Carla Y. Alexander
Glen Allen, VA *****
804-***-**** (Cell)
adxjn3@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Self-directed, resourceful and passionate administrative professional seeking a career-position in the Human Resource field where I can bring my strong organizational and communication skills in order to provide successful support to the organization.
SKILLS
Excellent Business Administrative and Customer Service skills
Strong Data Entry and Processing skills
Well organized, detail-oriented, and work well with minimal to no supervision
Demonstrated dependability and accountability while efficient in multi-tasking
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
EDUCATION
7/2017 – 12/2019 Southern New Hampshire University- Online
Human Resource Management
1/2013 – 5/2014 University of Phoenix- Online
Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management
6/1988 - 5/1992 Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA
Coursework in Computer Science
9/1984 – 6/1988 John F. Kennedy High School Richmond, VA
Advanced Diploma achieved
EXPERIENCE
12/2019 – Present Dept. of Education-Office of Child Care Health & Safety/Licensing
Administrative Assistant Richmond, VA (Formerly Dept. of Social Services)
Review application processing fees received to determine appropriate amount
Enter compiled data from applications, incoming mail and other resources into several company databases and spreadsheets
Process incoming payments, prepare and deposit funds, as well as balance fee log and deposit registry
Prepare all license notifications related to fees, annual documentations and expirations
Provide program-specific information as requested by the general public, providers, etc.
Accompany & support licensing staff on facility visits, as needed, to observe and increase knowledge of program processes
Document violation notices reviewed by Licensing Administrator on DOLP spreadsheet
Assist with registration and issuance of certificates and documentation related to orientation training, or other activities
Prepare Google Invites for Phase II and Subsidy virtual trainings
Prepare licenses for issuance, per Licensing Administrator’s request
Receive and process complaints and escalate to the appropriate party for case assignment
Adhere to the division’s confidentiality policies, in the preparation, storage and transmittal of all Licensing files and documents
Review and become familiar with any program-specific policies and procedures and updates, as they occur
Follows record retention policies for the department
Notify Licensing Administrator and Home Office or and FOIA requests, and researches and provides appropriate FOIA responses, as assigned, per DOLP FOIA process
Respond to phone calls, emails and walk-in visitors and receive, process and distribute incoming correspondence
Prepare reports, such as but not limited to the Batch Notification Report, Expiring License Report, etc., monthly
Process approved travel vouchers
Collaborates with License Administrator and/or Home Office and perform HR related processes to include scheduling of employment interviews, and correspondence with candidates
Maintains office inventory and process ordering of supplies, services and equipment per agency protocol
Manages and assign office fleet vehicles
Utilize small purchase credit card, as approved, for supplies and equipment orders, fleet vehicle gas and maintenance
Works with licensing staff to assist with training classes and complete special projects and assignments, as requested
Collaborates with the Licensing Administrator to update and maintain the Office Practices Manual
Track, record and file all regional licensing expenditures and process payments accordingly
Attends office meetings and training, as required
2/2021 – 1/2023 Arise Platform Customer Service Agent (Remote - Evenings)
Contracted customer service calls for Home Depot incoming call center
Problem solving delivery and shipping issues
Enter customer and account data into secure databases
Placed orders, processed payments and provided technical support to customers that were unable to process orders on their own
Rescheduled delivery dates for the convenience of the customer
Provide refunds, price markdowns and gift card reissues to customers
11/2018 – 5/2022 Parham Doctors Hospital PBX/Switchboard Operator Richmond, VA
Weekends only, but help on days during the week on occasions
Answer incoming phone call from outside the hospital as well as in-house calls
Transfer in-house departmental call from staff
Overhead page urgent hospital codes for immediate response
Electronically record all codes received for documentation
Cross-trained for Admissions/Registration
12/2013 – 12/2019 Dept. of Social Services/DCSE Administrative Assistant Richmond, VA
Receive incoming client services calls from custodial and non-custodial parents, Banks, Out of State Agencies
and Insurance companies and route each call to the appropriate Enforcement or Establishment
case worker
Compile information and notate the system of all incoming documents brought in by the clients and forward each to the appropriate case worker
