CHRISTINE SHORT
Lockport,NY
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Mt. St Marys Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Human Resources Manager
Elderwood At Lockport
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Regularly analyzed workforce trends to proactively address potential skill gaps or staffing needs.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Established effective succession planning strategies to prepare future leaders in line with organizational objectives.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
Human Resource Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
04.2010 - 08.2016
- Anticipate and address talent needs through strategic recruiting, staffing, and training
- Responsible for developing leadership skills of the management staff and actively coaching them
- Partner with the store manager on studying market trends and develop long and short-term plans for driving employee engagement and retention in the store
- Effectively model communication and leadership in the store while consistently applying the company’s policies, management practices, and legal rights.
Department Manager, Human Resources Assistant
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Responsible for managing the associates, inventory, and products in the department
- Including selling special order products and installations
- Increased sales by 2% from 2010-11 by being a strategic resource to our business partners
- Evaluated performance measurements to help my department meet our goals.
Aquarist
Niagara Falls Aquarium
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Cared for the fish and invertebrates living in the many exhibits throughout the aquarium
- This included feeding and exhibit maintenance including cleaning and keeping the exhibits as natural as possible
- Planned daily diets and treated animals according to veterinarian’s direction.
Marine Biologist
AOI Company
12.2000 - 10.2006
- Worked aboard commercial fishing vessels out of the Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, and Pacific Ocean
- Duties included collecting fishing effort and locating information, sampling the catch for species composition
- Onshore duties included dock rounds, entering, and editing data and safety review of vessels.
Field Biologist Assistant
SUNY OSWEGO
07.1997 - 08.2000
- Assisted professor in setting grids at Rice Creek Field Station (400 acres in Owego, NY)
- Setting and checking live traps, assisted in data collection of small mammals including handling and ear tagging of the animals.
Education
BS - Zoology
University of Otago
Dunedin, New ZealandMaster of Science in Anthrozoology -
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Zoology -
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY01.2000
Skills
- Data organization
- Paperwork drafting
- High Volume Phone Inquiries
- Strategic Planning
- Payroll and budgeting
- Document and File Management
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Outlook
- Recordkeeping
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Remote Conferencing
Computer Experience
- Statview
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- AtSea data collection
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Mt. St Marys Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Elderwood At Lockport
05.2018 - 06.2023
Human Resource Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
04.2010 - 08.2016
Aquarist
Niagara Falls Aquarium
01.2008 - 01.2009
Department Manager, Human Resources Assistant
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2007 - 06.2013
Marine Biologist
AOI Company
12.2000 - 10.2006
Field Biologist Assistant
SUNY OSWEGO
07.1997 - 08.2000
BS - Zoology
University of Otago
Master of Science in Anthrozoology -
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science in Zoology -
State University of New York at Oswego