Organized and dedicated Administrative Professional with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Administrative Assistant
Express Employment Professionals
01.2023 - 07.2023
Professionally answered questions and provided guidance to clients; communicated information reference to program processes and procedures as well as actions to submit complete applications
Effectively answered multi-phone system and emails, responded with accurate information and provided proper guidance needed to take and/or ensured caller was routed to appropriate personnel; managed daily appointment schedule for caseworkers, provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service
Communicated with referral sources, and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures
Organized paperwork for office and client needs
Collected payments from clients and landlords for balances owed to agency; entered payments using Excel Deposit System; notated action in client's record via Yardi software housing database
Received applications and entered into client's record daily and forwarded to appropriate agency personnel
Communicated with Housing Specialists and Compliance to ensure accuracy of client's new admission file
Cross referenced old system against new system to ensure accuracy of data transfer during migration and made necessary corrections
Coordinated landlord rent increase requests, ensured timely completion of forms and necessary requirements were submitted; notified landlords of rent increase approval or denial status via letter; provided updates of pending requirements; updated rent increase log of approved requests/forward to Inspections Department for processing; filed rent increase letters with assigned caseworker
State Licensure Specialist
DC Govt Office Of The State Superintendent Of Educ
05.2012 - 12.2021
Served as Lead on educator licensure team by ensuring effectiveness and timelines of licensure application processes
Reviewed applications in Educator Credentialing Information System (ECIS) to ensure required documents were submitted and accurate
Approved or declined application based on documents submitted by each applicant; entered data in Education Licensure Information System (ELIS) to generate license and emailed to educator
Prepared evaluation reviews outlining accepted and/or pending requirements needed for DC educator certification approval
Researched other state licensure requirements and communicated with state licensure administrator to ensure comparability of educational and licensure testing requirements across states for licensure reciprocity purposes
Managed state licensure email inbox which received high volume of inquiries from recipients throughout the country; provided accurate, precise and immediate feedback regarding District of Columbia licensure and state tests requirements
Prepared written and provided verbal information regarding educator licensure regulations, policies and procedures for standard, initial and renewal of license to university officials, local education agencies and applicants
Prepared written and provided verbal explanations and summaries of licensing issues based on interpreting and analyzing DC Municipal Regulations and agency policies, directives and procedures
Served as liaison between agency and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
Managed and maintained educator tests study resources library; satisfied procurement procedures and ensured purchases were specific to Title II-A requirements; coordinated bulk distribution delivery/pick-up with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) as well as other educational organizations in District of Columbia
Provided certification status updates to DCPS HR on employees to support termination and hiring decisions
Program Accreditation Specialist
DC Govt Office Of The State Superintendent Of Edu
11.2008 - 05.2012
Developed educator preparation and approval processes for IHE, LEAs and non-profit organizations seeking state accreditation and program approval
Examined proposals for state accreditation and approval of new and existing educator programs; coordinated administration of approval process; analyzed team member subject area proficiencies, contacted team members to schedule pre/post- accreditation visit meetings; prepared conference packet materials and secured dates for site visits
Ensured clients received licensure test information, required test scores/important deadlines to obtain DC educator certification
Reviewed, approved or declined educator applications; entered data in ELIS; generated license/emailed to educator
Managed creation and maintenance of electronic user accounts for distribution of online testing study resource materials; collaborated with external vendor as needed to ensure effective operation of online test study resource system
Managed advertisement and application process for state licensure tests fee assistance program to ensure educators, LEAs and IHE received timely information; coordinated all required technical assistance webinars and meetings for all LEAs including DCPS and IHE to explain application process
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD
12.2015
Skills
Multi-Line Phone Systems
Appointment Scheduling
Inventory Management
Human Resource Management
Document Review
Research
Project Management
Program Management
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Eligibility review
Consultation and advisory
Application assessments
Intake assessment
Critical thinking skills
Attention to Detail
Affiliations
• Gulf Coast Human Resource Association Membership, April 2023
• Society of Human Resource Management Membership, February 2022
Timeline
Intake Administrative Assistant
Express Employment Professionals
01.2023 - 07.2023
State Licensure Specialist
DC Govt Office Of The State Superintendent Of Educ
Executive Assistant/Accounts and Payroll Manager at Express Employment ProfessionalsExecutive Assistant/Accounts and Payroll Manager at Express Employment Professionals