Desiree Priest
Savannah,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated and adaptable employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in overseeing and improving office services. Skilled in business correspondence, bookkeeping and project management. Quick to support visitors and staff with diverse needs. Equipped to support day-to-day operational functions and accomplish business goals and focused on attentively assisting office staff and customers and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Chisolm Law Offices
Savannah, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Manage financial aspects & oversee daily operations of the office.
- Analyze data, supplies, vendors, and employee assignments to optimize and improve the office.
- Oversee receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Facilitated new hire orientations, processed transfers and managed employee separations.
- Organized special company and team-building events to increase employee collaboration, trust and communication.
Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator
Savannah Youth City, Inc
04.2017 - Current
- (volunteer)
- Performs administrative, budgeting, and outreach tasks.
- Oversaw safety and security of each youth under supervision.
- Assisted with developing goals and improvement plans for each objective.
- Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way.
- Collaborated with team members, community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address the organization's and community initiatives.
Campaign Director
Senator Warnock Runoff
Savannah, GA
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Devised grassroots campaigns to mobilize popular support for candidate and policies.
- Directed volunteer teams and made proactive changes to maximize effectiveness.
- Developed strategy to increase campaign engagement.
Night Auditor
IHG Hotels
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Handled night audit paperwork, verification of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue reviews. Ran end-of-day computer functions and closed out reports, submitting details to Manager for review.
Administrative Aid Intern
House, Legislative Black Caucus
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with writing drafts and preparing documents.
- Responded to inquiries via email, telephone and social media platforms.
- Generated office correspondence and reports.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, filing and meeting coordination.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Savannah, GA
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Savannah, GA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12.2022
Certificate in Leadership and Nonprofit -
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12.2022
Bachelor of Sciences - Political Science
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.2019
Skills
- Adaptability
- Analysis & Assessment
- Microsoft & Outlook
- Team Oriented
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Employee Relations
- Data Entry and Maintenance
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Policies and Procedures Adherence
- Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
- Promoting Brand and Company Identity
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Project Coordination
- Office Management
- Staff Development and Training
Timeline
Campaign Director
Senator Warnock Runoff
11.2022 - 12.2022
Office Manager
Chisolm Law Offices
06.2022 - Current
Administrative Aid Intern
House, Legislative Black Caucus
01.2022 - 04.2022
Night Auditor
IHG Hotels
04.2021 - 06.2022
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
04.2020 - 07.2021
Substitute Teacher
ESS
01.2020 - 03.2020
Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator
Savannah Youth City, Inc
04.2017 - Current
Master of Public Administration -
Savannah State University
Certificate in Leadership and Nonprofit -
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Sciences - Political Science
Savannah State University
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