Martha J Helms

2757 Glenbriar Drive, NE

Atlanta, GA 30345
mhb5899a@westpost.net
404-661-5881

Experienced professional who consistently meets or exceeds deadlines,

builds strong interpersonal relationships, demonstrates a strong, positive work
ethic, and works well under pressure; demonstrates initiative, takes pride in
her work and eagerly takes on new responsibilities with a positive attitude.

Graphic Packaging International - Stone Mountain, GA

Formally known as Altivity Packaging, LLC / Smurfit Stone Container Corporation
/ Jefferson Smurfit Corporation / Container Corporation of America
1983 - Present
Customer Service Rep III:
* Responsible as a liaison between the sales force and production areas.
* Coordinated with customers regarding new items with timelines for ink approval
s, graphic approval and on press approval dates.
* Work with customers to arrange orders with both of us in mind - to save them m
oney and allow a smooth run through our processes..
* Manage various accounts, Sara Lee Bakery, Kellogg's, ConAgra, Imperial Sugar,
White Wave. etc.
* Key day-to-day contact between the customer and Sales Representative.
* Manage VMI for two national accounts currently. Monitor inventory and freight
cost; negotiate adjustments - moving ready dates as necessary.
* Estimate orders, ship orders and follow-up on aged inventory & invoices.
* Strong communication skills with customers through e-mail fax and phone.
* Experienced in MS Word and Excel, and company owned programs.
* Provide comprehensive feedback concerning problems and delivery dates.
* Currently an ISO Auditor - Live by the 5S Management System.
* Currently learning SAP our new operating system.
1982 - 1983
Purchasing Agent
* Purchased for the entire facility - office supplies, manufacturing purchases,
and outside vendor services.
* Managed insurance policies for vendors coming into the plant along with updati
ng yearly contracts.
Martha J. Helms
mhb5899a@westpost.net
404-810-1644

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1981 - 1982
Secretary to the General Manager
* Type at 50 wpm. Read, interpreted, edited all correspondence sent from General
Manager.
* Along with daily correspondence for the GM also helped out the Mechanical Pack
aging Manager.
* Scheduled conference room meetings - ordered food for meetings.
* Helped manage the distribution of Braves and Falcon tickets.
1980 - 1981
Secretary - Plant Manager
* Managed correspondence for the Plant Manager and several Plant Supervisors.
* Helped plan Quarterly Reviews.
* Maintained vacation schedules for 6 plant Department Managers and their superv
isors.
* Sent telex messages.
* Assisted with the Football Pool during Football Season. Made sure everyone ha
d the picks and helped announce the winners on several Monday mornings.

1979 - 1980
Personnel Clerk
* Reviewed and set-up appointments for interviews.
* Assisted plant employees with insurance issues.
* Maintained and organized all employee personnel records.
* Aided in the hiring of 60 part time summer workers.

Education
Associates Degree - Fashion Merchandising