LESLIE KIRK BAKER
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A dynamic, determined and creative professional seeking to utilize my strong leadership and administrative skills as well as my keen ability to strategically and passionately inspire change and innovation.
EXPERIENCE
OFFICE MANAGER, Southern Floor Worx, Alpharetta, Georgia (September, 2014-Present)
Responsibilities
Develop proposals and quotes for major builders throughout the Atlanta area, with proactive follow through to closing
Manage AP/AR for $1 million+ wholesale flooring business
Receive all incoming materials from vendors, assigning to builders in RFMS proprietary software
First contact for builders for problem resolution, installation and warranty
Invoice customers and follow up to negotiate payment
Customer service management, acting as point of contact for homeowners and builders with issues, working to quickly resolve problems to the satisfaction of all parties
Successfully and proactively manage all internal issues, allowing company owners to focus on growing the company
Place material orders according to builder plans, insuring that all materials are on site for installation
Schedule and manage subcontractors to insure prompt arrival for jobs and competent, successful completion of flooring construction in home
PRACTICE MANAGER, N. Singh Consulting @ Atlanta Heart Specialists, Cumming, Georgia (January, 2014-September, 2014)
Responsibilities
Responsible for accurately invoicing research sponsors, successfully bringing in over $12,000 in lost revenue in first quarter
Provide executive level confidential assistance and multifaceted support
Create advanced Excel spreadsheets including creation of charts, graphs and tables for strategic financial planning and budgets
Manage complex domestic and international travelnvestigate and resolve patient complaints, working expeditiously to protect the interests of all involved parties
Conduct research, compile data and prepare presentations
Responsible for research accounting and finances using Quicken and Microsoft Excel
Manage administrative employees and front desk
Develop and coordinate with Atlanta Heart Specialist staff regarding schedules, patient flow and practice enhancements
Develop, execute and distribute patient newsletter using mass email program
FRONT DESK MANAGER, Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia (January, 2013-January, 2014)
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of front and back office administration, including supervision and motivation of staff
Act as collections manager, contacting patients and negotiating payment plans
Train new employees, ensuring they are set up for success
Assist practice administrator in creation and implementation of marketing strategies and events
Responsible for financials and running reports, actively communicating with physicians and office CPA
Enter bookkeeping information accurately into QuickBooks, preparing all daily financials for CPA and making deposits
Aid in selling procedures and surgeries with affirmative follow through
FRONT DESK COORDINATOR, Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia (January, 2013-January, 2014)
Responsibilities
Warmly and efficiently greet and check patients
Set up patient charts, collecting paperwork and insurance information
Manage Brilliant Distinctions program in its entirety, creating ease for patients
Confirm all appointments for upcoming day
Schedule appointments for six providers according to individual preferences and patient needs
Charge patients out, collecting all money owed and making follow up appointments as needed
Responsible for accurately closing out and reconciling daily batch reports and preparing deposits
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to VP, Cox Broadcasting, Atlanta, Georgia (February, 1997-November, 2001)
Responsibilities
Act as liaison between customers and management solving problems and issues as they arise
Provide multifaceted support to Vice President of Sales
Successfully plan, organize and coordinate large scale events
Proactively maintain executives’ calendars, both professional and personal
Create and maintain all correspondence
Seamlessly keep departments functioning and running successfully
Work collaboratively with executives and administrators with complexities of business and personal operations
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/SALES ORDER ADMINISTRATOR, Informix Software, Atlanta, Georgia (January, 1993-February, 1997)
Responsibilities
Design and run customer database reports for Regional Vice President and Sales Management
Track sales through Excel, enabling management to see trends and make appropriate adjustments
Aid in development and creation of requests for pricing and information
Calculate and research commission reports
Act as pre and post sale customer contact for problem resolution, developing strategies to satisfy all parties
Design, plan and implement sales policies for national sales force
SKILLS AND AWARDS:
Promoted to management within 2 months of employment with Premier Image
“Outstanding Sales Assistance” award at Informix 4 years running
Proficient in EMRs Nextech and EClinicalWorks
Through understanding of Microsoft Office suite and basic office equipment
Working knowledge of QuickBooks
Understanding of Constant Contact mass email software
EDUCATION: BA Sociology, Georgia State University Graduated Cum Laude
REFERENCES: Available upon request
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Team Manager, Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (10 years)
Room Mother, Sharon Elementary (5 years)
PTA, Sharon Elementary School, Riverwatch Middle School (8 years)
Booster Club, Lambert High School (2 years)
Kappa Delta Alumni Association (15 years)
Laurel Springs Homeowners’ Association (8 years)