Peggy Resume July 2015 with recommendations for New Challenge
1. PEGGY CALHOUN
900 E 117
th
St. Kansas City, MO 64131
816.456.8892 harmonyresource@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SEEKING NEW CHALLENGE
Successful Office Management – Business Development and Growth - Maintain Successful Local, Import and Export Shipping
Operations - Member of original set of employees at start-up company that grew to acquisition by a publicly traded company.
Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment and leverages critical thinking and innovation to provide a high level of value to
partners and customers alike. Positive attitude, excellent verbal and written communications, happy disposition, with an optimistic
mindset toward work and life.
CAREER PROGRESSION
Current:
Suburban Lawn and Garden
135
th
and Wornall
Kansas City, MO 64131
816-255-3002 Angie HR ex 245
Retail Sales Associate: Nursery plant care and sales
April 2015 to ongoing
ESS Alaska and the Alaska Railroad
201 Post Rd, Anchorage AK 99501 907-865-9823
Server / Bartender
April 2014 to October 2014
ESS Support Services, a division of the Compass Group, the largest food service company in the world, is the world’s market leader of specialist
food service and related facility support services to clients in remote site, defense and off-shore locations around the world
Seasonal Employee
Serving, Bartending, Stocking, Dishwashing and food prep as needed
Managing, Stocking, Cleaning and Serving/Bartending in the onboard Bistro
Serving Cruise Clients, Local Travelers, Independent Travelers and tending to their various requests:
Dissemination of both verbal and printed information to passengers including schedules, fares, routing, city highlights,
baggage, boarding information, tours and other intermodal transportation.
12 to 14.5 hour days to include over-night stays during Anchorage to Fairbanks turn-around run
Additional Warehouse work as needed
Certifications and Cards Carried include: Food Worker Card/Alaska Dept of Environmental Health; First Aid Course with
card thru April 2016; CPR/AED Course with card thru April 2016; TAP card good thru 3/2017
FLEXTRONICS LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
7320 W 162nd
St, Overland Park, KS 913-221-4600
July 2012 - Nov.2013
Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX (NASDAQ) is an American supply chain solutions company that offers design, manufacturing,
distribution and aftermarket services to original equipment manufacturers. Flextronics acquired Lightwild in July 2012
Associate Supervisor of Logistics July 2012 – Present
Serving as Associate Supervisor of Logistics while also providing Office Administration, Accounting and Sales Support in many areas
of this growing company Ordered and maintained all office, shipping, and facility supplies, maintain customer/vendor database
Managed/shipped over 400 LTL and small package shipments monthly
Managed the import or export of over 200 yearly transactions
Trained one new employee in both local and export shipping operations
Managed relationships with all shipping partners, 3 shore factories, and over 25 international customers and Reps
Ordered and maintained all office, shipping, and facility supplies
Do Trade Compliance, screen all customers and vendors using Amber Road, classify products
Supported 7 Sales people and over 50 Reps and Distributors regarding invoicing, shipping, and commissioning and more
LIGHTWILD, LC
7320 W 162nd
. ST., Overland Park, KS 913-221-4600
Office Management, Sales and Accounting Support, Shipping Manager
February 2004 – July 2012
LightWild is an architectural lighting manufacturer meeting the demand for energy efficient solid state lighting (SSL) in commercial
projects worldwide. Lightwild was acquired by Flextronics International in July 2012
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Integral member of team that developed patented technology in the LED lighting space and delivered one of the largest general
illumination projects using LEDs in the world to date.
Performed all shipping duties including import
Helped to develop and maintain relationships with Representatives and Distributors including Customer Service
Traveled countrywide to support CEO in visiting or establish reps and promote our products to potential customers
Maintain and procure all office, facility and shipping supplies
Support sales team and their Customers
Training of 6 co-workers in order entry, invoicing, commissioning and/or shipping
Animated Lighting (Martin City, MO)
Sales, Customer Development, Shipping, Import
2003 – 2004
Founded in 2002, Animated Lighting is the market leader in providing hardware and software for synchronizing and controlling lights,
music and special effects. Spun off Lightwild
Worked from my home to help develop a customer base, soon joining Staff full time in house taking incoming orders, providing
Customer Service, logistics and production
RoseHill Gardens (Kansas City, MO) 2001 – 2002
Plant Care, Sales and Maintenance
Main duty was the design and care of the courtyard and care of roses in addition to caring for and sales of tropical plants, annuals
and perrenials
Notre Dame de Sion (Kansas City, MO) 1998 - 2001
Auction Office Coordinator, Front Office Assistant
The Notre Dame de Sion School of Kansas City is an independent Roman Catholic school providing the highest quality college
preparatory education from preschool through grade 12.
Ran the Auction Office for the yearly Auction at the High School. Assisted with Front Office duties.
Harmony Resources, LLC (Kansas City, MO)
Owner of Small Business 2003 – Present
Develop a variety of income producing Opportunities
Caster import business with sales reaching up to $50,000 a year. Sourcing casters from China
Designed and maintained 4 residential and 1 Corporate landscape and garden areas
Personal and Administrative Assistant to a family and their multiple LLCs valued at over 60 million dollars with duties to
include bill pay and records management
Document design and production for small businesses
***ADDITIONAL PREVIOUS RESTAURANT SERVING AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST***
EDUCATION
Multiple Training online training classes through Flex University in Trade Compliance, Office Procedures, Office Management, Ethics,
Sexual Harassment, Communications,
1 year College (Concentration: Art)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2 years College (Concentration: Physical Education) Bachelor Degree
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Real Estate License
Notary Public
TAP Card
CPR/AED Training
Food Worker Card / Alaska tivated Conscientious Trust Worthy
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References:
Caren Bennet - Housekeeping
Black Gold Oil Field Services
Deadhorse Lodge
907-787-9903
Krystal Ellison:
ESS Support Services Worldwide
907‐229-4569
Janiss Krudwig
On Board Manager / ESS / Alaska Railroad
(907) 230-4555, Anchorage AK
Greg McClain
Sales Manager, Lightwild
913-660-3434
Gmcclain198889@kc.surewest.net
Christie Halterman
Former Co-Worker, Lightwild
913-568-2461
Chalterman2@kc.rr.com
Recommendations as seen on LinkedIn
Mark Callegari
Chief Executive Officer and General Manager - Callegenix LLC
Peggy was a key member of the LightWild team and was instrumental in it's growth and success. I would
recommend her in a heartbeat to any organization that needed someone who will always get the job done. On
top of that she's a darn good person. I'd take her back on my team any day.
August 16, 2013, Mark managed Peggy indirectly at Lightwild, Inc. a Subsidiary of Flextronics International
Mike Gassman
CEO, The Tuscany Group, L.C.
Peggy has worked at my firm for many years. She has been a stellar employee in all aspects of her work. Peggy
is dependable, on-time and efficient. She anticipates issues and problems so that they never occur. Her
presence in any office is always positive, often times stabilizing, and unfailingly upbeat.
Peggy is just one of those great employees business owners are always hoping for.