Administrative/Office Manager
Qualifications Profile
Innovative, dynamic, and performance-focused professional with broad-based experience in office administration, organizational leadership, and customer service within diverse industries. Demonstrate adeptness in developing strategic initiatives to streamline work processes to ensure organizational and business growth. Possess strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills. Display knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Areas of Expertise
Business Improvement ~ Operational Management ~ Product Development ~ Site Management
Staff and Resource Administration ~ Process Optimization
Professional Experience
Double O Cattle Farm Carthage, TN
Owner/Manager 2004–Present
Generate comprehensive spreadsheets and herd management files, as well as manage the purchasing of equipment for farm safety
Provide expert oversight to the identification of new growth opportunities through various educational programs
Update cow and calf herd records within registered cattle registration
Proficiently operated herd by utilizing and implementing programs
Generated sales increase through various markets and trends research, thus boosting profitability
Velocity Express Fogelsville, PA
Administrative Coordinator 2001–2003
Rendered assistance to secretarial and administrative tasks in support to operations managers and drivers
Actively communicated with customer to maintain customer satisfaction and retention
Took charge of processing all accounts receivable and data entry for invoice accuracy
Oversaw incoming calls and correspondence for all daily operations
Pitt-Ohio Express Trucking Co Center Valley, PA
Administrative Operations/Shipping Assistant 1996–2001
Handled the preparation of manifests for drivers, while ensuring adherence of each shipment to hazardous materials (HazMat) standards
Guaranteed that all carriers provided appropriate documentation, and worked closely with the dock supervisor in addressing inquiries and discrepancies
Provided assistance with customer pickups and daily shipping needs to significantly boost profitability
Functioned as liaison between the front office and operation dock manager
Rendered assistance with proper coding of hazardous material bills of ladings to ensure smooth overnight delivery
Comfort Suites of Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA
Office Manager
Steered efforts in managing and identifying monthly operational budget
Provided complete and accurate payroll and human resource files
Carried out training and supervision of front desk clerks and night auditors
Efficiently managed and updated reservation database for the incoming and upcoming guest visits
Identified and analyzed guest complaints to guarantee improvement in customer retention
Provided supervision to daily operation of 125-room hotel; as well as administered front office staff of 10
Contributed in preparing weekly employee schedule, daily operation reports, and monthly budget, as well as participated in weekly staff meetings
Hilton of Allentown Allentown, PA
Reservation Manager/Front Office Assistant Manager/Corporate Account Executive
Efficiently assisted the director of sales in handling contract rates and future sales
Took part in maintaining the operating budget and coordinating biweekly payroll
Collaborated with travel agent with special needs on rooms and rates
Assumed full accountability in maintaining reservation database, answering all inquiries, and maximizing room revenue
Audited and monitored daily revenue for three separate divisions within the facility, such as rooms, banquet, and bar and restaurant
Established a policy and training manual, while facilitating training to new employees
Supervised the front office operations of 225 hotel guest rooms with 8 banquet rooms, which included forecasting, budget administration, daily report drafting, front office clerk scheduling, and biweekly payroll creation
Developed and implemented a new tier program for sales and revenue growth
Other Experience
University of Tennessee/Smith County Extension Office Carthage, TN
Program Assistant 2006–2008
Education
Associate of Arts in Business Administration Allentown Business School Allentown, PA