Debra Lambert
North Wilkesboro,NC
Summary
Results-driven Administrative Coordinator with extensive experience supporting Human Resources, Finance, and office operations. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments while fostering positive relationships across departments. Committed to contributing to team success by leveraging a comprehensive understanding of administrative functions and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Projects & Shoebox Valuation
Samaritan’s Purse, Boone, NC
Boone, NC
11.2024 - 12.2024
- An Associate for Special Projects to assist in sorting, organizing and finally packing gifts. We had to be diligent to keep each city and/or recipients in the correct section as we worked in and out of the gifts until completion. Shoeboxes: I was tasked with inventory of boxes. Boxes were sorted by City. Each box was opened and an inventory of the box was conducted. Pictures of the items were made to go on file with each City.
- Temporary
Human Resources Compensation Associate
Samaritan’s Purse, Boone, NC
Boone, NC
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Reviewed and updated job descriptions to ensure accuracy and compliance with current guidelines. This included checking for any outdated or irrelevant information and making necessary revisions. We also formatted the job descriptions to meet current formatting standards, ensuring consistency and ease of reading. Our goal was to provide clear and concise descriptions that accurately portrayed the responsibilities and requirements of each position.
- Temporary position
Program Resource Specialist
Natural Resource Conservation, Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkesboro, NC
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Reviewed and approved contracts for accuracy and legal documentation. Added contract to Client database. Processed payments as required and monitored activity. Field visits if needed.
- Department of U.S.D.A.
- Temporary P-T Position
Accounts Payable III
Samaritans Purse, Boone, NC
Boone, NC
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Received and verified Vendor invoices. Reconciled, prepared, and entered the invoices for payment. Researched Vendor questions, disputes, and comforted parties/as we worked out a suitable plan. Processed outstanding invoices in a prompt manner. Reconciled monthly Statements from large vendors such as UPS, and Telephone companies. Helped with filing, and payment processing.
Human Resource Specialist
Wilkes County Schools, North Wilkesboro, NC
North Wilkesboro, NC
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Wilkes County Schools Human Resources served to give me greater insight into Human Resources relations. As a Human Resources Specialist, I managed the New Hire Regulation paperwork and pre-training for a specific District in the school system. Counseled existing employees on their yearly benefits at any given time during the year. Assist Principals/Directors with budgets, employee reviews, and confidential employee matters. Counseled employees who needed FMLA, Medical, or Workers Comp. I maintained a current working knowledge of N.C. Law for State employees.
School Finance Officer, Millers Creek Elementary
Wilkes County Schools, North Wilkesboro, NC
North Wilkesboro, NC
07.1988 - 06.2012
- Provided courteous and knowledgeable service to parents, students, faculty, and staff, as well as to the community. Projected a professional image of our school to the parents, visitors and community. Managed all office operations at Millers Creek Elementary School to include processing payroll, keeping track of federal, state, local and school budgets. Processed all payables and receivables. Monitored support staff attendance and instructed all faculty and staff on proper bookkeeping procedures as well as other non-education related procedures.
Education
Associate in applied science - Business Administration
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC01.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
Wilkes Central High School
North Wilkesboro, NCSkills
- Human Resources, Workers' Compensation, Leave Benefits, Interviews
- Employee Orientation, Employee Standards and Recruiting
- Leadership, Training, Administrative Experience, Office Management
- General Ledger Accounting, Bookkeeping, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, and managing a small accounting section
- Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
- Microsoft Office, Publisher, Financial Report Writing, Program Management
- Payroll Reporting, Absentee Records, General information for Payroll
- Event Planning, Team Builder, Customer Service, Digital Reporting
- Social Media, Multiple Software Programs, Word, Excel, Presentations
- Office machines, Filing, Multi-tasking, Public Relations
Certification
- Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA Certificate of Musicianship: https://coursera.org/share/09cf7de86b467dce5bb67478db621265
- Certified Educational Office Professional Associate
- National Association Educational Office Professionals
AWARDS/ORGANIZATIONS
Communities in Schools Mentor August 2007 to 2018 Mentor to female youths, Hospice of Wilkes August 2005 to June 2013 Volunteer to Caretakers of Hospice patients, made Bereavement contacts, office filing, and answering phones, Certified Educational Office Professional Associate March, 2012 National Association Educational Office Professionals, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society August 2002, Family Resource Center (1993-95) Advisory Board, North Wilkesboro, NC
Timeline
Special Projects & Shoebox Valuation
Samaritan’s Purse, Boone, NC
11.2024 - 12.2024
Human Resources Compensation Associate
Samaritan’s Purse, Boone, NC
06.2021 - 08.2021
Program Resource Specialist
Natural Resource Conservation, Wilkesboro, NC
06.2018 - 02.2019
Accounts Payable III
Samaritans Purse, Boone, NC
04.2014 - 09.2016
Human Resource Specialist
Wilkes County Schools, North Wilkesboro, NC
07.2012 - 07.2013
School Finance Officer, Millers Creek Elementary
Wilkes County Schools, North Wilkesboro, NC
07.1988 - 06.2012
Associate in applied science - Business Administration
Wilkes Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Wilkes Central High School