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Work History
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Denise Hingson

Burt,IA

Summary

Professional with strong background in executive support, adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Highly skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless office operations. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting flexibly to changing needs and priorities. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Smithfield Hog Production
10.2020 - Current
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Track and reconcile monthly expenditure accounts
  • Review monthly balance sheets for coding accuracy
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Vet Services Admin. Asst.

Smithfield Hog Production
10.2013 - 10.2020
  • Organize and participate in conference calls; take notes, email summaries of calls and meetings
  • Member of Safety Team
  • Collaborate with the Veterinarians on data, studies and other requests as needed
  • Communicate across departments to ensure we all have the same, accurate data
  • Work with staff to ensure we meet deadlines according to policies and external requirements from
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.

Administrative Asst.

Murphy Brown, LLC/ Smithfield
09.2012 - 10.2013
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.

Customer Service Rep.

Titonka-Burt Communications
12.2007 - 06.2012
  • I was in charge of maintaining customer accounts, taking customers calls, maintaining customer confidentiality in accordance with federal CPNI regulations, creating trouble tickets and dispatching technicians when needed
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Worked independently to manage the daily operations at the Burt office
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Negotiated solutions with dissatisfied customers, turning potential negative reviews into positive testimonials.


Bookkeeper

Thompson Farm Drainage
02.2007 - 01.2008
  • Quarterly tax payments for federal and state
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.

Administrative Asst.

American Marine, Inc.
02.2006 - 02.2007
  • Assist customers with parts sales and boat sales if needed
  • Fill out sales agreements, warranty information, apply for advertising reimbursements from manufacturing companies, boat and trailer licensing information and applications
  • Attended Boat shows and helped maintain web listings and inventory
  • Take payments, make daily deposits, employee payroll, and pay bills and other such monetary transactions in regard to daily business
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.

Education

Office and accounting classes

Iowa Lakes Community College
Algona, IA

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Information confidentiality
  • Customer Service
  • Expense Reporting
  • Executive Support
  • Office Management
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Staff Management

Additional Information

More references available upon request

References

  • Kim Reutzel, Business owner, Reutzel Excavating, Inc & Inspiration for Women, 515-924-3852
  • Jodi Broesder, Office Assistant, Women Inc Magazine & Reutzel Excavating, Inc, 515-320-3376
  • Tiffany Diekhuis, Personal Reference, Winnebago Industries, 515-320-0452

Timeline

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Smithfield Hog Production
10.2020 - Current

Vet Services Admin. Asst.

Smithfield Hog Production
10.2013 - 10.2020

Administrative Asst.

Murphy Brown, LLC/ Smithfield
09.2012 - 10.2013

Customer Service Rep.

Titonka-Burt Communications
12.2007 - 06.2012

Bookkeeper

Thompson Farm Drainage
02.2007 - 01.2008

Administrative Asst.

American Marine, Inc.
02.2006 - 02.2007

Office and accounting classes

Iowa Lakes Community College
Denise Hingson