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Candace Kness

Aurora,Colorado

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with expertise in project management and office operations, known for implementing innovative tracking systems that improved reporting accuracy by 30%. Skilled in budget management and process optimization, consistently delivering exceptional customer service and resolving complex issues efficiently.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

FREELANCE
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Freelance project management and administrative assistant to a variety of businesses as needed.

Administrative Coordinator

RECON LOGISTICS
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Prepared and sent invoices to customers via email or USPS
  • Handled customer inquiries
  • Created monthly customer reports
  • Maintained and updated claims spreadsheets
  • Filed damage claims
  • Identified invoice discrepancies
  • Corrected invoice discrepancies
  • Liaison with customers for claims resolutions
  • Liaison with customers for billing resolutions
  • Arranged meetings

Administrative Assistant

MAIN EVENT
06.2002 - 02.2016
  • Planned and managed highly successful projects that earned the company hundreds of thousands of dollars repeatedly
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn organizational processes, workflows, policies and procedures of the company.
  • Handled a range of administrative support and office management functions for president and sales team.
  • Developed new tracking systems and reports that were praised for their quality, comprehensiveness and timeliness.
  • Answered telephones and courteously assisted customers within high-volume, deadline-driven settings.
  • Earned a reputation for rapidly and calmly resolving customer complaints and sales force technical issues.
  • Achieved superior marks on client evaluations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - ISS and Business

Westwood College
01.2007

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Budget Management
  • Process Managing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
  • Inventory Control
  • Calendaring/Scheduling/Meeting Planning
  • Administrative Support
  • Microsoft Office Certified
  • Project Planning
  • Reports
  • Analyzing Data
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Computer experienced with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Knowledge of various computer software applications

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

FREELANCE
01.2021 - 01.2025

Administrative Coordinator

RECON LOGISTICS
01.2016 - 01.2021

Administrative Assistant

MAIN EVENT
06.2002 - 02.2016

Bachelor's Degree - ISS and Business

Westwood College