printing from various programs, such as InDesign, Illustrator, Publisher and Word. Knowledge in both Mac and PC platforms. I have training and use experience in web based ordering systems of Iway (v.4) and Printer's Presence. I monitored sites and set up new customers on these sites, provided routine maintenance of site or upload of new and revised files. I processed orders placed on the web-based sites and provided any necessary customer service. I also have received training in simple bindery work of gbc binding, coil binding, cutting, saddle stitching and drilling.

Manager
October 2000 - May 2001
People's Pottery Syracuse, NY

I was hired as seasonal manager, I stayed with the company as a manager that traveled for the company to assist in established stores. As a seasonal manager, I assisted the District Manager with store set up and initial staff hiring. I was responsible for overall store productivity and success, customer service, daily balancing of cash drawers, merchandising, hiring, training, commnunication between myself and District Manager or corportate office in regards to daily sales figures and needs of the store. As a "travelling" manager, I assisted in stores for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, additional coverage during busy times, management coverage when store manager is on vacation or out of the store for a period of time, continuation of my training or assisting with sales associate training, or assignment as per the district manager.

Sales Manager
August 1996 - September 2000
Staples, Inc. Clay, NY

Received promotions from Business Services Lead to Operations Manager to Sales Manager during the 4 year period. As Sales Manager, my responsibilities included motivating and training sales assoicates to be successful in obtaining goals in sales and other measurable programs, to execute promotions in customer service programs to expand customer base and increase awareness of services available at Staples, and other duties as assigned by General Manager and District Manager.

Alternate Teaching Parent
April 1995 - May 1996
Methodist Home for Children Raliegh, NC

Assisted in the supervision and caregiving of 4-6 troubled youths in a community based home. My responsibilities included teaching the children to modify their behavior to be successful members of the community, communications with the parents/guardians of the children in regards to their progress and development, overall care of the children while in my custody.

Assistant Manager
August 1993 - April 1995
Ann Crittenden Hallmark Fayetteville, NC

Assisted with the overall productivity and success of the store, execute seasonal merchandising,customer service, and training of assoicates.

Manager
September 1989 - August 1993
Matthew's Hallmark Wilmington, DE

Received promotions from hourly associate to assistant manager to manager. As manager, I was responsible for the overall productivity and success of the store. Duties included execution of seasonal merchandising, training of associates, inventory control, customer service, daily bookkeeping, and other duties as assigned by the District Manager.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree - May 1988, Niagara University Lewiston, NY., B.A

SKILLS

Organized
Customer Service Oriented
Able to prioritize
Self starter/self manager
Trained as a Trainer with Staples
Learn Quickly
Problem Solving
PC and MAC computer knowledge