Glory H. Knaus
Cloverdale, CA., ***** 707-***-****
**********@*****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gloryknaus
PROFILE
Experienced Personal/Executive Assistant with a strong business acumen and 20+ years of executive and personal assistant experience. Adept in multi-tasking, tight timelines and continually changing priorities and schedules, while managing administrative records and databases with discretion and confidentiality, maintaining coordination between departments or modalities, supporting all business operations, with the capability of building relationships that allow for an atmosphere of teamwork and confidence in all situations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Calendaring and management of Executive or Principal’s Schedule
International and Local Travel
Meticulously organized with quick problem-solving abilities
Vendor Research, Coordination and RFP’s
Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
Expertise in streamlining processes for effectiveness and productivity
Problem Analysis and Resolution
Skilled in managing complex projects, tight timelines and continually changing schedules and priorities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Unit Assistant/ED Tech 7/23 – 7/24
Kaiser Permanente Emergency Department, Santa Rosa
Responsible for supporting and coordinating the overall administrative activities of the Emergency Department
Processes accepting information from psych facilities to arrange transport and documentation per compliance
Answers and appropriately routes internal phone calls from outside doctors, ancillary providers and various departments
Provide support for Stroke and STEMI codes
Assists with answering ambulance faster by charting and reporting chief complaint to charge nurse
Coordinate with ED Techs and Nurses to keep the flow going for CT, US and MRI procedures
Property Manager/Office Manager 5/21 - Current
Naschke-Messing Family Properties & Deergnaw Olive Oil, LLC, Healdsburg
Oversees the maintenance and occupancy of 2 commercial properties and olive oil business, which includes multiple tenants, in addition to posting payments, A/P, A/R, correspondence on behalf of the business owner, office organization, local and international travel arrangements, scheduling, emergency preparedness and other executive functions.
Hiring and ongoing management of janitorial and maintenance staff, including disciplinary action as needed
Supervise all maintenance and construction activities for commercial projects
Post Monthly rent payments & maintain past due notices
Analyze contract bids (RFP’s) and submit to owners
Audit tenant accounts to verify billing accuracy
Maintain database of tenants including tracking of payments and service requests
Accounts Receivable and Payables
Inspect grounds and report any maintenance issues to maintenance staff
Advertise any vacancies and show properties as necessary
Coordinates between tenants, staff, vendors, and property owners
Evaluate tenant leases, renewals, and certificates of insurance to ensure compliance
Office Manager/Executive Assistant 2021-2022
LB Business Solutions, Santa Rosa
Collaborated to consolidate operations and create more efficiency, process annual W-2’s, support Executives, post ads and screen for new hires, process new employees (on-boarding), assist with rental property, coordinate with outside vendors and staff.
Organized and restructured systems within the organization
Processed W-2s and 1099’s for clients annually
Recruitment responsibilities, including advertising, screening potential employees and processing new hires
Designed and implemented client contracts, new hire packets and numerous office documents
Filing Statement of Information and Fictitious Business Name on behalf of clients
Personal Assistant, Estate Manager 2016 to 3/21
Teresa King, Petaluma
Supported Principal in keeping estate, rental properties, staff, outside vendors, pets and related management running smoothly, efficiently, and seamless daily.
Coordinated with Principal’s CPA to supply annual tax information for home and rental properties
Research, coordinate scheduling and project management as lead liaison with general contractors, housecleaners, house staff and outside vendors for bids and RFPs from start to completion
Involved in event planning and catering management by collaborating with Principals
Monitor and manage property, animals, and vehicles on the estate and schedule maintenance activities on a regular basis
Create and maintain earthquake kit and emergency kit inventory to ensure on time availability
CNA/HHA, In-Home Caregiver 2014 to 2016
Private Caregiving Services, Novato
Reduced medication errors by creating a medication sheet for doctors. Organized household for maximum efficiency. Identified and resolved complex medical issues by working with other team members.
Performed ADL’s and delivered high quality personal / home care to the family.
Prepared meals, scheduled daily appointments, and performed other household management activities
Managed execution of daily home operations by establishing and organizing systems.
Senior PCA Caregiver 2011 to 2013
At Home Nursing, Santa Rosa
Directed and mentored team members to improve caregiving skills and knowledge as well as providing direct caregiving services.
Completed timecard processing for more than 100 caregivers on a weekly basis
Utilized QuickBooks for A/P, A/R and communicated with clients to identify and resolve billing issues
Provided direct in-home caregiving support providing ADL’s, overnight care, homecare services, per agency requirements
Charting in book per agency and family request
Assistant to Professor of Psychology / IHSS Provider 2009 to 2011
Dr. Wayne Downey, Rohnert Park
Maintained comprehensive records using multiple databases and accounting programs. Generated tests for weekly exams and graded both tests and research papers.
Recorded all grades and attendance rosters, as well as created extensive spreadsheets for grading and attendance purposes
Established workflow processes by creating, organizing, and maintaining accurate electronic records
Uploaded grades in SRJC electronic system for psychology students by deadline each semester and for each class professor taught, per college requirements
Provided ADL’s and HHA services per client’s request
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
CNA- Petaluma Post-Acute Rehab, Petaluma, CA
Administrative Coordinator I - Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital – Occupational Health Dept., Santa Rosa, CA
Lead Caregiver and Personal Manager for In-Home Hospice Support Gertrude Davis, Santa Rosa
Administrative Secretary II – Diagnostic Imaging – Sutter Santa Rosa, CA
Administrative Secretary II - Diagnostic Imaging Sutter General Hospital, Sacramento
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CNA/HHA Certificate
CPR Certified 11/20/29
Medical Terminology
ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENTS
Served as a Board of Director for the Petaluma Panthers
Served on Program Coordinating Committee through the Housing Authority
Successfully ran an organizing business called Working Wonders for 10 years