Dedicated Administrative Assistant with over 15 years of experience elevating office operations and customer satisfaction. Expert at balancing high-volume administrative tasks with a people-first approach to service. Proven track record of streamlining workflows, managing complex schedules, and building strong professional relationships through exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principals Secretary
North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock, AR
05.2023 - Current
Calendar & Meeting Management: Scheduling appointments for the principal, arranging conferences, and maintaining the school’s master calendar.
Correspondence: Drafting and proofreading letters, memos, and newsletters for parents and staff.
Records Maintenance: Managing confidential student and personnel files, including attendance, disciplinary records, and health information.
Personnel Coordination: Arranging for substitutes to ensure classroom coverage and maintaining staff absence logs.
Materials Preparation: Preparing student and staff handbooks, graduation programs, and schedules for the start and end of the school year
Budgeting & Bookkeeping: Assisting in budget preparation, reconciling accounts, and managing the school’s base budget.
Purchasing: Processing purchase orders for department supplies and equipment and maintaining an accurate inventory of school materials.
Facility Oversight: Managing building use requests and submitting work orders for necessary repairs or maintenance.
Receptionist Duties: Acting as the first point of contact by greeting visitors, screening phone calls, and providing information on school policies.
Crisis Liaison: Maintaining communication with district offices and other agencies during emergency situations.
Stakeholder Liaison: Serving as a resource for teachers, parents, and students to resolve conflicts or exchange sensitive information
Key Inventory: Controlling and tracking the distribution of school keys to authorized staff.
Showroom Consultant
Falk Plumbing Supply
North Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - 05.2023
Design Guidance: Assisting homeowners and designers in selecting fixtures like faucets, sinks, tubs, and vanities that align with their project’s style and budget.
Project Lifecycle Management: Working with builders and architects from initial inspiration through final product delivery to ensure all plumbing components are compatible with the construction.
Technical Advising: Educating customers on product features, water efficiency standards, and installation requirements to ensure selections meet local building codes.
Suggestive Selling: Recommending related products, such as decorative hardware or specialized valves, to enhance the customer’s final design and experience.
Quoting and Estimating: Preparing detailed job quotations, specifications, and submittals for contractors and trade professionals.
Order Management: Meticulously processing sales orders and tracking them through delivery to ensure accuracy and timely arrival on job sites.
Relationship Building: Establishing long-term professional partnerships with plumbers, home builders, and interior designers to secure repeat business.
Inventory & Logistics: Coordinating with warehouse teams to manage stock levels, handle special orders, and resolve product return or warranty issues.
Visual Merchandising: Ensuring showroom displays are clean, functional, and reflective of current design trends.
Catalog Upkeep: Maintaining current pricing lists, product binders, and manufacturer catalogs to provide accurate information.
Industry Expertise: Continuously training on new product lines, luxury trends, and evolving plumbing technologies to provide "best-in-class" advice.
Loan Rehabilitation Specialist (Supervisor)
Mid South Adjustment Company
Little Rock, AR
12.2018 - 01.2022
Staff Oversight: Directly managing a team of rehabilitation specialists, including hiring, conducting performance evaluations, and providing ongoing coaching.
Training Development: Creating and facilitating training programs for staff on complex federal loan regulations, repayment options (such as Income-Driven Repayment), and debt counseling techniques.
Workload Management: Planning and assigning daily tasks to ensure the team meets production goals and service delivery requirements.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all rehabilitation agreements and loan servicing activities adhere to laws, standards, and Title IV statutes.
Quality Assurance: Conducting periodic reviews of disability claims, loan files, and repayment agreements to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Policy Implementation: Interpreting and implementing changes in federal laws and procedures, then refining internal business processes accordingly.
Default Management: Overseeing the institution's default
prevention programs and developing strategies to lower cohort default rates
Escalated Problem Solving: Resolving complex student appeals or highly technical loan application issues that specialists cannot handle independently.
Strategic Liaison: Serving as the primary point of contact between the office and external stakeholders, including loan servicers, credit bureaus, and the Department of Education.
Outreach & Advocacy: Representing the organization at conferences and leading workshops on responsible borrowing and financial literacy.
Administrative Specialist III
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
07.2018 - 12.2018
Workflow Coordination: Establishing priorities, setting deadlines, and overseeing general office functions to ensure smooth daily operations.
Complex Scheduling: Managing intricate calendars for hospital leadership or clinical teams, including coordinating meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
Documentation & Reporting: Researching and gathering data to prepare specialized reports, summaries, and presentations for management or regulatory review.
Policy Implementation: Assisting in the development, revision, and recommendation of administrative procedures to improve efficiency.
Record Management: Oversight of sensitive patient and personnel records, ensuring they are accurately maintained in both physical and electronic filing systems.
Budget Support: Monitoring and assisting in the preparation of departmental or program budgets, including tracking expenditures and reconciling financial records.
Purchasing & Inventory: Managing the procurement of office and medical supplies, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining equipment inventory.
