Codie Barlow
Dickinson,TX
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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Administrative Assistant
Ascension Roofing & Construction
Houston, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Coordinated bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Generated and turned in insurance reports/made contents listings for insurance agencies
Owner/Operator
A Haute Mess
Dickinson, TX
01.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Service Director
Club Corp
League City, TX
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Supervisor/Event Coordinator/Bartender
Downtown Cafe
Lufkin , TX
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Organized, coordinated and deployed many types of events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
- Delivered smooth training execution by coordinating site selection, marketing, event management and follow-up.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
Office Manager/Co Owner
LoneStar Electric
Lufkin, TX
05.2005 - 03.2011
- Generated and developed leads, using networking and door to door to acquire new clients.
- Interacted well with employees and customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed daily operations, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
- Appraised inventory levels and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Wrote proposals/bids
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology And Business
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXCriminal Justice
Angelina College
Lufkin, TXSkills
- Task Prioritization/Multitasking
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Resource Coordination and Allocation
- Schedule Management
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Quickbooks
- Document and File Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Business Administration/Data Entry
- Event Planning/Appointment Coordination
- Writing and Editing Skills
- Social Media Updating
- Remote Conferencing
Interests
Volunteering in the community, traveling, hiking, biking, concerts, crafting
Timeline
Freelance Administrative Assistant
Ascension Roofing & Construction
09.2020 - Current
Service Director
Club Corp
02.2016 - 12.2019
Owner/Operator
A Haute Mess
01.2016 - Current
Supervisor/Event Coordinator/Bartender
Downtown Cafe
02.2014 - 03.2016
Office Manager/Co Owner
LoneStar Electric
05.2005 - 03.2011
Associate of Arts - Psychology And Business
Stephen F Austin State University
Criminal Justice
Angelina College