Dawn Garcia
Ennis,TX
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
W & G Construction, LLC
Ennis, TX
08.2015 - 06.2024
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
Office Manager
Nortex Construction
Ferris , TX
02.2011 - 07.2015
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Administrative Assistant
DLA Piper
Dallas, TX
12.2007 - 06.2011
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
Administrative Assistant
Wilson Elser International Law Firm
Dallas, TX
07.2000 - 11.2007
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ennis High School
Ennis06-1990
Skills
- Profit and loss analysis
- Project management
- Customer relations
- Sales management
- Business management
- Business administration
- Staff hiring
- Administrative oversight
- Verbal and written communication
- Profit and loss
- Small business operations
- Client service
- Human resources
- Social media control
Timeline
Owner
W & G Construction, LLC
08.2015 - 06.2024
Office Manager
Nortex Construction
02.2011 - 07.2015
Administrative Assistant
DLA Piper
12.2007 - 06.2011
Administrative Assistant
Wilson Elser International Law Firm
07.2000 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Ennis High School
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