Dakota Haynes
Saint Leonard,Maryland
Summary
Detail-oriented office manager and project coordinator adept at managing teams and optimizing workflows. Expertise in scheduling, budget preparation, and employee training fosters a productive environment. Ability to implement solutions that resolve challenges and improve performance metrics across diverse projects.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
McKenzie Contracting
Owings, Maryland
04.2026 - Current
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff that I hired.
- Sent and tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Managed full-cycle employee life cycles, including performance management, corrective action plans, and off-boarding.
- Developed detailed 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD software.
- Used GIS Mapping Systems to proficiently create 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD software.
Project Coordinator
McKenzie Contracting
Owings, Maryland
04.2026 - Current
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines for multiple construction projects.
- Facilitated communication between teams, clients, and subcontractors.
- Organized project documentation and maintained accurate records.
- Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
- Established and maintained quality performance metrics to meet objectives.
- Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
- Contributed ideas towards process improvements that would increase efficiency or productivity levels.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.
Office Assistant
McKenzie Contracting
Owings, Maryland
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Oversaw office supplies and inventory management to enhance operational efficiency.
- Processed business forms and expense reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Executed accurate data entry tasks across multiple computer systems.
- Maintained comprehensive filing system for both paper and electronic records.
- Conducted research for special projects, effectively supporting staff needs.
- Directed incoming calls professionally to ensure proper routing to personnel.
- Monitored office expenses and ordered supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Developed spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to track expenses related to all office departments which included Operations and Sales.
Private Nanny
Sonja Miller
Owings, MD
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
Private Personal Assistant
Allison Trentman
Broomes Island, MD
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Planned social events such as parties or dinners for family or friends of the principal.
- Assisted families in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Maintained clerical correspondence via email and phone.
- Managed household inventory and maintenance schedules.
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Grover Place Childcare Center
Saint Leonard, MD
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Taught children to take care of personal needs, manage outerwear, and wash hands.
- Built social, emotional, and behavioral skills in children through modeling and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained welcoming and nurturing spaces with well-organized classroom stations and materials.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
- Organized files and records, and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities.
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents, and promote a professional workspace.
- Managed inventory of supplies, requesting restocks as necessary to maintain resources.
Server
Ledo Pizza
Prince Frederick, Maryland
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Processed credit card transactions, gift cards, and cash transactions
- Followed safety, sanitization, and food handling guidelines
- Managed billing and payments with POS system and accurate order input
- Supported team consistently, helping with hostess, food delivery and bussing needs.
Education
College of Southern Maryland
Prince Frederick, MarylandHigh School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Prince Frederick, MarylandSkills
- Customer focused attitude
- High level of professionalism
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Building and maintaining professional relationships
- Goal setting
- Documentation management
- Customer service
- Budgetary planning
- Invoice management
- Skill building
- Social perceptiveness
- Scheduling
- Task prioritization
- Proficient In Microsoft Suite
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Always willing to learn
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Notary Public - State of Maryland
Timeline
Office Manager
McKenzie Contracting
04.2026 - Current
Project Coordinator
McKenzie Contracting
04.2026 - Current
Office Assistant
McKenzie Contracting
09.2024 - 04.2026
Private Personal Assistant
Allison Trentman
01.2024 - 05.2024
Private Nanny
Sonja Miller
08.2022 - 09.2024
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Grover Place Childcare Center
07.2020 - 08.2022
Server
Ledo Pizza
06.2016 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
College of Southern Maryland