RAVEN PITCHFORD
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to exploit my skills as well as contribute to the organizations goals and which would provide opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
EDUCATION
Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS
Master of Business Administration, GPA: 3.50, December 2018
Concentration in Finance
Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS
Bachelor of Art in General Studies, GPA: 3.29 (Cum Laude), May 2016
Concentration in Reading and Psychology
S.V. Marshall High School, Lexington, MS
High School Diploma, May 2012
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Recipient 2012
Alcorn State University Scholarship Recipient 2012
Miss S.V. Marshall High 2011-2012
Miss Junior 2010-2011
CORE COMPETENCIES
Client Relations
Microsoft Office Suite Advanced
Filing/Organization
Reconciliation
Clerical Support
AS 400/Database Management System
Records Management
Time Management
Departmental Budgets
Unit Financial System
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jackson State University – Sodexo Jackson, MS
Administrative Assistant January 2018 – April 30, 2021
Timely follow-up of priority orders and delivery appointments.
Knowledge of all general office skills. Microsoft (word, excel, publisher, Google docs, such as Microsoft (word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint, publisher) Google docs, filing, requisitions, travel request forms, and handling routine correspondences.
Multi-task with extraordinary detailing and organizational skills.
Provide clerical support and administrative assistance to General Manager and event staff as deemed necessary.
Aid in preparing, monitoring, and maintaining the departmental budget.
Process payments for invoices from departmental-related expenses.
Process, file, and maintain all paperwork related to departmental personnel.
Record and maintain attendance and time for all departmental staff members and maintain staff members schedule and appointments on department calendar.
Manage departmental inventory (office supplies/equipment) within Unit Financial System.
Draft memos, meeting minutes, and correspondences as needed.
Oversee all incoming and outgoing departmental mailing.
Make travel arrangements for all staff members when directed.
Assist in the billing and collection of payments for all events held on the main campus and external.
Submit and monitor all work order requests.
Assist in preparing reports and presentation by editing, copying, and distributing as necessary.
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS
Administrative Assistant/Transcript Processor August 2016 -December 2018
Access student accounts through Banner data management system to answer general questions as well as those related to individual specific accounts.
Performs general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, distribute mail, schedule meetings, update calendar, copy machine, fax machine, Microsoft words, data entry, excel, spreadsheet creation, outlook, requisitions, travel request forms, and handling routine correspondences.
Prepare departmental budget
Ensure original documentation is complete with authorizing signatures and appropriate supporting back-up material
Keep office documents filed properly and up to date
Keep supplies ordered and updated
Report transcript requests fees to the Office of Business and Finance
Locate students’ files using AS400
Ensure original documentation is complete with authorizing signatures and appropriate supporting back-up material
Prepare travel request and expense vouchers for faculty
Book airfare and hotels for faculty as well as guest speakers
Maintain purchase order log with frequent review for timely completion of use of the document/ voiding of unused purchase orders
Keep office documents filed properly and up to date
Keep supplies ordered and updated
Answers incoming calls, records and delivers messages
Provided information to other divisions and the public, applying significant knowledge of departmental rules
Complies with federal, state, and university policies, procedures, and regulations.
Alcorn State University (20 hours weekly) Lorman, MS
Health and Recreation Department: Office Assistant August 2012 – May 2016
•Assist the Chairperson with grading exams
•Type necessary exams and reports for departmental faculty (Microsoft Word: Excel, and PowerPoint)
•File important documents in designated areas
•Answer incoming calls
•Copied and faxed reports
•Meet and greet visitors, students, and faculty
•Deliver important documents to personnel on university campus and mailroom
Bryant Clark, PLLC, (40 hours weekly) Lexington, MS
Intern May 2015 - August 2015
Proofread legal documents when assigned
Prepared legal memoranda, correspondence, and other applicable documents
Scheduled appointments, meeting, and depositions for the attorney
Worked directly with professionals
Read and electronically profiled e-mails related to legal cases
Reviewed, sorted, and distributed incoming mail, faxes, and messages in a timely manner
Mississippi State Capital (35 hours) Jackson, MS
Page April 2012
•Delivered materials and messages in the Capitol Complex
•Worked in the House Chambers while General Assembly was in session.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS
Mentor Academic Success Coach October 2018 - Present
Serve as a resource for other students who are interested in developing skills that will benefit their academic, professional, and/or personal success
Meet with students individually with weekly scheduled appointments and be responsible for walk-in conversations
Work collaboratively with other departments and services across the University to understand processes, systems, and services and to resolve students’ issues
Provide students with career services
Reenroll students by focusing on outreach and retention efforts
MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS
Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
The National Society for Black Engineers, Inc. (NSBE)
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
Student National Education Association (SNEA)
Director of Recruitment 2014-2015
Student National Education Association (SNEA)
Vice President 2015-2016
REFERENCES AVALIABLE UPON REQUEST