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Elana Cole

Central Research Inc
Maryland Heights,MO
Elana Cole
9
years of professional experience

Organized operations professional with a background in customer service, HR, and back-office support. Brings hands-on experience resolving billing and transaction issues, maintaining employee and financial records, and improving workflows through clear communication, documentation, and process support.

Work History

Back Office Specialist

3 Years 9 Months
Central Research Inc | Remote, MO | 02.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated document handling for internal teams and client accounts.
  • Performed day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations.
  • Supported bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing and expense tracking.
  • Resolved routine discrepancies in files and transaction records.
  • Communicated with staff to clarify back office issues and priorities.
  • Developed training materials for new employees on back office operations.
  • Typed and formatted correspondence for clarity and professionalism.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track financials or personnel data.

CSR

1 Year
U.S. Bank | Remote, MO | 02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Explained banking products, fees, and account features clearly.
  • Resolved billing issues, transaction disputes, and payment concerns.
  • Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.

Human Resources Manager

3 Years 11 Months
Dominos | Maryland Heights, MO | 02.2018 - 01.2022
  • Supported employee relations cases and coached managers on workplace concerns.
  • Partnered with operations leaders on staffing, training, and retention needs.
  • Trained supervisors on interview steps, onboarding forms, and policy guidance.
  • Coordinated Domino's payroll, timekeeping, and schedule changes with store leaders.
  • Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
  • Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.

Education

GED

Parkway North High School | Creve Coeur, MO | 05-2019

Skills

Spreadsheet management
Report generation
Record management
Information Management
Quality control
Process Improvement
Administrative Support
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Problem analysis
Cross-department communication
Employee Relations

Timeline

Back Office Specialist

Central Research Inc
02.2023 - CurrentRead More

CSR

U.S. Bank
02.2022 - 02.2023Read More

Human Resources Manager

Dominos
02.2018 - 01.2022Read More

Parkway North High School

GED
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Elana Cole