Susan Graham
*** ********* **** 904-***-**** Neptune Beach, Florida 32266 *********@***.***
Director of Administration
*A hard working, energetic, self-motivated, loyal employee who gives her all to the professionalism and demands of her position. Some of my strengths include:
*Organization. Implemented Human Resource Department with 18 local employees and increased to 148 employees in four counties.
*Detail oriented. Assisted District Manager in creation or application of policy manuals, drug policies and other documentation needed for transition from franchise to company owned facility.
*Multi-Tasking. While in the process of completing a task can be interrupted with several other task and continue all to their completion. I work extremely well under pressure.
*Liaison. Maintained loyalty to management and treated employees with fairness and objectivity.
* Time Management
Professional Experience
Brumell Group October 2008 to Present
Jacksonville, Florida
Director of Administration
*Manage the day to day operations of the office, both internally and externally.
*Responsible for payroll, timesheets, benefits, job postings, screenings and hiring of office and field personnel.
*Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable,
*Assist in the development of office policies, procedures and handbooks.
*Supervision of Office and Field Personnel.
*In-take and processing new assignments from clients. Specializing in Worker’s Compensation and General Liability Claims.
*Developing strategies with clients to optimize the greatest possible outcome for surveillance of claimants/subjects and implementing those strategies with investigators in the field.
*Manage field investigators, including but not limited to, hours worked, procedures, paperwork and all other pertinent information.
Fruit Cove Baptist Church August 2003 to August 2012
Jacksonville, Florida
Kitchen Manager
*Increased kitchen productivity to support Wednesday night supper attendance of 200 people.
*Directly responsible for preparation of suppers and coordination of 10 staff volunteers.
*Plan menu selections, order all food and supplies, and control the in stock inventory.
*Responsible for developing the Church kitchen budget, and keeping operational expenses within budget.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Northeast Florida June 2003 to December 2008
Jacksonville, Florida
Marketing, AP and AR
*Developed marketing materials for distribution to 14 counties in northeast Florida and contacted prospective clients.
*Managed all aspects of accounting including preparing checks, creating invoices, making deposits and maintaining Quick Books.
*Provided administrative assistance services such as setting service appointments, creating proposal letters and estimates, and answering phones.
The Trane Company June 1988 to June 1999
Jacksonville, Florida
Human Resource Manager
*Created and managed the Human Resource department that increased from 18 local employees to 148 employees in 4 counties in the State of Florida.
*Implementation and development of drug policies, (i.e., pre-employment and spontaneous drug testing), employee handbooks, performance reviews and any and all documentation needed to successfully maintain a corporate Human Resource Department.
*Audited, maintained and posted EEOC and Worker’s Compensation reports.
*Organized and managed yearly benefits renewals, raise schedules and draw schedules.
*Scheduled and conducted pre-employment screenings, new employee hires, performance evaluations and maintained the integrity of employee files with confidentiality.
*Liaison and conflict management between Division Managers and employees.
Franson, Dearing, Aldridge and Sands, PA August 1976 to May 1988
Jacksonville, FL
*Legal Secretary for Real Estate Attorney
*Processed, closed and disbursed FHA, VA, Conventional, Assumption, Development and Construction Loans.
Education
Florida Junior College at Jacksonville
Edward H. White Senior High School
Associations - Certifications - Awards - Skills
Past President Florida Legal Assistants of Jacksonville
Member of the Jacksonville Claims Association
Past President of Julington Creek Athletic Association – Girls Softball
Former Board of Directors - Julington Creek Athletic Association.
Certified Girl Scout Leader
PTA
26.4 Run with Donna Volunteer
American Cancer Society Fund RaisingVolunteer