Deniese Smith
Idalou,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented and dedicated. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and facu;lty and staff to strengthen program success. Communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiology Fellowship Coordinator
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Coordinated with faculty members to ensure timely and accurate submission of required documents for fellowship applications.
- Assisted fellows with the completion of required reports and paperwork, ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines and deadlines.
- Implemented student recruiting
- Served as a primary point of contact for prospective applicants, addressing inquiries and providing guidance throughout the application process.
- Maintained attendance, sick time and vacation records for program trainees.
- Managed materials for specialty-specific trainee exams and assisted with proctoring exams.
- Organized meetings and prepared and distributed materials for conferences and didactic educational activities.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Development Coordinator for Engineering
Texas Tech University
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Created invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of development projects, leading to satisfied donors and partners.
- Served as primary contact for external inquiries from donors or prospective partners, providing timely and accurate information about the organization.
- Planned and organized Engineering events with more than 100 attendees.
- Processed contributions and sent out acknowledgments.
- Conducted cold- calls to prospect external lead sources and advance sales process..
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Athletics Administrative Assistant
Texas Tech University
04.2009 - 09.2020
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- 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.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Idalou High School
Idalou, TX05.1980
Skills
- Recruitment Strategies
- Curriculum Design
- Student assessment
- Planning and coordination
- Program Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Task Prioritization
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Student Registration
Timeline
Cardiology Fellowship Coordinator
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
08.2022 - 12.2024
Development Coordinator for Engineering
Texas Tech University
08.2021 - 08.2022
Athletics Administrative Assistant
Texas Tech University
04.2009 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Idalou High School