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Byron Gentry

Waxahachie

Summary

Dynamic Administrative Assistant with proven expertise at Road and Bridge Precinct 3, excelling in customer service and office management. Recognized for effectively managing HR issues and maintaining confidentiality while enhancing team collaboration. Strong problem solver fostering positive professional relationships.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Road and Bridge Precinct 3
02.2015 - Current
  • Answer multi-line phone system, screening calls, delivering messages to staff and dealing with precinct issues.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Deliver excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital information.
  • Manage purchasing issues with up to $50,000 without prior approval. Manage issues over $50,000 with prior approval.
  • Manage HR issues for over 20 employees.
  • Consult with the Commissioner on all of the above

Private Investigator

Self
05.2012 - 02.2018

Regional Director

St. Moritz Security Services
05.2006 - 03.2012

Managed Armed and Unarmed Security Officers from Offices in Houston and Dallas. Managed two National Accounts nationwide with over 350 locations.

Vice President/ General Manager

Security Group of Texas
10.2001 - 05.2006

Managed all operations and finances for a local private security/private investigationcompany with 150 employees

Police Lieutenant

Garland Police Department
05.1978 - 11.2001

Patrol Officer, Training Officer, SWAT officer, Explosive Ordinance Technician, Detective.

Patrol Superivsor, SWAT supervisor.

Gang Unit Commander

U. S. Marine

USMC
11.1972 - 09.1976

Marine Embassy Guard

Infantry Squad Leader, Machine Gun Section Leader, Weapons Platoon Sergeant, and Weapons Platoon Commander

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice/Public Adminstration

Abilene Christian University At Dallas
Dallas
05-1982

High School Diploma -

Woodro Wilson
Dallas
06-1972

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Strong Leadership and Team Building
  • Office administration
  • Administrative support
  • Customer relations
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong problem solver
  • Office management
  • Professional communication
  • Dedicated team player

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Road and Bridge Precinct 3
02.2015 - Current

Private Investigator

Self
05.2012 - 02.2018

Regional Director

St. Moritz Security Services
05.2006 - 03.2012

Vice President/ General Manager

Security Group of Texas
10.2001 - 05.2006

Police Lieutenant

Garland Police Department
05.1978 - 11.2001

U. S. Marine

USMC
11.1972 - 09.1976

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice/Public Adminstration

Abilene Christian University At Dallas

High School Diploma -

Woodro Wilson
Byron Gentry