David Benton
Oakland,CA
Summary
Professional with high standards and results-driven approach, prepared for role of Office Manager. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficiencies include administrative management, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Mark Cavagnero Associates
05.2024 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
Owner/Entrepreneur
Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Supervised the initial setup, design, and buildup of property into a full-serviced bakery
- Led, coached, and mentored a team of cake designers, assistants, and bakers daily
- Organized daily To-Do Lists and updated the order calendar and invoices to clients daily
- Filed quarterly taxes, yearly permits, and licenses
- Interviewed and hired all employees
- Founded and managed a custom cake business, growing revenue to $200K in the first year.
- Built business to 2000+ customers by implementing effective marketing and customer engagement plans.
Reception/Office Management
WRNS Studio
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Coordinated in-house catering for meeting needs
- Kitchen, lobby, and conference room maintenance.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, ensuring seamless daily operations and high levels of efficiency.
- Managed complex scheduling tasks, successfully coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for multiple staff members.
- Developed trustworthy rapport with clients through consistent communication and exceptional customer service skills.
- Evaluated office supply inventory regularly to prevent shortages while managing cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy
01.2004
Skills
- Meeting planning
- Human Resources Support
- Customer Service
- Administrative Support
- Inventory Control
- Office Management
- Mail handling
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Customer service
- Office management
- Clear oral/written communication
- Scheduling
Hobbies and Interests
- Baking
- Bikram Yoga
- Jogging
Office Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) Outlook
- GoToMeeting
- Slack
- Answering phones for 100+
- Zoom
- Teams
Timeline
Office Manager
Mark Cavagnero Associates
05.2024 - Current
Owner/Entrepreneur
Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio
11.2019 - 01.2024
Reception/Office Management
WRNS Studio
03.2013 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy
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