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Debbie Keith

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic Administrative Assistant with proven expertise at San Antonio Tile, Inc., excelling in client support and accurate data entry. Recognized for enhancing office efficiency through effective communication and proficient use of QuickBooks. Successfully streamlined processes, boosting team productivity and fostering a positive work environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

San Antonio Tile, Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2025
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information. Maintained financial records in QuickBooks. Paid Local, State and Federal taxes.
  • Onboarding and exiting of employees.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
  • Conducted research for project proposals, compiling information that supported winning bids.
  • Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
  • Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication, organizing meetings to discuss project progress and align objectives.
  • Improved staff morale by organizing recognition programs, acknowledging outstanding contributions and fostering positive work culture.
  • Improved document processing speed by introducing automated templates for routine correspondence.
  • Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
  • Managed scheduling for executive team, balancing complex calendars to ensure optimal use of time.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.

Administrative Assistant

Allen’s Flowers & Gifts
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new software tools, increasing team productivity and reducing learning curves.
  • Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Education

Education

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12-1976

Skills

  • Client support
  • Accurate data entry
  • Proficient in software applications
  • Administrative support
  • Proficient in QuickBooks
  • Office administration support
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Effective time management
  • Excel proficiency
  • Document management
  • Outlook proficiency
  • Calendar management
  • Administrative coordination
  • Effective communication skills
  • Client relationship management
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Record management
  • Client communication skills
  • Administrative assistance
  • Proficient in problem resolution

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

San Antonio Tile, Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2025

Administrative Assistant

Allen’s Flowers & Gifts
03.2019 - 03.2021

Education

Mississippi State University