Doreathea Gaston
Quincy,FL
Summary
Energetic Office Manager equipped to support day-to-day operational functions and accomplish business goals. Blends advanced organizational, technical and business expertise to enhance workflows. Focused on attentively assisting office staff and customers and identifying opportunities for improvement. Experienced Office Manager and administration professional with 11 years of experience in overseeing wide variety of essential functions in bustling business. Analytical in optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various offices within diverse environments. Highly organized with strengths in prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Dixon Courier Service
Tallahassee, FL
11.2010 - Current
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for new employees.
- Fostered a positive work environment to retain top talent.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and savings initiatives.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Correctional Officer
Gadsden County Jail
Quincy, FL
05.2009 - 04.2010
- Instructed inmates in work assignments and explained tasks.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Managed inmate behavior through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Operated security control room equipment such as CCTV systems and alarms.
Correction Tech
Leon County Jail
Quincy, FL
03.2005 - 12.2008
- Communicated with supervisors about necessary filing, transcribing or documentation requirements for inmate visitation.
- Trained all new hires that was hired as Techs.
- Sorted and searched mail that was sent into the facility for inmates before distributing the mail to inmates
Food Service Supervisor
Liberty Correctional Institution Annex
Quincy, FL
05.2008 - 11.2008
- Collaborated with management on budget planning to streamline expenses efficiently.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Maintained clean work environment by enforcing sanitation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations and guidelines.
Mental Health Assistant
Apalachee Mental Health
Quincy, FL
05.1999 - 11.2004
- Taught life skills to support patients' independent living goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development within the field of psychiatry.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Tracked and reported vital signs during psychiatric crises.
Unit Trainer
KFC
Quincy, FL
08.1988 - 05.1999
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training.
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
- Supervised, evaluated or referred instructors to skill development classes.
Education
High School Diploma -
James A. Shanks High School
Quincy, FL06-1986
Skills
- Billing
- Supply Management
- Policy Development
- Administrative Support
- Clerical Skills
- Answer multi phone lines
- Operate 2way radio
- Great oral and written communication skills
- Great social skills
Timeline
Office Manager
Dixon Courier Service
11.2010 - Current
Correctional Officer
Gadsden County Jail
05.2009 - 04.2010
Food Service Supervisor
Liberty Correctional Institution Annex
05.2008 - 11.2008
Correction Tech
Leon County Jail
03.2005 - 12.2008
Mental Health Assistant
Apalachee Mental Health
05.1999 - 11.2004
Unit Trainer
KFC
08.1988 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
James A. Shanks High School