Deborah Nelms
Rincon,GA
Summary
Manager and Administrative Assistant with 30 years of experience in enhancing workplace safety and optimizing office operations. Proven track record in meticulous record-keeping and fostering collaborative environments that boost efficiency and employee morale.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant III
International Paper
05.2018 - Current
- Streamlined safety documentation processes, enhance compliance and ensure timely training updates across all departments.
- Coordinated schedules, fostering team engagement, and promoting a proactive safety culture within the organization.
- Facilitated effective communication among departments, fostering teamwork and enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Ensure all Safety, Contractor, Radiation, and medical documents are filed properly and easily accessible.
- Help maintain stock, adjust inventory for Critical Stores PPE Equipment. Ordered or rented extra equipment and supplies for annual outages for all departments.
- Manage oversite of safety prescription glasses program.
- Create annual POs for safety support services to include Medical, PPE, critical equipment, Fire, and Radiation safety.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Office Manager
St. Joseph/Candler Medical Group
01.2001 - 05.2018
- Successfully transferred two clinics from paper to electronic medical records within two weeks.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing digital filing systems, leading to noticeable reductions in document retrieval times and enhanced productivity.
- Fostered a supportive team environment by organizing monthly feedback sessions, promoting open communication, and boosting overall staff morale.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify inefficiencies, implementing solutions that resulted in measurable improvements in task completion rates.
- Developed a client follow-up protocol that increased appointment retention rates, significantly strengthening client relationships and service continuity.
- Maintained meticulous records of office expenditures and budgets, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify inefficiencies, leading to substantial improvements in task completion rates across the office.
- Promote a supportive work environment by organizing monthly feedback sessions, enhancing communication and overall staff morale.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing digital filing systems, leading to noticeable reductions in document retrieval times and enhanced productivity.
- Monitored front reception areas so that any questions could be promptly addressed.
- Hired, managed, developed, and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Restaurant Manager
Arby’s, McDonalds
01.1991 - 01.2001
Education
High School Diploma -
Windsor Forest High School
Savannah, GA06.1988
Skills
- Safety training facilitation
- Office administration
- Compliance coordination
- Accounting and finance
- Microsoft 365 proficiency
- Ignite 12 expertise
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving
- File management systems
- PPE knowledge
- SAP software skills
- Fall protection techniques
Certification
- Certified in Fall Protection Competent Person, 01/01/25
- Certified in Hazardous Materials, 07/01/25
- Certified in Gamma Radiation Training, 01/01/20
Hobbies and Interests
- Dirt track racing – YouTube Channel (Nelms Racing)
- Family activities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant III
International Paper
05.2018 - Current
Office Manager
St. Joseph/Candler Medical Group
01.2001 - 05.2018
Restaurant Manager
Arby’s, McDonalds
01.1991 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Windsor Forest High School
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