Kristi Cooper
Plant Administrator
Rosharon, TX *7583
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Professional Summary
Strategic and focused Office Administration Professional with 15+ years of experience in office management, administrative operations support, and employee administration. Skilled in overseeing budgets, staff onboarding & training, and preparing documents. History of maintaining organizational systems, overseeing global distribution, and serving as an HR liaison. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Plant Administrator
NAES Corporation-Houston, TX
June 2022 to Present
• Developing and managing a budget for the department, including allocating funds for maintenance, supplies, and staff salaries
• Monitoring plant operations to ensure that they comply with government regulations on environmental protection, safety, and health issues such as OSHA standards
• Ensuring that employees are trained in proper safety practices and procedures, including emergency response protocols
• Coordinating with production teams and other departments to ensure that production goals are met
• Conducting or overseeing environmental impact assessments of new projects or changes to existing projects
• Providing technical advice and support to company management regarding plant operations
• Communicating with suppliers regarding delivery schedules and quality issues with materials provided
• Preparing reports and presentations regarding operational results to senior management
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Assure security of plant records, files and supplies and is responsible for procurement and coordinates the timely receiving of all administrative-related items OFFICE MANAGER
North West Rubber-Houston, TX
October 2019 to December 2021
Maintains office-wide organizational systems to ensure growth opportunities and implement effective administrative and personnel operations.
• Boosts office operations by overseeing administrative and office-related logistics for $2.9M budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and compliance with financial procedures.
• Ensures proper packing and transfer of goods (rubber products) for global distribution
• Streamlined onboarding processes through ADP for over 75 new hires, enhancing employee integration and reducing time-to-productivity by 90%.
• Trains current and new staff on standard business procedures and best practices to increase consistency and efficiency.
• Boosts office operations while mitigating risk by ensuring regulation of all policies and procedures; cultivates a positive environment for office personnel, executives, and clients.
• In partnership with the HR division, serves as a liaison for new hires and all other departments; coordinates the onboarding process for several new staff members, including orientation and training assignments.
• Utilizes professional abilities to produce formal written communication and well-organized reports, legal documents, AR/AP documents, proposals, memoranda's, policies, and inventory management. OPERATIONS MANAGER
The Testing Consultancy-The Woodlands, TX
January 2016 to July 2019
Executes all business operations for a computer programming company grossing over $3.2 million.
* Provides supervisory oversight for 50+ staff members. Coordinates the day-to-day activities, monitors employee needs, and initiates improvement plans to enhance productivity.
* Strengthened partnerships with key stakeholders to increase the program's reach and revenue; collaborates with executives to assess performance metrics and improve process efficiency.
* Reduces employee turnover rates by boosting hiring practices, implementing comprehensive staff training opportunities, and creating staff recognition initiatives.
* Reviews P&L statements, negotiates vendor costs, examines operating budgets (and other performance data) to identify areas requiring improvements and cost reductions.
* Coordinates corporate events including, Golf Tournaments, Fundraisers, and staff appreciation events.
* Accounting functions include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll (PTO, commission calculations, bonuses, etc.), reconciliations, month-end reporting, and more.
* Human Resource functions include onboarding, orientation, training assignments, performance evaluations, and more.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
InnerWisdom Inc-Houston, TX
January 2012 to January 2016
Established company policies and procedures that govern personnel management and align with the overall corporate strategy.
* Managed HR and Administrative functions for 65 employees for 5 departments.
* Directed the "Administration of Benefits" program, which included health, dental, life, supplemental, profit sharing, and unemployment. Established a merit program and compensation for new hires.
* Facilitated strategic recruitment and staff selection processes; ensured comprehensive training and organizational development to meet the personal and professional needs of staff.
* Bridged management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, and other personnel issues.
* Directed JCAHO Human Resources rational and managed the employee performance review process every 90 days and annually.
* Assisted with the input and maintenance of office databases as well as electronic and physical files for the executives.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Amir Malik-Houston, TX
September 2009 to January 2012
Directed administrative duties (specifically scheduling) as well as maintained the flow of the office clinic.
* Collaborated with surgery facilities to ensure accurate scheduling, verification of patient insurance, and collection of any outstanding balances.
* Partnered with physicians, medical billing specialists, and other agencies to support scheduling tasks and office operations.
* Oversaw employee administrative tasks including criminal background searches, benefits and salary, performance reviews, timecard calculations, and Texas Workforce Commission reviews.
* Served as the first point of customer contact for patients; answered inquiries about procedures; verified appointments as well as pre-op procedures.
* Coordinated administrative and other related tasks, including policy updates, verification of staff and professional medical licensure, paperwork processing, data entry, and more. Skills
• Staff Training & Development (10+ years)
• Business Process Improvements (8 years)
• Bookkeeping (10+ years)
• Operations Management (8 years)
• Data Analytics & Reporting (8 years)
• Resource Planning (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Notary Public
Certified Safety Professional