Overview
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Amanda Lynn Cochran

Walterboro,SC

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Secretary to the CEO

Boyles Real Estate
07.1999 - 06.2014
  • Coordinated office activities and communications to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Managed scheduling for executives, ensuring optimal time management and priority alignment.
  • Streamlined document management processes, improving retrieval speed and accuracy.
  • Trained junior staff on office procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Implemented new filing system that increased organization and reduced retrieval time.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels and reducing costs.
  • Facilitated meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Coordinated meetings and events, arranging logistics for over 50 corporate gatherings.
  • Enhanced meeting efficiency by preparing agendas and minutes, ensuring all participants were well-informed.
  • Streamlined invoice processing, improving accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.

Intern

Allendale County Bank
05.1994 - 06.1999
  • Analyzed customer transactions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial reports for management review.
  • Supported daily banking operations by handling customer inquiries and transactions efficiently.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new interns on bank procedures and operational policies effectively.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Supported customer service improvements with detailed feedback analysis.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

Education

No Degree - Human Services/Psychology

USC, Salkehatchie
Walterboro, SC

High School Diploma -

Barnwell High School
Barnwell, SC
05-1999

Timeline

Secretary to the CEO

Boyles Real Estate
07.1999 - 06.2014

Intern

Allendale County Bank
05.1994 - 06.1999

No Degree - Human Services/Psychology

USC, Salkehatchie

High School Diploma -

Barnwell High School
Amanda Lynn Cochran