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BONITA REDDING

Lexington,KY

Summary

Dynamic Office Administrator with a proven track record at Smith Manufacturing, excelling in project management and financial reporting. Expert in vendor negotiation and event planning, I consistently delivered high-quality results while fostering a collaborative environment. Recognized for my attention to detail and ability to adapt, I thrive in fast-paced settings.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator/Coordinator

Smith Manufacturing a Graco Company
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2018 - 10.2023
  • Administrative and operational responsibility to the Plant Manager and staff
  • Ensured all incoming emails, telephone calls, written correspondence, and inquiries are handled in a timely and professional manner
  • Arranged travel (flights, hotels, rental cars)
  • Prepared business and financial reports, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory
  • Meeting and event planning
  • Established and negotiated all vendor/supplier agreements for office resources and equipment
  • Plant purchaser and planner

Administrative Assistant

Cedarwoods Townhouses Homeowners Association
Pembroke Pines, FL
06.2013 - 07.2018
  • Provide Support to the Property Manager and Board of Directors
  • Prepare business and financial reports, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, balance checkbook and reports as required
  • Prepare monthly newsletter for the community
  • Answer Phones
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Open Mail
  • Wants more of a challenge

Executive Office Admin/Manager

Classic Tents
Hollywood, KY, FL
05.2004 - 03.2013
  • Company Overview: (Company Relocated/Closed)
  • Administrative and operational responsibility to the Vice President of Sales and Vice-President of Operations
  • Ensured all incoming emails, telephone calls, written correspondence, and inquiries are handled in a timely and professional manner
  • Arranged travel (flights, hotels, rental cars)
  • Prepared business and financial reports, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory
  • Meeting and event planning
  • Established and negotiated all vendor/supplier agreements for office resources and equipment
  • Designed and developed company-wide policies and practices consistent with company values
  • Created and promoted an uncompromising ethical culture, and use company values to drive business decisions
  • Developed, implemented, and documented best practices and maintain/improve overall quality of service delivery
  • Managed and oversaw outside agencies
  • Negotiated third party vendor contracts with hotels and industry purveyors
  • (Company Relocated/Closed)

Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

State of Kentucky, Cabinet for Families and Children
Frankfort, KY
05.1990 - 06.2003
  • Acted as a liaison between staff and the Director and responded efficiently to requests and inquiries
  • Extensive customer contact, effectively providing total quality service to all clientele
  • Set the standard at all times in professionalism, appearance, and attitude as expected of all colleagues
  • Recognized for attention to detail and consistent ability to meet/exceed performance standards
  • Flexible/adaptable to rapidly changing project requirements and accomplished a high volume of work within strict deadlines
  • Consistently provided the highest quality services while meeting/exceeding deadlines and quality/performance requirements
  • Also worked as a Social Worker and part of a team of hand-picked internal consultants focused on internal problem solving and implementing process improvement initiatives within the department
  • Accomplished a high volume of work within strict deadlines
  • Recognized for quality work, attention to detail and follow-up

Help Desk/Technical Support Specialist

State of Kentucky, Cabinet for Families and Children
Frankfort, KY
05.1990 - 06.2003
  • Initially hired as a Clerk and progressive promoted to take on greater responsibility
  • Hand-picked to work in the Office of Technology Services to spearhead the implementation and ongoing support for new computer systems within the organization
  • Oversaw a team of 14 support representatives to troubleshoot network issues both over the phone and on-site
  • Handled requests for assistance on a variety of technical needs including installation, troubleshooting, operating systems, network issues, modems and routers, and security issues
  • Ensured the delivery of high quality service while maintaining business productivity and efficiency
  • Fulfilled requests, conducted troubleshooting, and resolved and escalated issues that arose
  • Performed software installations and upgrades, adding users to networks, password assignment, relocating computer systems, providing training on new applications, technical support, and workstation maintenance/repair
  • Supported daily issues that required in-depth research and complex problem resolution
  • Met or exceeded all departmental metrics for customer satisfaction, productivity, and service
  • Promoted

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Social Work

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Skills

  • Project management
  • Financial reporting
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Event planning
  • Travel coordination
  • Accounts payable

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Office Administrator/Coordinator

Smith Manufacturing a Graco Company
07.2018 - 10.2023

Administrative Assistant

Cedarwoods Townhouses Homeowners Association
06.2013 - 07.2018

Executive Office Admin/Manager

Classic Tents
05.2004 - 03.2013

Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

State of Kentucky, Cabinet for Families and Children
05.1990 - 06.2003

Help Desk/Technical Support Specialist

State of Kentucky, Cabinet for Families and Children
05.1990 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science Degree - Social Work

Kentucky State University

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