Steve Petranek
@stevepetranek
Experienced operations and customer-service leader with dispatching and bookkeeping expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations-focused professional with 17 years of management and customer-service experience, two years of dispatching work, and ongoing freelance bookkeeping. I have supported special accounts for major clients, led front-end and store management teams, and handled claims and remediation projects to resolve customer issues.
I bring practical skills in dispatching, fleet planning, data entry, and bookkeeping, plus experience training new employees and improving operational metrics. I am detail-oriented, results-driven, and adept at cross-functional coordination to reduce inventory, improve service, and prepare clients for audits.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Claims Associate
State Farm
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Handle incoming customer calls and manage aged salvage to reduce vehicle inventory; executing a remediation project reimbursing customers for registration and emissions fees and applying state-specific disposal guidelines.
Freelance Bookkeeper
Freelance
Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Provide bookkeeping and data entry services for clients preparing for audits, ensuring accurate financial records and reconciliation.
Front End Manager
Farm and Fleet
Apr 2023 - Nov 2023 (7 months)
Managed front-end operations including customer service, scheduling, and bookkeeping to maintain daily store functions and support staff performance.
Dispatcher
McCoy Services
Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 (5 months)
Dispatched tow drivers and coordinated AAA motor club requests, created work orders for cash calls, tracked fees in spreadsheets, and handled customer calls.
Planned and allocated vehicle classes for reservations, coordinated cleaning and service crews to ensure fleet readiness and safety for rentals.
Delivery Driver / Assistant Manager
Nise Delivery
Oct 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Performed delivery routes with top metrics for driving and customer feedback; trained and coached drivers, managed dispatch duties and monitored performance via GPS.
Provided building entrance security and conducted mobile patrols of employee parking areas to ensure facility safety and incident reporting.
Emissions Tester
Applus Technologies
Apr 2017 - Apr 2019 (2 years)
Tested vehicle emissions and sold license plate renewal stickers while ensuring compliance with testing procedures and customer service standards.
Sales Support Specialist
Edward Don & Co.
Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 (2 years)
Supported restaurant supplies sales operations, conducted new employee training, and assisted with order processing to maintain client service levels.
Customer Service Representative
FTD.com
Nov 2010 - Apr 2015 (4 years 5 months)
Handled customer orders and support, trained new employees, and maintained high service standards across order fulfillment processes.
Store Manager / Pharmacy Tech
Walgreens
Dec 1997 - Nov 2010 (12 years 11 months)
Managed store operations and inventory, served as pharmacy technician, and led new employee training to improve store performance and compliance.
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