CAROLE L. ACTON
Port Monmouth
Summary
Experienced in administrative positions with a successful history of managing office operations, coordinating schedules, and delivering exceptional customer service. Proficient in using various software applications and maintaining confidentiality. Detail-oriented and skilled at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to producing high-quality work and contributing to organizational success. Seeking a dynamic administrative role to leverage extensive experience and skills for driving efficiency and productivity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
East Hanover Lock & Safe
05.2023 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
- Supported month-end closing activities, such as reconciling bank statements and adjusting journal entries, for accurate financial reporting purposes.
- Reconciled bank statements and credit card accounts for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in timely invoicing for clients, ensuring prompt payments and positive cash flow.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive financial information, upholding ethical standards in all professional interactions.
- Updated financial records using various software programs for current, accurate accounts.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to billing issues or account balances due diligently and professionally.
Food Service Worker
Whitson's Food Services, Thorne Middle School
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
Laundry Attendant
Laundry 101
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity and minimal downtime.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently, fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
- Coordinated daily laundry tasks with other team members to maximize efficiency and maintain a smooth workflow.
- Managed inventory levels for laundry supplies such as detergents, softeners, and stain removers to prevent shortages or delays in service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving any complaints or issues related to laundry services.
Deputy Court Administrator
CMCA
10.1997 - 06.2019
- Processed workflows related to specific areas of court processes.
- Reviewed presented documents for compliance to standards.
- Sorted, stamped and filed wide variety of legal and judicial materials.
- Maintained flow of documents received and served through appropriate clerks up to judges and back to final destination.
- Handled database management for specific areas of law.
- Implemented innovative case management systems, resulting in reduced backlog and faster case processing times.
- Ensured timely resolution of cases by coordinating court schedules and maintaining accurate records.
- Maintained a high level of security within the courthouse by collaborating with law enforcement personnel on safety protocols.
- Implemented best practices in record retention policies, improving organization''s information management.
- Managed court budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources for smooth operation of the judiciary.
- Established effective communication strategies between courtroom personnel, leading to increased cooperation among different roles within the justice system.
- Oversaw facility maintenance projects to ensure an optimal work environment for court employees and visitors alike.
- Enhanced court staff productivity through effective training programs and performance evaluations.
- Updated court technology systems, improving efficiency in document filing and retrieval operations for all parties involved in cases.
- Facilitated the implementation of alternative dispute resolution methods, resulting in a reduction of court caseloads and expediting case resolutions.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing professional development opportunities and targeted training initiatives.
- Addressed concerns from litigants promptly to maintain positive public perception of the judiciary.
- Improved public trust in the judicial system by fostering open communication channels between the court and community stakeholders.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations regarding indigent defense services, ensuring that all eligible defendants received representation as mandated by law.
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors for necessary services, achieving cost savings while maintaining service quality levels required by the judiciary.
- Promoted adherence to legal standards through strict enforcement of courtroom policies and procedures.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Education
Business -
Linden High School
LindenSkills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Word
- Time management
- Microsoft Excel
- File organization
- Microsoft outlook
- Customer and client relations
- Computer proficiency
- Filing
- Customer relations
- Clerical support
- Critical thinking
- Strong problem solver
- Scheduling
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Office management
- Professional communication
- Database entry
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Dedicated team player
- Excel spreadsheets
- Appointment scheduling
- Recordkeeping
- Verbal communication
- Data organization
- Deadline oriented
- Records management
- Professional and mature
- Calendar management
- Filing and data archiving
- Invoice processing
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Document management
- Spreadsheets
- Multi-line phone systems
- Spreadsheet management
- Client relations
- Tech-Savvy
- Confidential document control
- Schedule management
- Internet research
- Internal communications
- Workflow optimization
- Bookkeeping
- Database management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
East Hanover Lock & Safe
05.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
Whitson's Food Services, Thorne Middle School
11.2022 - Current
Laundry Attendant
Laundry 101
05.2021 - Current
Deputy Court Administrator
CMCA
10.1997 - 06.2019
Business -
Linden High School
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