Pre-screen all incoming Child Support application from clients to ensure all information and
documents are received for the Intake processing
Check in clients (appointments & walk-ins) by verifying their identity-via photo ID, driver's
license, SPIDeR and/or DMV systems
Receive and sign for deliveries, certified mail, court documents
Respond to inquiries concerning case information, as well as general child support questions
Demonstrated skills of taking initiative, planning, organizing and managing multiple priorities
Interpret and adhere to policies and procedures
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the general public and diverse clientele
Exemplify excellent business administrative and customer service skills in an office environment
Review and interpret client case notes, court summons & documents to better help assist clientele
with their questions and/or concerns, before forwarding them on to their assigned case workers
Perform mathematical computations
Well organized, detail oriented and work well with minimal supervision
Demonstrate excellent computer skills
Help in assisting other duties through-out the Operations Unit; such as mail processing, file room and closed case file project
3/2013 – 8/2013 Department of Social Services/DCSE Contractor Richmond, VA
Per Agency policy and procedure, accessed SPIDeR and APECS to determine case status and updated client information
Input information into databases for the Establishment and Operations departments with private clientele information regarding current and/or closed cases
Updated cases in APECS to reflect zero balances for clients who have satisfied court orders
Assisted Supervisor in the training of new volunteers of the View program
Filed various documents, such as liens and payment documents, court orders, ASO’s, Income withholding, certified mail, out of office documents, faxed documents and transmittals, etc
Pulled all closed case files from file room, while listing cases on a database to package up
Create barcodes for packaged closed case files that are eligible for storage at The Library of Virginia
01/2012-Present Digi-Visits Non-Profit Organization HR Volunteer & Youth Advisor
Develop & maintain database of active volunteers, as well as clients/families of incarcerated loved ones
Responsible for receiving and maintaining new client files for obtaining information and needed resources to helping families cope with loss of a loved one due to incarceration
Coordinate fundraising events
Coordinate youth meetings and activities
Assist children of all ages with Advisory sessions for needs, companionship & growth
Develop resources through-out the community that may help in assisting families by way of social needs, education preparedness, food pantry, medical assistance, living assistance, financial assistance and etc.
6/2005 – 4/2012 W. R. Berkley Corporation Underwriting Assistant Richmond, VA
Promoted from Financial Coordinator to Underwriting Assistant
Performed administrative and clerical duties for assigned Underwriters
Managed large policy accounts (Key accounts $150,000 & up) over 100 accounts/month
Input clients company data into various systems for processing of new business and renewal apps
Provided policy quotes to Agents, clients and prospective clientele
Ensured compliance with Underwriters, Insurance Agents and clientele to develop pertinent information needed to process commercial insurance policies
Conducted investigative researches via Google search to retrieve background info on Insured's businesses and properties for underwriting purposes
Responsible for receiving, recording and processing all incoming transmittal and postal mail documents in Microsoft Word & Excel and various electronic filing systems
Provided a quality customer service experience for Underwriters, Claims Adjusters, Billing Specialists as well as external customers such as the Insurance Agents, and policy holders
Assisted in the training of the company’s Underwriting Services system, Policy Star
Input data into various systems from daily new business and renewal accounts
Provided quotes for all new businesses and renewal adjustments
Assisted in as needed projects upon demand such as NOCs and Non-renewals, Conducting MVR training-as well as ordering Motor Vehicle Records and Loss Runs, assisting in policy renewal updates and assigning account numbers to new business policies
3/2001 – 6/2005 W. R. Berkley Corporation Finance Coordinator Richmond, VA
Responsible for collections of delinquent Insured accounts
Managed and monitored account files and statements including audits, cancellations, collections, rescinded items and final notice in keeping our clients in compliance with regulations
Responsible for receiving posting and balancing cash receipts into Citrix system and other database filing systems
Communicated daily and worked efficiently with diverse and at times hostile clients to resolve finance or policy issues
Responded Underwriters, Agents, Insureds, and prospective clientele inquiries and/or concerns in either written or oral form
Also performed special “as needed” projects as instructed by supervisor or management