Darren Harris
Orlando,FL
Summary
Extremely motivated and adaptable professional poised to leverage16+ years’ highly-transferrable experience in a challenging new role. Proven success optimizing operations by delivering outstanding administrative support, implementing efficient process improvements, and devising team building initiatives to motivate top performance. Engaging interpersonal communicator adept at building positive relationships across all levels while promoting an energetic and collaborative environment founded on integrity and diversity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Leader/Key Holder
GAP, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Led dynamic teams to achieve strategic goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Improved team performance by implementing effective training programs and mentorship.
- Developed strategic plans for enhancing operational efficiency and driving revenue growth.
- Achieved significant cost savings with streamlined processes and resource optimization.
- Trained employees on Product or Service and assigned duties.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Resolved complex challenges with innovative solutions, maintaining focus on long-term goals.
- Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions and guide organizational strategy.
Operations / Administrative Assistant
Harris Electric & Repair, LLC
01.2017 - 03.2024
- Coordinate all administrative functions to enable fiber optics executive to drive on-time completions of several contracts with Google Fiber, Comcast, Verizon, Spectrum, and Mediacom
- Perform new hire drug screens and manage accounts payables and receivables
- Deliver superior clerical support, including composing and editing error-free communications, scheduling appointments, engaging with clients, and maintaining meticulous document management systems
- Researched and procured variety of field equipment while adhering to strict budgetary guidelines
- Cultivate positive relationships across all levels while attending various business meetings to collaborate on end-to-end project management timelines, issues, and concerns
- Increase client and employee satisfaction and retention by establishing environment of integrity, diversity, and accountability and providing first class customer service
Team Member
Mercedes Benz International
01.2004 - 01.2017
- Optimized line productivity in fast-paced, high-pressure environment by motivating top performance and promoting a culture of teamwork and collaboration founded on integrity, diversity, and accountability
- Partnered with Quality Assurance by inspecting items for defects
- Mastered swift understanding of varying assembly instructions to drive first-rate, timely project completions
- Maintained current knowledge of all policy and procedure changes to comply with corporate and regulatory standards and guidelines
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and engagement through team building and exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Ensured uninterrupted availability of all supplies and parts through efficient inventory management
- Served on numerous continuous improvement groups in recognition of ability to identify deficiencies and devise process improvements to maximize productivity and efficiency, including upgrading various workstations
- Additional experience as Medical Transcriptionist, File Clerk, and Payroll Assistant with the University of Alabama and Administrative Assistant with Knight Signs Industries
Education
Nursing -
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Administrative Assistance
- Office Policies & Procedures
- Calendar Management
- Process Improvements
- Meticulous Data Entry
- Document & File Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relationship Management
- Customer Service Excellence
Timeline
Experienced Leader/Key Holder
GAP, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Operations / Administrative Assistant
Harris Electric & Repair, LLC
01.2017 - 03.2024
Team Member
Mercedes Benz International
01.2004 - 01.2017
Nursing -
Shelton State Community College
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