Blair Watkins
Marietta,GA
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing job placement rates and streamlining financial operations at Georgia Driving Academy. Excels in organizational and relationship-building skills, adept at managing vendor relationships for cost savings and ensuring efficient educational service delivery. Achieved significant improvements in service methods, leveraging problem resolution and financial management expertise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Education Services
Education Affiliates (DBA Georgia Driving Academy)
10.2018 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate services.
- Coordinated invoicing activities to ensure prompt payment from clients while minimizing errors or delays.
- Senior SCO- School Certifying Official- Assist Veteran Students and their beneficiaries achieve their educational goals; Helping Veterans identify suitable employment opportunities based on their skills and education benefits; Ensured timely processing of benefit claims, minimizing delays in provision of educational services.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
Job Placement Coordinator
Georgia Driving Academy
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Enhanced job placement rates by developing strong relationships with employers and industry contacts.
- Streamlined the candidate selection process for better employer satisfaction and successful placements.
- Evaluated program outcomes regularly, using data-driven insights to make continuous improvements in service delivery methods and client satisfaction levels.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing ongoing support and follow-up services after successful placements.
- Leveraged technology to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency within the placement department.
- Fostered a supportive environment where job seekers felt comfortable sharing their concerns or asking questions during the placement process.
Administrative Assistant
Georgia Driving Academy
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2010
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Facility Management
- Problem Resolution
- Financial Management
Software
- Windows Office (Teams etc.)
- Tenstreet
- Paypal Manager
- VA Enrollment Manager
Timeline
Director of Education Services
Education Affiliates (DBA Georgia Driving Academy)
10.2018 - Current
Job Placement Coordinator
Georgia Driving Academy
01.2013 - 10.2018
Administrative Assistant
Georgia Driving Academy
05.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Georgia State University
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