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Emilie Danowski

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Representative 2

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
10.2019 - Current
  • Engage with customers in need of escalated and/or special handling via Facebook Messenger, email and phone calls.
  • Navigate customer accounts in PeopleSoft to research and resolve inquiries, and calculate estimated retirement benefits.
  • Manage a unit of staff that supports bureau leadership. Evaluate employee performance and convey constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruit, interview and nominate employees for positions across the bureau. Promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Manage and assign bureau-specific personnel tasks to ensure adherence to division-wide hiring guidelines.
  • Collaborate with team members, management and executive leadership to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Optimize workflow processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing creative solutions that increased overall efficiency.
  • Exhibit high energy and professionalism when dealing with internal and external clients and staff.


Information Representative 1

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
03.2016 - 10.2019


  • Calculated benefit projections in accordance with Retirement and Social Security Laws. Responded to member inquiries both in person and over the phone according to established guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Conducted Retirement Outreach through presentations, information booths and one-on-one consultations
  • Assisted members and pensioners who require special handling due to the complex nature of their request.
  • Supervised a unit of clerical and administrative staff. Discussed performance expectations, administered evaluations, and facilitated training opportunities.
  • Created a procedure for delegating overflow calls.

Administrative Aide

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
04.2015 - 03.2016
  • Optimized scheduling by coordinating meetings, appointments, and events for bureau management and staff members.
  • Retrieved and formatted data to prepare reports; Compiled and distributed reports to supervisors, managers, and other bureaus.
  • Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
  • Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Secretary 1

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
12.2013 - 04.2015
  • Managed the Bureau Director's calendar. Scheduled meetings, addressed maintenance issues, and communicated relevant information and events to the Call Center staff.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance data.
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.


Keyboard Specialist

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Performed calendar audits to ensure accurate staff coverage and consultation site availability.
  • Conducted yearly inventory audit of all equipment issued to staff.
  • Reconciled Retirement paperwork.
  • Prepared materials for use in Retirement Outreach Presentations, Information Tables, and Consultations.

Retail Cable Store Representative

Time Warner Cable
04.2010 - 09.2012
  • Retail Cable Stores (May - September 2012) Assisted in training new employees. Provided customer service in high-volume stores.
  • Customer Service Representative, Phone (April 2011 - May 2012)
  • Outbound Sales Representative, Phone (April 2010-April 2011)

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY

Associate of Applied Science - Broadcast Journalism

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Relations
  • Research
  • Administrative Support
  • Time Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Issue Research
  • Process Monitoring and Improvement

Timeline

Information Representative 2

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
10.2019 - Current

Information Representative 1

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
03.2016 - 10.2019

Administrative Aide

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
04.2015 - 03.2016

Secretary 1

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
12.2013 - 04.2015

Keyboard Specialist

Office Of The NYS Comptroller, NYSLRS
09.2012 - 12.2013

Retail Cable Store Representative

Time Warner Cable
04.2010 - 09.2012

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Hudson Valley Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Broadcast Journalism

Hudson Valley Community College
Emilie Danowski