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Damani Smith

Damani Smith

Nashville,TN

Summary

Enthusiastic person with exceptional eye for detail and organization. Good and professional communicator with excellent customer service skills. Has a "Can Do" work ethics. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Organized and dedicated 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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Vanderbilt University
05.2024 - Current

Molecular Physiology Biophysics

  • Manage invoicing and reimbursements for events/visitors
  • Assists with Departmental Procurement and One Card purchasing.
  • Booking Guest Travel for visiting speakers using Concur
  • Assists with processing travel and other expense reimbursements

Temporary Office Administrative Support

Vanderbilt University
01.2024 - 04.2024

Data Science Institute

  • Process work orders in ReadyApp and follow up with PlantOps as needed
  • Managing multiple calendar (events, office hours, conference rooms)
  • Work and prepare expense reports and purchase requisitions
  • Check classroom and office for business needs
  • Assist with event support
  • Maintain a record of grants
  • Organizing and tracking logistics for events
  • Regularly check stock of supplies and purchase items as needed
  • Other tasks as assigned

Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Harvest Hands Community Development
09.2019 - 12.2023
  • Greeted guests and provide a warm caring initial experience for guests
  • Answer phone line calls and messages
  • Receive and distribute mail and packages
  • Order office supplies
  • Make copies, filing and faxing information
  • Inventory management
  • Offer coffee to guests upon arrival
  • Calendar management
  • Communicating with students and parents in a welcoming manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Hospitality and Fan Engagement Intern

Vanderbilt Athletic Department
09.2019 - 02.2020

McGugin Center

  • Assisted with premium hospitality suites for donors on game days
  • Managed fan assistance desk and hospitality hotline
  • Worked with donors, boosters, season ticket holders and National Commodore club members

Empower Sports Coordinator

Harvest Hands Community Development
06.2016 - 01.2020
  • Coordinate three sports programs throughout the year for elementary school children (Flag football, Basketball, Kickball)
  • Create detailed plans for sports clinics and assist with securing resources for operations (grants, fees, etc.)
  • Work with community partners and volunteers to help implement sports leagues
  • Oversee the setup and breakdown of the fields, gym and equipment needed
  • Mentor students and young adults in the neighborhood as Empower Sports volunteers and leaders to help with growth of program

Education

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management -

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
05.2020

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Organizational skills
  • Critical Thinker/Problem Solver
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Vanderbilt University
05.2024 - Current

Temporary Office Administrative Support

Vanderbilt University
01.2024 - 04.2024

Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Harvest Hands Community Development
09.2019 - 12.2023

Hospitality and Fan Engagement Intern

Vanderbilt Athletic Department
09.2019 - 02.2020

Empower Sports Coordinator

Harvest Hands Community Development
06.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management -

Trevecca Nazarene University
Damani Smith