Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline

Aleah Grimes

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Professional office support specialist with over 15 year of extensive experience in administrative functions and office management. Known for reliability and adapting to dynamic work environments. Excellent organizational abilities and collaborative mindset ensure seamless team operations and goal achievement. Having a belief that the foundation of success is cultivating and maintaining positive, meaningful relationships with people, internally and externally of the business/company. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to multitask and be present, ensure the needs and concerns of the company are understood and responded to appropriately.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant to the Admin Supervisor/General Manager

Snowater Association
10.2020 - Current

Strictly followed privacy guidelines to maintain the security of sensitive data.

  • Built strong relationships by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and in-person interactions per day from customers.
  • Handled accounts receivable payments in QuickBooks, averaging hundreds of payments per quarter.
  • Entered and tracked bills in QuickBooks.
  • Executed website updates and social media posts.
  • Maintained precise record-keeping through meticulous data entry.
  • Strengthened a collaborative work environment through positive interactions.
  • Enhanced document structure through meticulous file maintenance.
  • Proactively ordered necessary items to maintain inventory levels.
  • Aided onboarding by preparing training materials and coordinating schedules.
  • Arranged office events enhancing company culture.
  • Collaborated on high-priority tasks to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Enhanced team output by streamlining communication.
  • Ensured operational efficiency through prompt resolution of IT concerns.
  • Ensured confidentiality through strict adherence to privacy guidelines.
  • Increased speed of document processing through the implementation of automated templates.
  • Handled phone and email correspondence.
  • Supported team in achieving daily task objectives.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries, strengthening client connections.
  • Developed and sustained structured processes contributing to operational precision.
  • Identified methods to improve client communications.
  • Facilitated interactions among vendors, contractors, and service personnel to streamline operations.
  • Opened and sorted incoming mail efficiently.
  • Participated in diverse special projects.
  • Facilitated interaction between clients and vendors.
  • Pinpointed areas for improvement in existing workflows.
  • Ensured the on-time completion of special projects.
  • Performed diverse clerical tasks efficiently.
  • Created a comprehensive office operations manual for new hires.
  • Streamlined filing systems by organizing paper and electronic documents.

Customer Service Representative/Administrative Assistant

Italian Motors, USA
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Handled customer inquiries regarding products, services, and company details.
  • Managed showroom, addressing customer inquiries about services and merchandise.
  • Enhanced user experience by guiding customers through online ordering.
  • Acquired thorough product insights to meet specific customer requirements.
  • Efficiently managed phone and email communication.
  • Created invoices in QuickBooks for all billable transactions, applied payments as appropriate
  • Assisted customers with scheduling individual and group kart rentals , track time, and coaching
  • Facilitated smooth operation by managing staff availability for scheduled activities.
  • Assisted with marketing and networking via social media, print and local community outreach
  • Produced content for extensive digital circulation.
  • Handled management of track memberships, kart storage spot assignments and garage rentals.
  • Coordinated logistics for events hosting over 200 attendees.

Office Manager

Always Chiropractic & Wellness
05.2009 - 06.2019
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Reconciled accounts payable and receivable transactions to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Managed daily office tasks and supported a team of 4 employees and 7 contractors.
  • Oversaw and updated calendars for multiple medical providers.
  • Addressed medical insurance inquiries and coordinated bill payments for an average of 175 patients each week.
  • Achieved 98% collections ratio on patient accounts.
  • Revised more than 100 pages of systems manuals for office operations and procedures.
  • Managed the creation and distribution of newsletters reaching an audience of 400.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Seattle University, Seattle, WA
06-2008
  • Dean's List Multiple Quarters
  • Cum Laude Graduate
  • 3.7 GPA

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Relationship building
  • Self-directed/Detail Oriented
  • Solution-focused conflict resolution
  • Sales

  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Professional research and correspondence
  • Computer/MS Office proficiency
  • Customer service
  • Office administration

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification

Interests

  • Enjoy snowboarding and hiking, as recreational activities
  • Auto detailing and maintenance
  • Fishing
  • Dancing



Timeline

Administrative Assistant to the Admin Supervisor/General Manager - Snowater Association
10.2020 - Current
Customer Service Representative/Administrative Assistant - Italian Motors, USA
09.2019 - 03.2020
Office Manager - Always Chiropractic & Wellness
05.2009 - 06.2019
Seattle University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Aleah Grimes