WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Manager / Administrator
Covenant Church United Methodist, High Point, NC
• Oversee daily administrative operations, including managing phone calls, mail, and appointment scheduling for pastoral, director and staffing services.
• Create and distribute newsletters, reports and various social media, enhancing communication within the community.
• Coordinate grant writing and submission processes, securing funding to support church initiatives and community outreach.
• Collaborate effectively in staff meetings and community planning, contributing to the overall mission of the organization. Legal Assistance / Office Manager
Whatley Law PLLC, Kernersville, NC
• Managed office operations for an elder-law firm, including client coordination for estate planning, Medicaid applications, and governmental filings.
• Served as a Notary Public, ensuring confidentiality and compliance in handling sensitive documents.
• Proficiently utilized Clio and other legal software to streamline case management and documentation processes.
Office Manager / Customer Support
Triad Water Services, Kernersville, NC
• Acted as customer service liaison, scheduling appointments and managing customer relations with accuracy and professionalism.
• Developed and maintained filing systems and contracts, enhancing operational efficiency.
SKILLS
SOFT SKILLS
EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Grant Writing Certification
Gemological Institute of America
Gemology Certification
Mable Bailey School of Merchandising
Retail Merchandising Certification
Michelle M Higgins
Detail-oriented Office Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience in administrative support and client interaction within corporate, legal and non-profit environments. Proven ability to manage daily operations efficiently while providing exceptional support to senior management and clients. Strong communication skills, adept in coordinating meetings, managing schedules, and facilitating effective office organization. ********.*******@**************.*** 336-***-**** Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, USA Document Compliance
Office Management / Admin
Communications
Grant Writing
Office Systems Operations
Microsoft, Google, Apple Admin
Email Admin
Presentations
Data Analytics / Excel / SQL
Meeting & Event Planning
Legal Software
Email Admin
Technical Writing / Editing
Financial / QuickBooks / Payroll
Marketing / PR
CRM
Conflict Resolution
Collaborative Leadership
Problem Solving
Organizational
Cultural Competence
Interpersonal Communications
Project Planning
Strategic