Human Resources Support: Coordinating personnel functions such as onboarding new staff, managing leave records, and sometimes supervising clerical or technical support teams.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all administrative tasks align with federal and state healthcare laws, including strict adherence to HIPAA for patient privacy.
Shift Manager
Starbucks
Little Rock, AR
02.2017 - 06.2018
Cash Handling: Counting in/out tills, managing the safe, preparing bank deposits, and ensuring strict adherence to cash management policies.
Inventory Oversight: Monitoring stock levels, placing orders for milk and supplies, and performing "pulls" (thawing food) to meet daily sales projections while minimizing waste.
Automated Systems: Using store software to track labor hours, inventory counts, and daily sales goals.
On-the-Spot Coaching: Providing real-time feedback to baristas on drink quality, customer connections, and speed of service.
Communication: Leading "huddles" to update the team on new promotions, seasonal launches, and store goals.
Problem Solving: Resolving customer complaints with "Make it Right" empowerment and handling internal team conflicts professionally.
Customer Service Rep 9
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Little Rock, AR
07.2016 - 01.2017
Member Support: Responding to inbound calls, emails, or chat messages regarding benefits, claims, and billing.
Provider Assistance: Verifying eligibility and explaining reimbursement details or contract language to medical offices and hospitals.
Coverage Education: Interpreting multiple insurance contracts to explain what services are covered, what a member's out-of-pocket costs will be, and how to find in-network providers.
Claims Investigation: Researching membership databases and billing history to resolve complex claim or enrollment issues.
Issue Escalation: Recognizing trends in customer complaints and escalating systemic problems or suspected fraudulent activities to leadership for resolution.
Collaboration: Working closely with departments like Enrollment and Claims Adjudication to provide thorough follow-up on unresolved inquiries.
Fast-Paced Productivity: Meeting departmental goals for volume, quality, and First Contact Resolution
Continuous Learning: Participating in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on ever-changing government regulations and seasonal health plan updates.
Collector II/Supervisor
Wells Fargo Dealer Services
Irving, TX
05.2015 - 05.2016
Delinquent Account Recovery: Contacting customers with past-due auto loans to understand the reasons for delinquency and secure payment commitments.
Negotiation & Workout: Evaluating a customer’s financial situation to negotiate full payments or create restructured repayment terms and workout plans.
Skip Tracing: Utilizing credit bureau data, public records, and internet search tools to locate "skips" (customers who have moved or changed contact info).
Collateral Evaluation: Reviewing account equity to determine potential loss projections and evaluating the need for repossession based on risk.
Comprehensive Documentation: Formally recording all conversations, payment arrangements, and collection activities within proprietary software to ensure a clear audit trail.
Daily Workflow Management: Planning activities, assigning daily workloads, and directing the team during high-volume inbound or outbound call shifts.
Coaching & Development: Leading "side-by-side" observations, conducting call listening sessions, and providing formal feedback to help collectors meet performance metrics.
Escalation Handling: Serving as the primary point of contact for complex disputes, non-routine questions, and disgruntled customers.
Performance Monitoring: Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as delinquency rates, charge-offs, and total dollars recovered.
Staff Training: Orienting new hires on policies, state/federal collection regulations, and specialized account resolution systems.
Customer Service Rep 2/ Collector 2
Ally Financial
Little Rock, AR
09.2013 - 01.2015
Delinquent Account Recovery: Contacting customers with past-due auto loans to understand the reasons for delinquency and secure payment commitments.
Negotiation & Workout: Evaluating a customer’s financial situation to negotiate full payments or create restructured repayment terms and workout plans.
Skip Tracing: Utilizing credit bureau data, public records, and internet search tools to locate "skips" (customers who have moved or changed contact info).
Collateral Evaluation: Reviewing account equity to determine potential loss projections and evaluating the need for repossession based on risk.
Comprehensive Documentation: Formally recording all conversations, payment arrangements, and collection activities within proprietary software to ensure a clear audit trail.
Daily Workflow Management: Planning activities, assigning daily workloads, and directing the team during high-volume inbound or outbound call shifts.
Coaching & Development: Leading "side-by-side" observations, conducting call listening sessions, and providing formal feedback to help collectors meet performance metrics.
Escalation Handling: Serving as the primary point of contact for complex disputes, non-routine questions, and disgruntled customers.
Performance Monitoring: Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as delinquency rates, charge-offs, and total dollars recovered.
Staff Training: Orienting new hires on policies, state/federal collection regulations, and specialized account resolution systems.
Customer Service Rep/ Team Leader
International Computer Services
Little Rock, AR
03.2009 - 06.2013
Payment Plans: Setting up budget-friendly installment plans for high-cost procedures or surgeries.
Charity Care Screening: Identifying patients who qualify for financial assistance or "hardship" programs offered by the hospital.
Coding Review: Checking for basic coding errors (ICD-10/CPT) that might have caused a claim denial
Insurance Coordination: Verifying if claims were properly filed with providers before pursuing the patient for the balance.
HIPAA Compliance: Ensuring all communications strictly protect sensitive patient health information.