Administrative
Resume:
Sherry Spires
EDUCATION
DeVry University pursuing BA in Business Management / Human Resources
IEHA Certification: Management Philosophy & Skills March 2012
Harrison College: Associate's Degree in Medical Reimbursement Management June 2011
DSI of Greensburg: State Certifications January 2009
IVY Tech: Associated Applied Science Certification-Secretarial May 1986
Various certifications in Leadership, Customer Service, Financial Budget & Reporting, Accounts Payable, Vendor Relations and Workplace Diversity
SKILLS
Typing 65 wpm (16,000 kph)
Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Visual Shop for invoicing and customer reporting
Invoice Reconciliation
Records Management
Purchasing & Procurement
PeopleSoft, Ulti-Pro, UKG, ADP, SWS, ATS, Infor Payroll systems, Epicor
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Medi-Soft and Advanced MD systems
Scheduling and Meeting arrangements
Cash Office Management
Supply Inventory
Office communication and verbal skills
Associate counseling for performance and attendance
EXPERIENCE
Executive Administrative Assistant
Sacoma Specialty Products October 2025-December 2025
Support all management including the owners of the company at both the Sacoma location and the partnering Rapid Prototyping location
Process all invoices for Accounts Payable
Assist with all Human Resource needs
Maintain PTO balance sheets
Maintain attendance records
Track performance measures in Excel
Account Representative June 2025-October 2025
Superior Auto
Manage all store accounts for collections
Answer phones, greet customers
Collect on all accounts via phone and in person
Repo vehicles and complete field calls when accounts are past due
Create sales leads via phone or in person
Show cars for sales and process sales
Maintain notes for all vehicles pending repairs
Train new employee on computer skills
Certified Home Health Aide February 2025
Completed the program and decided to go back into an office position
Administrative Assistant
Premier Ag March 2025-May 2025
Front line customer service
Answer phones
Processing AR payments and purchases via check, cash, and credit card
Filing / Records Management
Enter inventory items
Process inventory and AR reports
HR / Office Manager January 2017-August 2024
Bodycote Thermal Processing
HR Coordinator handling all local HR processes and employee issues
Handled recruiting, applicant screening, and conducted interviews
Managed front line customer service/vendor relations
Created and processed purchase orders, invoices, and new customer/vendor accounts
Conducted meetings and training sessions with staff
Managed and maintained all personnel files, including temporary staff
Conducted interviews and handed out job offers
Disciplined and terminated employees
Managed supply inventory and cleaning processes
Monitored, approved, and submitted all time entries for payroll
Monitored and maintained sales on a daily basis
Held the title of Management Member of the Internal Safety Committee
Handled AR collections and AP processing
Staffing Specialist January 2015-March 2016
Malone Staffing Solutions
Provided job placements to applicants
Handled recruiting, applicant screening, and conducted interviews
Reviewed applications and conducted pre-screening interviews
Performed background checks, scheduled and conducted new hire orientations, and administered pre-employment drug screenings
Administered disciplinary actions
Conducted performance evaluations
Monitored attendance records
Monitored and updated payroll information and status
Office HR Manager September 2014-January 2015
Rural King Supply Store
Handled recruiting, applicant screening, and conducted interviews
Managed and approved the payroll process for local store, including submission of direct deposit, payroll deductions, stock purchases through payroll and tax exemptions
Scheduled meetings and maintained communication flow with all associates
Managed cash office/store safe
Ensured all associates completed required training
Managed all employee access (email, payroll, associate toolkit, register, etc.)
Processed all daily reports and deposits
Handled benefit administration
Maintained employee attendance records and enforced policies
Managed records retention
Processed tax-exempt certificates for customers
Invoiced reconciliation
Managed inventory supply ordering
Handled disciplinary action and was the onsite Human Resources Coordinator
Administered pre-employment drug screening and background checks
EVS/Facilities Manager February 2009-June 2014
Indiana Grand Casino
Handled recruiting, applicant screening, and conducted interviews
Processed payroll and maintained attendance records and personnel files
Managed front-line employees and department leadership, including performance appraisals, disciplinary action, counseling, scheduling, payroll, benefit administration, FMLA, injury reporting and all other employee issues
Invoiced reconciliation, purchase order processing, inventory and supply management
Scheduled and conducted interviews as well as managing the hiring process and handing out job offers
Managed and performed both the hiring and termination processes
A member of the Process Improvement Committee-Developed On-Boarding and Continuous Improvement Training and Leadership Toolkit, which was used company wide
Maintained departmental budget as well as profit and loss statements
Created and followed up on purchase orders
Built vendor relationships
Submitted information for pre-employment background checks
Client Service Worker December 2008-February 2009
Developmental Services (DSI)
Assisted people with physical and developmental disabilities, which included bathing, dressing, feeding, and daily functional skill development
Completed progress charts and reports
Accounts Payable Administrator July 2008-December 2008
Baylor Trucking
Maintained current Accounts Payable records for multiple corporate accounts
Invoiced Reconciliation
Assisted with payroll administration
Was the customer service contact for all contractors
Maintained bank register logs and administered system and manual checks
Site Secretary / Office Management July 2007-July 2008
NKC Conveyor Installation
Handled payroll administration for multiple contractors with various wages and unions
Was the purchasing assistant
Responsible for direct customer service contact for all contractors at Honda build-site location
Managed travel arrangements
Maintained bank register logs
Administered system generated and manual checks
Invoiced reconciliation
Handled general office management
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant October 2001-July 2007
WellPoint (Anthem BCBS)
Was the Procurement Specialist and Diversity Workplace Culture Corporate Ambassador
Supported Staff VP of Sourcing Performance and the Director of Supplier Diversity
Invoiced reconciliation for IT Hardware, Software, and Consulting Services
Was one of three Diversity and Workplace Culture Ambassadors in the WellPoint Corporate Office
Was selected to assist in promoting diversity and supporting corporate efforts to build a high performing culture
Took on additional responsibilities to assist the Ambassador Leader of this effort by coordinating the assembly and delivery of collateral materials to all 220 Ambassadors in over 100 facilities nationwide for distribution to all associates
Worked directly with Employment Agencies to hire and manage temporary associates for special project needs
Managed time records and reported back to employment agency for payroll and performance purposes
Served as Team Lead providing training and directing day-to-day activities for a team of temporary associates hired to help resolve an invoice backlog and purchase order system transfer
Processed of over $5 million in invoice payments allowing WellPoint to qualify for quick payment discounts with key labor suppliers
Coordinated with Asset Management Group in resolving receivership issues to free up 1,800 back logged invoices for IT Hardware and Software awaiting approvals from the receiving managers
Led a team of temporary associates in a project to convert over $10 million in legacy purchase orders into a new accounting system
Maintained employee quality, quantity, payroll and attendance records
Provided company-wide training and help desk support for IT Procurement systems
Customer Service, Claims Trainer, Team Lead, Auditor, Claims Processor, and Provider Relations Project Lead positions
WellPoint (Anthem BCBS) September 1988-October 2001
Conducted Training on: Subrogation, Equifax, Internet, MS Access, Mainframe Inquiry Systems, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, workflows, procedures, invoice reconciliation, administrative duties, data entry, quality assurance audits, and leadership
Quoted benefits, claims status, payment calculations, and eligibility
Created and implemented workflows to reduce inventory and increase production
Performed weekly audits and consulted with associates for improvement needs
Conducted performance observations and evaluations
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