AMY PEARSON
Overland Park
Summary
Organized, self-motivated Administrative Professional prepared for fast-paced climate and changing office environments. Serves clients effectively with attention to detail and problem-solving approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond expectations, improve processes, and increase client satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
ZIWI USA Inc.
Overland Park, KS
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Enhanced communication within office, establishing monthly newsletter summarizing key updates and achievements.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
ADMINISTRATIVE, SAFETY COORDINATOR & LEAD TEACHER
The Goddard School
10.2013 - 07.2021
- Develop comprehensive plans to implement subject matter in line with education goals
- Support management with various administrative responsibilities
- Maintain financial goals
- Welcome new employees and tour facility
- Work on special projects, taking the lead on important project initiatives
- Meet regularly with Director to review students' progress
- Evaluate wide range of workplace environments to verify employers' policies and workers' compliance with optimal safety standards
- Maintain Kansas State licensing requirements and National accreditation standards.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
St. Luke's Child Learning Center
06.2009 - 10.2013
- Planned, organized, and implemented programs for preschoolers
- Receptionist support
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to meet needs of children
- Provided training and work direction to instructional assistants and volunteers
- Created and executed a staff schedule for 35 plus teachers.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Organization
- Professional Communication
- Multitasking
- Workflow optimization
- Administrative Support
- Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Training
- Billing
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
ZIWI USA Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2024
ADMINISTRATIVE, SAFETY COORDINATOR & LEAD TEACHER
The Goddard School
10.2013 - 07.2021
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
St. Luke's Child Learning Center
06.2009 - 10.2013
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Missouri-Kansas City