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Chanel  Patton

Chanel Patton

Administrative Assistant
Antioch,TN

Summary

People-person with strong communication skills, upbeat nature and organized approach to handling program operations. Physically fit with stamina to handle demanding work. Experienced counselor coordinator with knowledge and abilities to lead children through variety of activities. Familiar with helping individuals of different skill levels enjoy recreation and enhance wellness. Safety-oriented and observant with basic First Aid and CPR training. Financial Accountant specializing in financial planning, reporting and analysis in both private and public sectors. Flexible CPA adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technology. Adept at budget forecasting, financial reporting and corporate tax planning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

YMCA Counselor

YMCA
Nashville, TN
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Coordinated and arranged decorations, equipment and food service to facilitate various entertaining activities.
  • Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Diversified recreational offerings by building and overseeing activity schedule.
  • Observed participants for signs of physical distress and stopped activity to administer care.

Nutrition Cluster Manager

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2005 - 11.2021
  • Implemented maintenance and reliability best practices to improve production output.
  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
  • Devised meal plans in line with patients' age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices.
  • Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
  • Researched calories and nutritional content of various meals and summarized data in comprehensive reports.
  • Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
  • Managed payroll for over 8 hourly and salaried employees.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Generated reports to assess performance and make adjustments.
  • Created new programs that resulted in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Answered calls per to assist with customer questions and concerns.

Administrative Assistant

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - Current
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.

Finance Accountant

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
11.2021 - 05.2024
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • identified and solved complex strategy problems that impacted financial management and business direction.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
05.2023

Associate of Science - Dental Assisting

Daymar College -
Nashville, TN
2010

Skills

  • Safety guidelines
  • Group activity implementation
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Accurate recordkeeping
  • Positive relationships
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Activity coordination
  • Safety training
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Decision-making
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Policy and Control
  • Journal Entry Preparation

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
05.2024 - Current

Finance Accountant

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
11.2021 - 05.2024

YMCA Counselor

YMCA
06.2020 - 11.2021

Nutrition Cluster Manager

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
08.2005 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tennessee State University

Associate of Science - Dental Assisting

Daymar College -
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