KEELY TARBER, MBA
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Energetic and highly accomplished Executive Administrative Assistant with Sales Background. Demonstrates polished communication skills and interpersonal abilities, experience with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM and ERP programs. Ability to work with high levels of executive management, confidential information and a variety of software packages. Able to adapt to changing environments. Experience in many industries including manufacturing, education, pharmaceuticals and banking.
Consistently ranked in the Top 10% of enrollment achievers, executing 100+ phone calls daily, including setting a campus record for enrolling 32 students in one month alone.
Awarded the Circle of Excellence Award for exceeding annual goals in enrollment, retention, and referrals.
Honored as the Admissions Representative of the Year for consistently exceeding monthly enrollment goals and achieving a retention rate of 85%.
Delivered diversity training to staff of 500.
Closed $2M contract with Fortune 50 communications company
COMPETENCIES
SAP
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Calendar Management
Sales Force
Travel Arrangements
Report Generation
Front Desk Coverage
Meeting Coordination
Test Proctoring
Communications & Presentations
Notary Public
Organization skills
EDUCATION & TRAINING
master of Business Administration (MBA)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Development & Business Management
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY – Yellow Spring, OH
Professional Development:
Dale Carnegie Effective Presentations Skills
Sandler Sales Training
Miller Heiman Sales Training
CAREER EXPERIENCE
OFFICE TEAM/ROBERT HALF
Various Administrative Positions – April 2016 - Present
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK – Cincinnati, OH
Personal Banker, May 2014 – November 2015
Assisted customers with financial options such as account openings, consumer loans, lines of credit, safety deposit boxes. Resolved customer issues, answered questions about Huntington’s products. Provided assistance on teller line frequently, notarized documents, provided business referrals to partners for investments, mortgages and insurance. Provided general financial advice.
ACHIEVE TEST PREP – Cincinnati, OH
Director of Admissions, October 2013 – January 2014
Counseled and enrolled students in nursing programs by prospecting and lead generation. Coached and encouraged students to overcome fears and obstacles. Guided students in financial aid process.
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE – Cincinnati, OH (Technical College offer Associates/Bachelor Degrees)
Senior Recruiter, March 2012 – August 2013
Conducted aggressive outreach to prospective students, interviewed, coached and advised and enrolled students in appropriate degree programs. Conducted on-going follow up to overcome fears and ensure student success through graduation.
FORTIS COLLEGE – Cincinnati, OH (College offering healthcare and technical diplomas & degrees)
Senior Admissions Representative, July 2008 – February 2012
Promoted to Senior Admissions Representative, by executive level managers and the campus president, reflecting outstanding performance and contributions to driving organizational goals.
Set record by enrolling 32 students in 1 month alone.
Developed and recommended the implementation of an Admissions Coordinator position to handle heavy administrative data collection, freeing resources to focus on daily sales calls and ultimately drive revenue.
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – Cincinnati, OH
Educational Consultant, April 2005 – June 2008
Selected to serve as team leader by management and peers to train, evaluate, and mentor performance.
Made recommendations to management to improve recruitment and streamline enrollment process.
AJILON FINANCE – Cincinnati, OH (staffing agency specializing in financial and administrative placements)
Account Manager, 1 year
Managed recruiting process and established relationships with business accounts to drive sales of financial staffing solutions. Worked collaboratively with team to ensure job opportunities and candidates were properly matched.
I.C. SYSTEMS – Cincinnati, OH (leading provider of debt collection solutions to small/medium businesses)
District Sales Manager, 2 years
Increased overall growth of A/R management services selling the highest amount of commercial business, including personally negotiating service contracts with 20 new clients.
Winner of a Sales Contest for securing the highest amount of retainer business.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, Cincinnati, OH (major hardware equipment manufacturer, provider of hardware support)
Sales Support Specialist – 15 years/Administrative Assistant 3 years
Supported sales staff in presenting hardware contract support solutions to Fortune 500 clients which contributed to exceeding sales goals.
Instrumental in retaining Proctor and Gamble Account through consolidation of hardware support contract.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS:
Hyde Park Job Search Focus Group
Matthew 25 Ministries