Martha Franzen
@marthafranzen
Customer-focused receptionist and administrative assistant with detailed recordkeeping and strong communication skills.
What I'm looking for
Motivated professional with 10+ years of experience in excelling within both individual and team-oriented roles by leveraging excellent multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills. Well-versed in providing extensive administrative support to senior management teams along with streamlining operations and facilitating organizational success. Capable of performing comprehensive administrative tasks, such as data entry, typing, document/report generation, records maintenance, schedule management, correspondence, and others; well-versed to contribute towards overall office efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources Specialist
Shawnee County Kansas
Apr 2026 - Present (2 months)
Accept and proccess Worker's Compensation claims, verify I-9 documentation, process all new hire documentation county wide, do all mailing incoming and outgoing, clear out inter-departmental backlog.
Lash Stylist
Amazing Lash Studio
Aug 2025 - Mar 2026 (7 months)
Maintained a clean, organized work area and ensured all tools and equipment were properly sanitized for each client. Followed strict safety protocols when working near clients’ delicate eye areas.
Completed an average of 10 deliveries per day with a 100% on-time rate. Resolved delivery issues and ensured safe handling and transportation of perishable items despite road closures or traffic delays.
Receptionist / Admin Assistant
American Home Life Insurance
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (5 months)
Fielded 100+ calls per day, directing clients and agents to the correct departments and providing customer support. Supported front-desk operations by preparing mail and documents, helping manage office supply inventory, and organizing confidential client information via physical and digital data entry.
Bakery Clerk
Cookies by Gayla
Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 (2 months)
Followed proper safe food handling guidelines and maintained a clean, safe bakery and retail environment. Prepared for smooth customer-facing operations by maintaining hygiene standards throughout the shift.
Food Retail Specialist
Cookies by Gayla
Apr 2011 - Sep 2018 (7 years 5 months)
Followed proper safe food handling guidelines and maintained a clean, safe bakery and retail environment. Prepared for smooth customer-facing operations by maintaining hygiene standards throughout the shift.
Sales Associate
Joann Fabrics & Crafts
Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)
Greeted customers and generated sales by delivering strong customer service and support. Tracked products and analyzed trends to identify best-sellers and recommend suitable products, while collaborating on POS transactions, stocking, unloading, packaging, and inventory management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Washburn Institute of Technology
Cosmetology License, Cosmetology
2021 - 2022
Completed cosmetology education to acquire a cosmetology license and gained hands-on experience on the salon floor, including training across a range of beauty services.
Washburn Rural High School
High School Diploma, General Education
2011 - 2015
Completed high school education and earned a high school diploma.
Bellus Academy
Cosmetology License, Cosmetology
2021 -
Began cosmetology education toward earning a cosmetology license and completed substantial salon-floor training while providing beauty services.
Allen Community College
Associate of Arts, American History
2015 - 2018
Earned an Associate of Arts degree in American history.
Kansas City Art Institute
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts
2020 -
Began a Bachelor’s degree of Fine Arts with a focus in illustration.
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