Desiree E Chavis
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Accomplished at the County of Orangeburg, I significantly reduced data entry errors and trained new staff, showcasing my strong communication and meticulous attention to detail. My proactive approach and continuous learning attitude contributed to organizational growth, ensuring professional and courteous service across multiple departments.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Assessor Data Entry Clerk III
County Of Orangeburg
07.2012 - 08.2024
- Correctly enter all deeds.
- Research deeds and Probate to determine ownership based on office policy.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail and double-checking work.
- Complete inquiries, deeds, and other duties and does routine work without specific instructions as may be assigned.
- Train new staff on protocols and comapany software.
- Responsive to customers, provides courteous, and professional service. Deals tactfully with the public on phone and in person.
- Assist taxpayers and others in policy, procedures, laws, ordinances and pratices of the Tax Assessor's Office.
Tax Assessor Data Entry Clerk III
County of Orangeburg
03.2003 - 06.2012
- Correctly enter all deed.
- Research deeds and Probate to determine ownership based on office policy.
- Reduce errors in data entry by carefully inputting information in the system with attention to detail and double-checking work.
- Complete inquires, deeds, other duties and routine work as may be assigned without specific instructions.
- Train new staff on data entry protocols and software.
- Responsive to our customers, provide courteous, and professional service. Deals tactfully with the public on phone and in person.
- Assist taxpayers and others in policy and procedures, laws, ordinances and pratices of the Tax Assessor's Office.
Administrative Assistant
County of Orangeburg
04.1997 - 03.2003
- Maintain supervior's calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings, and travel.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel or providing relevant information as needed.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive company information or handling personnel matters on behalf of the director.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Schedule monthly meetings with department heads under director's division.
Assistant
County Of Orangeburg
09.1990 - 04.1997
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Assigned to different departments within the County working closely with supervisor of that department.
- Departments to include: Administration, Addressing, Traffic Court, Mailroom, Auditor's Office, Tax Assessor's Office, Register of Deeds, Building Permits, Veteran Affairs, and Finance
Delinquent Tax Clerk I
County of Orangeburg
07.1983 - 09.1990
- Process payments of deliquent taxes on real and personal property accurately and efficiently by cash, check, or money order.
- Maintain a balance cash drawer and prepare deposit ticket for bank deposit.
- Assist in public auction at delinquent sale.
- Assist title researchers, County Attorney, mortgage companies and others to faciliatate the collection of delinquent taxes.
- Maintain delinquent sale information ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies.
- Research mortgages, prepare claims for bankruptcy, as well titles to properties sold.
- Provide courteous customer servic at all times tp general public and other department staff by telephone, electronically or face to face.
- Perform other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC05-1981
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg, SC05-1976
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Organizational growth
- Active listening
- Continuous learning attitude
Customer service
Attention to detail
Data entry skills
Interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Timeline
Tax Assessor Data Entry Clerk III
County Of Orangeburg
07.2012 - 08.2024
Tax Assessor Data Entry Clerk III
County of Orangeburg
03.2003 - 06.2012
Administrative Assistant
County of Orangeburg
04.1997 - 03.2003
Assistant
County Of Orangeburg
09.1990 - 04.1997
Delinquent Tax Clerk I
County of Orangeburg
07.1983 - 09.1990
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Claflin University
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
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