Benita Bussell
Administrative Assistant
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Blessed be the Name
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Assisting customer service needs while completing in-store duties.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Dental X-Ray Tech
Dental Health Management Solutions
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Facilitated dental examinations and managed current and previous x-ray records.
- Exceeded compliance standards during inspections by following established guidelines for radiation safety, infection control, and waste disposal practices.
- Assisted in the implementation of digital radiography systems, resulting in faster turnaround times for image processing and analysis.
- Ensured high-quality images through regular maintenance and calibration of radiographic equipment.
Founder/Owner
Simple Transitions
01.2014 - Current
- Assisting customers with organizing their space to simplify their lives.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining product quality.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives that effectively communicated brand value propositions, resulting in higher customer acquisition rates.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Administrative Director/ Human Resources Assistant
Reel Life International
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed staff through office administration, developed departmental objectives, performance standards, policies and procedures
- Supervised vendor relations as primary liaison
- Organized all company event planning
- Handled performance reports.
- Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration through the implementation of project management tools and strategies.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
- Coordinated cross-functional team projects, ensuring timely completion and successful outcomes.
Bookkeeper
Reel Life International
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, reconciled bank statements
- Processed all payments including payroll, utilized QuickBooks, oversaw all financial operations, and processed payments
- Prepared annual monetary projections.
- Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
Operations Manager
Nations Outfitters
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Oversaw and organized inventory, outfit coordination for models, booked models, processed all orders and organized entrance into pop-up boutiques.
Administrative Assistant
Ed Lacy Ministries
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and office software updates to maximize efficiency in administrative tasks.
- Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
Eastern College
Metairie, LASkills
Payment Processing
undefinedVolunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, 2020, Present, Delivering meals to the geriatric community. Began March 2020.
- Inner-City Mission Coordinator, The Church at Brookhills, Birmingham, AL, 2012, 2016, Ran daily operations of inner-city missions. Wrote and taught curriculum, coordinated meals, lead recreational and artistic activities, and built leadership team relations.
- Head Membership Team Leader, The Church at Brookhills, Birmingham, AL, 2010, 2016, Interviewed potential church members, while welcoming new members into introduction classes.
- Teacher Appreciation Coordinator, PTA: Briarwood Christian School, 2012, 2015, Organized bi-weekly events to support high school faculty. Provided lunches to entire high school staff once a month.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Ed Lacy Ministries
03.2022 - Current
Administrative Director/ Human Resources Assistant
Reel Life International
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bookkeeper
Reel Life International
01.2015 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Blessed be the Name
01.2014 - 08.2014
Founder/Owner
Simple Transitions
01.2014 - Current
Dental X-Ray Tech
Dental Health Management Solutions
01.2009 - 04.2011
Operations Manager
Nations Outfitters
01.2009 - 01.2010
Eastern College
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