Brooke Centner
Andalusia
Summary
Highly organized professional experienced in administrative support and event planning. Known for attention to detail and effective inventory management, contributing to streamlined operations and successful program implementation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Cenergy Oil and Fuels
Andalusia
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed inventory levels using specialized tracking software.
- Monitored inventories on computer to generate accurate reports.
- Identified discrepancies between physical counts and computer records; investigated causes and took corrective action as needed.
- Participated in annual physical inventories conducted at multiple locations.
- Reconciled safes and tills between Excel spreadsheets and specialized software.
Grants Coordinator
City of Montgomery
Montgomery
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Researched and identified funding sources.
- Developed and wrote grant proposals.
- Managed grant programs from application to closeout.
- Tracked grant budgets, expenditures, and deliverables.
- Prepared and submitted grant reports to funding agencies.
- Ensured compliance with grant regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Served as a liaison between the City of Montgomery and funders.
- Collaborated with other departments and stakeholders to implement grant-funded projects.
- Oversaw Community Health Workers, interns, and project directors for grant projects.
- Coordinated grant-related community events.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion.
Administrative Assistant
City of Montgomery
Montgomery
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments and managing calendar activities.
- Managed incoming communications, including phone calls and emails promptly.
- Prepared meeting agendas and took detailed notes during discussions.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Developed presentations.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Teacher
Covington County Schools
Andalusia
08.2004 - 12.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery and effectiveness.
- Assisted in organizing school events and activities for student engagement.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and concerns.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- (I left Covington County Schools in January of 2014 to live in Costa Rica and returned to CCS in August of 2021.)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL12-1998
Skills
- Inventory management
- Grant writing
- Event planning
- Data analysis
- Compliance tracking
- Project coordination
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Cenergy Oil and Fuels
05.2025 - 08.2025
Grants Coordinator
City of Montgomery
10.2023 - 04.2025
Administrative Assistant
City of Montgomery
04.2023 - 10.2023
Teacher
Covington County Schools
08.2004 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Huntingdon College