Kanika Grant
Duluth Georgia 30096
******.*****@*****.***
Career Objective:
Results-driven Administrative Professional eager to contribute superior organizational, communication, logistical, and administrative skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational performance
Profile:
* Offer 10 years of progressive logistics and administrative experience, with expertise in facilitating a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention
* Efficiently carry out administrative functions including document preparation and review, data entry, and complex filing; generate reports instrumental to senior management
* Successfully manage large volumes of critical information; review, update, and maintain databases
* Sharp aptitude for scheduling and calendar management; coordinate appointments, conferences, special events, and travel arrangements
* Work closely with clients in person, on the telephone, and via e-mail to respond to requests and inquiries
* Demonstrated ability to perform multiple concurrent responsibilities in fast-paced settings; strong attention to detail and emphasis on accuracy
* Dynamic communication, presentation, and relationship management skills; superior time management and organizational abilities
* Proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments
* Proficient in various administrative programs such as Excel, Microsoft Word, powerpoint, etc
Professional Experience:
KBR Inc
Data Entry Specialist-Base Operations Service Desk, Garrison Life Support Office-Tikrit Iraq May 2006 – February 2010
* Provided excellent customer service and consistently meet objectives, priorities, and schedules
* Investigated and resolve client issues
* Interpreted and processed service orders and dig permits
* Coordinated and maintain complex filing systems
* Generated weekly Work Order Tracking reports
* Scheduled and maintain a calendar of appointments
* Developed presentation materials; independently prepare documentation, reports, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets at designated intervals and as requested
* Coordinated communications between the supervisor and other professional and administrative staff, within and outside the organization
* Certified in STEAM (Strategic Tactical Enterprise Asset Management)
* Trained to work in Maximo Database Systems
* Prioritized and resolved inquiries (phone, e-mail, in-person)
* Acted as a liaison between the department and external groups
* Coordinated and completed special projects independently or in cooperation with other groups as assigned
* Composed, proofread and edited formal correspondence, memoranda, and short reports for internal or external circulations
* Reviewed outgoing material for completeness, dates, and signatures
* Received work order requests via radio,phone,email, and walk-ins
* Performed other related duties incidental to the work described herein
* Able to operate two way hand held radios
* Dispatched trades to where they need to go perform maintenance
KBR Inc
Mail Clerk, US Embassy-Baghdad Iraq-November 2004 – May 2006
* Processed and sorted mail for the State Department, Military, and Contractors for the US Embassy
* Processed and sorted Registered Mail
* Processed undeliverable mail
* Accepted and processed mail for shipment according to US and Military Postal guidelines
* Sorted mail into pigeon holes of mail racks or into bags, according to address, organization, department or other schema
* Lifted mail bags for sorting weighing 70 pounds or more
* Prepared and processed necessary paperwork related to mail services
* Maintained records on quantities and descriptions of materials received and distributed
* Familiar wih postal shipping regulations
United States Army
Medical Health Specialist (91W) May 2000 – November 2003
* Administered emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
* Assisted with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment
* Interviewed patients and recording their medical histories
* Took patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
* Prepared blood samples for laboratory analysis
* Kept health records and clinical files up-to-date
* Gave shots and medicines to patients
* Prepared patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery
United States Army Reserves
Medical Logistics Specialist August 1997 – May 2000
* Performed inventory and financial management procedures, including ordering, receiving and storing supplies
* Located and cataloged stock
* Performed inventory management,storage, and preservation
* Familiar with PBUSE (Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced)
* Familiar with SAMS-E (Standard Army Maintenance System)
* Maintained records and files in accordance with Army regulations
* Ensured equipment was properly packed and shipped
* Maintained a mission stock record (MSRA)
* Segregated and accounted medical supplies and equipment
* Accounted for expendable and non expendable supplies
* Loaded, unloaded, and moved stock using equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks
* Kept records on incoming and outgoing government property
Sara Lee Inc, LaGrange, GA
Logistics Coordinator June 1997 – March 2000
* Communicated with carriers, tracked deliveries, and responded quickly to carriers when problems occurred
* Provided countermeasures to ensure shipments arrived on time, relayed shipping status/updates to Management, and confirming deliveries
* Coordinated hazardous materials training for Associates
* Maintained training supplies, attendance records, test scores, department certification history, and maintained a database for hazardous materials most frequently shipped
* Maintained purchase records, including records of competitive quotations etc.
* Prepared monthly summary reports on the procurement and logistics support functions, identifying bottlenecks in operations and solutions proposed
* Dispatched company drivers in line with contractual obligations and seniority requirements; monitored all shipments, directed back haul activities and deliveries
* Coordinated proper inventory management and documentation, shipment receiving, sorting, product warehousing, and distribution
* Performed other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Education:
* Graduated Hillcrest High School, Dalzell, SC, 1996.
* Completed STEAM Work Order Management Course-8 November 2008. (Strategic Tactical Enterprise Asset Management System)
* Completed STEAM Service Orders Training Course-7 November 2008.
* Trained in Maximo Database System
* Trained In STEAM Database Work Order Tracking