Andria James
Canton,GA
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
City Of Canton
07.2022 - Current
- Administrative duties, i.e., scheduling appointments/meetings, preparing
memo’s, maintaining department calendars, responding to emails, purchasing department supplies/materials and filing. - Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Creating, submitting, monitoring, and closing out work orders for Public Works
- Processes documentation pertaining to receipts and expenditures; prepares purchase orders, reviews invoices/receipts
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of city events.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
Teacher
Child’s Play Early Learning Center
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Assisted the Director in administrative duties such as answering phone, copies, emails, and tours.
- Instruct a classroom of preschool age students in activities designed to promote cognitive, physical and social development
- Developed and administered age appropriate lesson plans that encourage academic growth
- Designed a monthly newsletter to promote family involvement within the school
- Fostered a warm, nurturing and fun atmosphere conducive to learning
Group Sales Manager
Garland Resort
03.2004 - 09.2008
- Sold resort guest rooms, food and beverage and golf to groups of 12 or more attendees
- Meet and arrange sales calls with prospective clients to generate business for the resort
- Created proposals and contracts for groups
- Maximized total room revenues and profits
- Negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rental, and golf rates within the approved booking guidelines
- Produced over $800,000 worth of golf group sales business in one year
- Attend and represent company at golf/trade shows
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-2002
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Office Administration
- Administrative Support
- Time Management
- Office Management
- Invoice Processing
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
City Of Canton
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
Child’s Play Early Learning Center
08.2014 - 05.2022
Group Sales Manager
Garland Resort
03.2004 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Grand Valley State University
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