KAREN MEYERS
Seminole, FL 33772
Cell: 727-***-****
Professional Summary
Dedicated and driven office management professional with experience handling a wide range of administrative, technical and executive-support task
Excel at resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions, systems and process improvements that increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
A proven leader with a strong sales background who works well independently or as part of a team to accomplish a goal.
Key Skills
Office Management
Teambuilding & Supervision
Staff Development & Training
Motivated Self-Starter
Written and Verbal Communication
Time and Workload Management
Account Management
Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
Records Management
Meeting & Event Planning
Inventory Management
Expense Reduction
Data Management & Analysis Laserfiche Clearwell
Experience
Jamison Professional Service April 2020 – Present
Assignment: National Marine Fisheries Service
St. Petersburg, FL
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Program Assistant Provide a high level of professional services and support to accomplish the program office goals and responsibilities by performing clerical and administrative processing of inquiries and records management requests
Responsible for implementing, managing, and responding to requests for information consistent with the guidelines, agency policy requirements and all other applicable laws.
Administrative processing and records management of requests regarding the Department of Commerce, NOAA Fisheries, and Protected Resources.
Providing basic information to the public on dolphins, whales, turtles and their conservation.
Prepare and organize training materials for in-house training purposes.
Assist with processing administrative records required for litigation.
Utilize automated record review and redaction application to create cases, add case users, upload records, batch records, quality checks records, prepare and export records, and organize record indices.
State of Florida March 2019 – November 2019
Department of Children and Families
Largo, FL
Economic Self Sufficiency Specialist I
Reviewing applications for public assistance and determining eligibility for said programs including Food Stamps, Medicaid and Temporary Cash Assistance.
Figures entry of applications.
Verifying confidential applicant information via various state and Federal websites
Billing of collections accounts
Checking credit
Processing Insurance claims
Investigating fraudulent claims.
Body Togs, LLC (Formerly known as Hexaslim, Inc.) February 2016 – November 2018 Assistant Largo, FL
Office Manager
Lead assistant to the president of the company providing valuable input into new product launch. Helped guarantee that a quality product was delivered on time to customers and assisted with marketing the products at trade shows.
Creative input for website design, ad copy and literature
Prepared monthly activity / financial reports utilizing QuickBooks
Managed a team of marketing representatives and supervised warehouse staff
Knowledgeable in all phases of US and International shipping logistics
Trade show representation. Lead generation and follow up.
Worked closely with manufacturers and vendors to ensure product quality and timely delivery
Worked with clients and prepared orders and processed returns Lanai Kitchens, LLC May 2015 – February 2016
Largo, FL
Administrative Assistance / Office Manager
Primary office contact utilizing my organizational skills and sales background to help quadruple sales in less than 4 months.
Created on-line presence on multiple social media platforms
Created daily posts to build and engage on-line audience
Helped schedule jobs and ordered components for each project
Scheduled staff and kept supervisor organized
Sea Oats Condo Association November 2013 – May 2015 Redington Shores, FL
Front Desk Associate
Main guest contact at the Condo Association interacting with guests and handling all reservation and transactions to guarantee exceptional service.
Responded to inquiries regarding vacation rentals via phone, email and in person
Created and edited reservations
Processed credit card and cash transactions
Balanced cash drawer at the close of each day
Resolved guest complaints
Hexaslim, Inc. April 2005 – June 2013
Largo, FL
Medical Office Manager/Sales Manager
Lead assistant to the president of the company providing valuable input into new product launch and ensured that a quality product was delivered on time to customers.
Creative input for website design, ad copy and literature
Prepared monthly activity / financial reports
Supervised warehouse staff
Knowledgeable in all phases of US and International shipping logistics
Trade show representation. Lead generation and follow up.
Worked closely with manufacturers and vendors to ensure product quality and timely delivery
Helped ship and pack orders and processed returns Education
Coursework in Business Administration, SPC.
Windsor High School, Windsor, CT – Academic Diploma