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Certification
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OfficeManager
Carol Gooch

Carol Gooch

Lubbock,TX

Summary

Organized Office Manager with over 30 years of experience in the plumbing and construction industry. Adept in prioritizing projects and multitasking effectively to achieve project goals. A methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in plumbing. Offering these skills and a strong work ethic. 


Enthusiastic Administrative Assistant with expertise in anticipating professional needs and proactively identifying and resolving problems. Bringing a proven ability to promote organization and availability through effective schedule development. Excellent customer service and conflict management skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager and Owner

Dave's Quality Plumbing, Inc.
01.2000 - Current
  • Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking, and shipment receiving.
  • Created reports and presentations.
  • Created and managed electronic customer records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to billing and accounts receivable.
  • Managed owner's itinerary and appointments.
  • Completed weekly payroll for 5 employees.
  • Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated jobs and managed schedules as project manager.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates for vacant and new positions.
  • Handled all incoming business and client requests for information.
  • Sourced vendors for plumbing jobs and negotiated contracts.
  • Compared vendor prices to ensure optimal savings.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Ordered all office supplies including ink cartridges, toner and paper.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Therapy Staff LLC.
  • Provided direct occupational therapy services in SNIFF settings.
  • Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses  and CNA's to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
  • Accurately charted patient levels  according to established procedures..

Real Estate Agent

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Showed properties to potential buyers and other brokers at open houses and by appointment.
  • Guided clients from beginning to end of the home buying process in choosing the right property.
  • Accompanied buyers and sellers to their home inspections and appraisals.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Negotiated final sales prices with home sellers.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Communicated between buyers and sellers about property transactions. 
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Continually stayed up-to-date on mortgage rates and related real estate news.
  • Communicated with clients to understand their property needs and preferences.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
2000

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising And Design

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA

Certificate - Paralegal

University Of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Payroll and budgeting
  • Project management
  • Customer service
  • Office management
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation and control
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Holds current furnishing license

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Timeline

Office Manager and Owner

Dave's Quality Plumbing, Inc.
01.2000 - Current

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Grossmont College

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising And Design

Southwestern College

Certificate - Paralegal

University Of San Diego

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Therapy Staff LLC.

Real Estate Agent

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.