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BRENDA JONES

Chicago,IL

Summary

Administrative Assistant with more than twenty+ years proven expertise in office management, coordination of special events and client services. Strengths include excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication, outstanding customer service, phone etiquette and advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Currently a Secretary at Cook County Board of Commissioner's Office in Chicago, IL.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secretary

Cook County Bd Of Commissioners (Various Agencies)
03.2024 - Current

Research County History and review past Board meetings

  • Handle sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Enter data into Legistar systems to submit attorney fees and to keep records current.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Security Officer

Rush/Fox Security
01.2023 - 03.2024

Secured multiple schools & faculty in Calumet City, District 149 Including (Wintrust Arena & Arie Crown Theater)

  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Inside Sales Support Representative

Heitdman Steel Products/Davis Staffing
01.2023 - 07.2023

Data Entry on Invex Systems to report steel going out and coming in. Other duties as assigned.

  • Assisted in the development of support policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency across the organization.
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction with proactive follow-ups and clear communication.

Contact Tracer- Remote

Cook County Department of Public Health
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Work on a team within Cook County Department of Public Health that conducts Case Investigation and Contact Tracing to help prevent spread of COVID-19
  • Conduct telephone calls with COVID positive cases and their related Close Contacts to collect and record information obtained from each case interview into a Customer Relationship Management) database via Salesforce utilizing established policies and procedures
  • Identify ensure that cases have access to care and support that may be needed
  • Provide education and isolation/quarantine instructions to cases, including symptom monitoring and assessing the need for medical care and supportive services
  • And solve many various issues and problems in a collaborative team environment, related to a continuously changing COVID atmosphere, in order to most effectively help stop the spread of COVID-19
  • Handle personal health information with discretion and professionalism in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
  • Train and monitor newly hired Case Investigators and Contact Tracers to help department to expand and keep up with demand
  • Significant experience using: Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Twilio, Microsoft Office, and Excel
  • Certification: "The Johns Hopkins University Contact Tracing Certificate" from Coursera; Issued May 2020.

Finance Officer Administrative Assistant

City of Chicago Department of Law/Finance (Professional Dynamic Network, Inc)
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Invoice Entry/Outside Counsel, Oracle IProcurement Requisition Receipts Coding Commodity Codes-Funding Structure, Cross Check Electronic Copy of Distribution Bank Reconciliations (other duties as assigned)
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.

Driver

Disparti Law Group
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assist clients with their Social Security Benefits Eligibility

Mover & Maker

Method Home (People Against Dirty, MFG.)
03.2015 - 07.2018
  • Material Handler, Line Production, Filler Operator, ForkLift Driver, Quality Accuracy

Medical Staff Office/Special Projects (MSO Dr. Files)

Franciscan St. Margaret Health Alliance (Office Team Temp Agency)
11.2014 - 02.2015
  • Update Credential Files w/current Malpractices, Update Licensure and DEA Certificates File documents in accordance with established fueling system in a timely manner Purge Files and Manuals as appropriate while maintaining departmental files

Receptionist/Customer Service

Purdue Technology Center NWI (Express Pros Temp Agency)
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Greet/Escort Visitors, Sort/Distribute Mail, Receive Deliveries, Conference Room Scheduling Catering/Set-up, Receive/Transfer calls from main line, Filing, Monthly Calendars Manage building when PTC Staff is off, Assist with Events

Administrative Assistant to Pastor, Director of Development Ministries and Career Development Ministries, Saving Grace Ministries Bookstore Assistant to Manager

Apostolic Church of God
10.1999 - 07.2013
  • Manage Money, Manage Inventory History, Accounts Payable & Receivable Manage Invoices, Perform weekly duties as receptionist for the Church Coordinate and schedule appointments for the church Bishop and Pastor Organized annual conferences with other churches for annual events

Skills

  • Office Management & Special Events Planning
  • Works Well Across Functional Teams
  • Invoice Processing
  • Program Management
  • File System/Office Site Archiving
  • Team Player
  • Marketing Materials Development
  • Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Travel Planning & Coordination
  • Manage Workflow, Meetings, Emails, Phone Calls
  • Prepare Monthly Expense Reports
  • Manage Personal Information
  • HIPAA guideline compliance
  • Teacher relations
  • Accounts Payable
  • Business Correspondence
  • Fast Learner

Certification

  • PERC Card
  • FOID Card
  • CPR Certification

EDUCATION

High school or equivalent  in Business Administration

Chicago State University-Chicago, IL


Associate's degree

Timeline

Secretary

Cook County Bd Of Commissioners (Various Agencies)
03.2024 - Current

Security Officer

Rush/Fox Security
01.2023 - 03.2024

Inside Sales Support Representative

Heitdman Steel Products/Davis Staffing
01.2023 - 07.2023

Contact Tracer- Remote

Cook County Department of Public Health
01.2021 - 04.2022

Finance Officer Administrative Assistant

City of Chicago Department of Law/Finance (Professional Dynamic Network, Inc)
07.2019 - 03.2020

Driver

Disparti Law Group
07.2018 - 12.2018

Mover & Maker

Method Home (People Against Dirty, MFG.)
03.2015 - 07.2018

Medical Staff Office/Special Projects (MSO Dr. Files)

Franciscan St. Margaret Health Alliance (Office Team Temp Agency)
11.2014 - 02.2015

Receptionist/Customer Service

Purdue Technology Center NWI (Express Pros Temp Agency)
02.2014 - 10.2014

Administrative Assistant to Pastor, Director of Development Ministries and Career Development Ministries, Saving Grace Ministries Bookstore Assistant to Manager

Apostolic Church of God
10.1999 - 07.2013
BRENDA JONES