Darlene Bentley
Winsted,CT
Summary
Accomplished Executive Assistant with a proven track record at Winchester Public Schools, adept in conflict management and Excel spreadsheets. Streamlined benefits processes, enhanced data confidentiality, and improved financial accuracy. Demonstrates professional maturity and exceptional executive support, ensuring operational excellence and strategic scheduling.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Winchester Public Schools
09.1997 - Current
- Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for all incoming staff.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and prepare reports as requested.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Performed periodic audits of HR files and records to verify the proper collection and filing of FMLA documents.
- Performed periodic audits of HR files and records to collect and file required documents.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Explained benefits plan to participants in easy-to-understand terms to educate each participant on available options.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into eFinance Plus.
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
- Managed open enrollment to streamline benefits processes for employees.
- Coordinated and conducted employee orientations to promote understanding of coverage and options.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and senior management group.
Office Manager
B & D Landscaping
01.1988 - Current
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Contacted vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues
- Processed invoices and journal entries efficiently and accurately, decreasing discrepancies.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Checked vendor payments, commissions, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Managed payroll documentation, time-card approval, and leave requests.
- Processed payroll for employees and reported payroll taxes for the organization.
- Verified payroll, vacation, and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes, and establishing position-related requirements.
- Determined required job seeker qualifications for potential interview by reviewing and evaluating resume and application information.
Education
40 Years of Extensive Office Experience
Skills
- Workers' compensation
- Powerpoint Presentation
- Conflict management
- Executive support
- Schedule & calendar planning
- File organization
- Human resource laws
- Financial Database
- Office management
- Proofreading
- Business correspondence
- Excel spreadsheets
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Winchester Public Schools
09.1997 - Current
Office Manager
B & D Landscaping
01.1988 - Current
40 Years of Extensive Office Experience
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