Maria Real
Rockford
Summary
Dedicated professional known for attention to detail and quality control. Experienced in training new employees and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, ready to leverage expertise to improve operational outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerical Associate
USPS, United States Postal Service
Marengo
09.2025 - Current
- Handled cash transactions for postal services, ensuring proper documentation.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, enhancing their understanding of postal services.
- Performed receptionist duties, ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors and effective communication through phone calls.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during peak periods.
- Followed safety protocols while working in a fast-paced environment at the post office.
Associate
Meridian Printing
Loves Park
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed daily operations in a fast-paced printing environment.
- Coordinated project timelines to ensure alignment between clients and team members.
- Oversaw quality control processes to identify and rectify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Supported quality control efforts by inspecting products for compliance with standards.
- Operated various printing equipment and ensured proper maintenance.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring high attention to detail.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Warehouse Packer
American Control Electronics
South Beloit
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Pack products accurately for shipment to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Picked and packed orders using pick sheets and RF scan guns for accuracy.
- Processed orders by pulling materials, packing boxes, and organizing deliveries to ensure timely dispatch.
- Assembled and packed orders to meet customer specifications.
- Label packages clearly to facilitate proper handling during transportation.
- Verified accuracy of items picked against packing list.
- Inspected finished product packaging for quality assurance before sending out orders.
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packing processes, enhancing workflow and minimizing delays.
- Extended work hours and shifts to efficiently handle high volume during peak periods.
- Follow safety protocols to minimize risks in the warehouse environment.
- Utilized proper techniques for lifting, packing and handling heavy objects.
- Generated accurate shipping labels with all necessary details using the warehouse management system.
- Reported any damages or discrepancies observed during operations to supervisor.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on warehouse procedures and standards to ensure consistent performance and adherence to protocols.
Education
GED -
ECC
Elgin, IL04-2019
Skills
- Document management
- Order processing
- Cash handling
- Workflow management
- Quality control
- Software operation
- Customer assistance
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Training facilitation
- Work prioritization
- Positive attitude
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clerical Associate
USPS, United States Postal Service
09.2025 - Current
Associate
Meridian Printing
04.2024 - 08.2024
Warehouse Packer
American Control Electronics
06.2019 - 03.2024
GED -
ECC