TELLISE A. CANTY
PROFILE
Detail-oriented and highly adaptable administrative support professional with extensive experience providing executive-level assistance across multiple industries, including publishing, healthcare, legal (superior court and law firms), transportation, and leisure services. Proven ability to excel in high-paced, demanding environments while managing multiple priorities. Adept at working independently or as part of a collaborative team to meet deadlines and achieve organizational goals. Recognized for exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Family Manager 2012 – Present
• Schedule and Time Management: Coordinates complex schedules, including medical appointments, activities, and family events, ensuring all obligations are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Manage household budgets, tracks expenses, and ensures timely payments of bills, demonstrating strong financial oversight and organizational skills.
• Conflict Resolution: Resolves day-to-day challenges, conflicts, and unforeseen circumstances with diplomacy and efficiency, fostering a harmonious environment.
• Multi-Tasking and Prioritization: Balances multiple responsibilities, such as coordinating transportation, managing home maintenance, and supporting family needs, while meeting deadlines.
• Communication and Advocacy: Acts as the primary point of contact for service providers, healthcare professionals, and education institutions, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Event Planning: Organizes family gatherings, vacations, and special events, managing logistics, travel arrangements, and itineraries.
• Resource Coordination: Researches and coordinates necessary resources. Receptionist Darling International – Newark, NJ June 2011 – July 2012
• Greeted and assisted clients and visitors, answered multi-line telephones, and performed data entry tasks.
• Managed clerical functions, including filing, faxing, shredding, and internal mail distribution.
• Supported daily office operations with collateral duties as assigned. Member Services Associate YMCA – Newark, NJ November 2010 – June 2011
• Welcomed and registered residents, members, and guests while maintaining an organized front desk.
• Processed member payments and resolved guest issues related to equipment and facility use.
• Conducted routine facility checks, answered inquiries, and led facility tours for prospective members.
Administrative Assistant – Newark Facility Capitol Care Behavioral Health – Stanhope, NJ May 2010 – February 2011
• Assisted in client billing, recorded client attendance, and managed kitchen supply orders and meal arrangements.
• Prepared and submitted weekly client reports and monthly expense summaries to the head office.
• Handled timesheets, clerical tasks, and coordinated administrative support for staff and clients.
Legal Ads Typist Newark Star Ledger – Newark, NJ September 2009 – May 2010
• Typed and proofread legal advertisements for accuracy, including name changes and property listings.
• Performed data entry, answered phones, and managed filing and document faxing for the department.
CONTACT
Newark, NJ
Administrative Support
Customer Service
Front Desk Operations
Data Entry
Record Management
Legal Documentation
Human Resource Support
Event and Meeting Coordination
Procurement and Vendor Management
Problem Solver
Confidentiality and Compliance
Time Management
Team Leadership
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite
Multi-Line Phone Systems
Office Equipment
Email and Scheduling Platforms
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University of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ
College Coursework in Human Services
Management
Certificate of Completion – UMDNJ IST-
EUC Technology Training Program
GroupWise 5.5e, March 2002
Alpha Train – Microsoft Office User
Specialist
Completed Training and Certification, 1999
SCS Business and Technical Institute –
Diploma in Computer Entry with Word
Processing
Completed, 1992
TELLISE A. CANTY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONTACT
Newark, NJ
Secretary II UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) – Newark, NJ October 2007 – October 2008
• Served as Secretary to the Associate Dean for Research, managing clerical support and correspondence.
• Coordinated travel arrangements, scheduled meetings, and prepared reimbursement documentation.
• Assisted with agenda preparation for guest seminar speakers and data entry of patient surveys.
Administrative Assistant New Jersey Transit (via Snelling Personnel Services) – Newark, NJ March 2006 – October 2007
• Provided administrative support to the Chief Information Officer, handling phone calls, filing, and correspondence.
• Managed data entry using Excel and Access, prepared payroll reports, and processed timesheets for transmission.
• Coordinated conference room reservations, travel arrangements, and purchase order requisitions.
• Handled procurement-related tasks for bus production, including vendor communication and purchase order processing.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Receptionist/Secretary COWORX - Newark, NJ
Secretary Hill & SIAS Hill Attorneys at Law – Union NJ Principal Clerk / Information Specialist UMDNJ-Continuing Education - Newark NJ Secretary/Patient Acct. Rep UMDNJ (University Medical Dental School) – Newark, NJ Clerk Typist-Sound Recorder Newark Superior Court - Newark, NJ