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CAROL ANN SMITH
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Cross-functional professional with over 20 years of dedicated experience in front desk reception, office administration and clerical duties. Capable of working independently or encouraging team spirit and communication. Highly-disciplined professional who remains calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced office setting. Excellent multi-tasker who is always motivated to make deadlines and provides individualized attention to customers.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Office Administration
Team Training
File Management
Project Management
Reporting
Data Entry
Clerical Duties
Front Desk Reception
Medical Office Programs
Customer Service
Interpersonal Communication
Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
SMITH COUNTY DISTRICTS ATTORNEYS OFFICE AUG 2013 – AUG 2014
RECEPTIONIST
Prioritized work to ensure consistent front desk coverage and complete administrative tasks.
Increased satisfaction by offering individualized attention when answering multi-line phone.
Improved organization by managing and updating files as needed.
Leveraged a wide range of office equipment to complete special projects.
Liaised between clients and attorneys, ensuring clients were directed to the correct office.
Communicated with management to better understand daily goals and ensure all deadlines were met.
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, JAIL DIVISION JUN 1992 – NOV 2012
BOOKING OFFICER
Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to large Sheriff’s Office.
Developed a successful team by facilitating new jailer training and updating requirements.
Maintained a strong working knowledge of local and Texas state regulations.
Verified sensitive information to accurately record arrests and maintain inmate files.
Researched information to answer inquiries and ensure proper form processing.
Secured booking and intake area, taking swift action and maintaining a professional demeanor to avoid issues when releasing inmates.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CHRISTUS TRINITY MOTHER FRANCES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM HOSPITAL NOV 2014 – PRESENT
VOLUNTEER
Offer clerical services to a growing medical clinic, including answering phones, scheduling, and filing.
Collaborate with medical professionals to accurately update patient charts.
Boost patient-doctor relations by providing excellent customer service and building rapport.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Certificate of Completion, Medical Office, Tyler Junior College, Tyler Texas, 2014
Diploma, General Studies, Robert E Lee High School, Tyler Texas
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Certificate of Completion, Medical Office
State of Texas Jailer License, 1992-2012