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Deborah Delk

Gary,IN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Genesis Convention Center
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.

Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Gary

City Of Gary
10.2015 - 12.2019
  • Directed operations, planning and administration of city departments.
  • Attended public forums, events and informal meetings.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.

Administrative Assistant - Asst. Director

Department Of Children And Family Services
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Managed communication to 2 executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
  • Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats, using correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar and style.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.

Administrative Assistant -Director of Nursing

HealthMasters
10.2013 - 05.2014
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Planned and assigned workload to 10-person nursing staff to direct patient care.

Administrative Assistant to the Supt.

Gary Community School Corporation
02.2004 - 06.2012
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.

Middle Management Secretary to the Asst. Supt.

Gary Community School Corp
08.1999 - 02.2004
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
  • Enhanced projects with efficient schedules, coordinated related documents, and organized resources to support unique demands.
  • Drafted professional memos, letters, and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.

Treasurer - Melton School

Gary Community School Corporation
07.1999 - 08.1999
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

HPER Athletic Secretary in Curriculum Services

Gary Community School Corporation
10.1995 - 07.1999
  • Composed, typed and prepared routine correspondence, reports and memoranda for faculty and staff members.
  • Organized, maintained and updated files and records, keeping data for faculty members current and in good order.
  • Monitored budget expenditures for functional areas.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Received and referred phone, mail or in-person inquiries and requests to appropriate staff.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Substitute Secretary

Gary Community School Corporation
02.1995 - 10.1995
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.

Executive Secretary

Neurological Center
07.1989 - 02.1995
  • Handled confidential information in professional manner.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
  • Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.

Education

Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Ivy Tech
Gary, IN
05.1978

High School Diploma -

West Side Leadership Academy
Gary, IN
06.1976

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Office Organization
  • Expectation Management
  • Management Team Leadership

Timeline

Director

Genesis Convention Center
04.2017 - 12.2019

Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Gary

City Of Gary
10.2015 - 12.2019

Administrative Assistant - Asst. Director

Department Of Children And Family Services
05.2014 - 10.2015

Administrative Assistant -Director of Nursing

HealthMasters
10.2013 - 05.2014

Administrative Assistant to the Supt.

Gary Community School Corporation
02.2004 - 06.2012

Middle Management Secretary to the Asst. Supt.

Gary Community School Corp
08.1999 - 02.2004

Treasurer - Melton School

Gary Community School Corporation
07.1999 - 08.1999

HPER Athletic Secretary in Curriculum Services

Gary Community School Corporation
10.1995 - 07.1999

Substitute Secretary

Gary Community School Corporation
02.1995 - 10.1995

Executive Secretary

Neurological Center
07.1989 - 02.1995

Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Ivy Tech

High School Diploma -

West Side Leadership Academy

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