Gerald Charles Zafke Jr.
Cell Phone:612-559-2718  Home Phone:651-290-9892                       Email: zafkegerald@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•	Over 7 years experience in the direct mailing business.
•	Able to get along and motivate others.
•	Attentive and highly focused on the details. Never had one accident.
•	Good dexterity, troubleshooting machines and good with numbers.
•	Excellent team player.
•	Able to meet deadlines. 
SUMMARY OF RELATED SKILLS
•	Direct Mail Specialist with over 7 years experience.  
•	I will bring efficiency, experience and a great blend of skills to your company. 
•	Beginning to intermediate computer skills.
MANAGEMENT
•	Promoted to Assistant Supervisor after two years at Metro Zip Sort Corporation.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
FLS Connect *Mail Inserter Operator*2012-Present
•	Political mail processor
•	Ran mail Inserter machine
•	Sorted, and trayed direct mail
•	Hand inserted when necessary. 

Lavalle’s Lawn Service* General Labor*2000-2008 
•	Conducted spring and fall clean-up according to client contracts.
•	Mowed lawns, laid sod and other landscaping projects. Shoveled snow in the winter. 

                                                                                                                                                                                   Metro Zip Sort Corporation*Direct Mail Processor*1995-1999
•	Ran inkjet barcode machine to ensure customer received cheapest bulk mail rate.
•	 Sorted, bagged and trayed direct mail, labeled mail by hand when necessary.  
•	After 2 years received promotion to Assistant Supervisor on barcode machine and directed day-to-day processing of mail while supervising ten to fifteen people. 
Rob Lord and Associates*Direct Mail Processor*1992-1994	
•	Ran different machines: Inserter, postage meter, Cheshire and Kirk Rudy labeling machines and tabbing machine. 
•	Sorted, bagged and trayed direct mail, labeled mail by hand when necessary.  
Union Mailing*Direct Mail Processor*1987-1992
•	Ran different machines: Inserter, postage meter, Cheshire and Kirk Rudy labeling machines and tabbing machine. 
Brown Derby Lounge*Busboy/Dishwasher/Cook*1983-1987
•	Greeted customers upon arrival and served water, crackers and rolls.
•	 Ensured dining area was clean, and tables reset; assisted wait staff with other duties.
•	 Assisted with other duties: general cleaning, dishwashing, and serving at banquet dinners.
•	 Maintained and restocked salad bar, bar and coolers.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Hubb’s Center for Lifelong Learning/G.E.D. Certificate
LifeNet/Computer Brush-up Course/Certificate
WorkNet/Career Development Course/Certificate