Gary W. Brunson
Columbia,SC
Summary
Management and administrative support professional experienced working in challenging environments demanding strong computer, organizational, technical, people skills, trustworthy, ethical, discreet, and committed to superior customer service. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. I am very meticulous and resourceful at completing projects; able to effectively multitask. Held Top Secret security clearance. Multi-talented and collaborative administrative manager focused on business efficiency and operational improvements. Dedicated and decisive leader with strategic and forward-thinking mindset offering several years of experience. Analytical problem-solver and persuasive communicator with talent for creative solutions.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Assistant (Administrative Assistant)
Blue Cross Blue Sheild of South Carolina
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Administrative support to four directors, nineteen managers of claims processing, customer support and customer service call center also supports a vice-president with a government health insurance provider
- Submit building services, workstation support and IT work request
- Maintain and update various reports for senior management
- Employee Association Point of Contact
Warehouse Supervisor
REI Automation Inc.
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Supervising warehouse staff and daily activities
- Managing, evaluating, and reporting on warehouse productivity
- Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials
- Ordering supplies and maintaining suitable inventory levels
- Checking orders, bills, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy
- Maintaining records, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation
- Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations
- Communicating and coordinating with other departments and vendors
Teaching Assistant – Special Education
Richland County School District 2
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist teacher with conducting class, escorted special needs students to other classes
Independent Contractor – Carrier
Lexico Media LLC
01.2013 - 10.2021
- Delivered four different newspapers to 300-500 customers driving 100 -160 miles per day
Administrative Coordinator I
South Carolina Department of Corrections
03.2010 - 09.2013
- Perform complex administrative/clerical duties in a medium to high level prison
- Administrative Coordinator duties as the Commissary Manger supervising two inmate workers with the issuing of initial clothing, bed linens and personal hygiene items
- Supervise the collection of inmates clothing at entry and depositing funds into an inmate account during in-processing
- Processed and investigated grievances filed by inmates against organization, policy & procedures, employees, or other inmates performing duties as an Institution Grievance Coordinator
- Perform duties as institution Business Manager ordering supplies and auditing Special Funds accounts
- Perform duties as telephone and computer point of contact in addition to administrative duties for Major of Security and DHO admin
Executive Assistant
City of Columbia
08.2004 - 03.2010
- Provide telephone coverage as the front office receptionist
- The division administrative secretary supervised three individuals and functioned as the procurement specialist for the division and radio dispatch
- Prepare all the paperwork for new hires coming into the division
- Prepared correspondence, reports and analyzed data for the Division, Department Chiefs, and outside customers
- Maintain office files to include personnel records for the division staff
Senior Administrative Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army
07.1975 - 07.1995
- Supervised twenty entry-level to mid-level management personnel in administrative and personnel offices
- Senior Administrative Authority
- Senior Administrative Officer for a Crisis Action Team in support of military operations
- Human Resource services, assist military personnel with updating personal information included in their official military record
- Provide administrative support to a fifteen-man team in the National Military Command Center at the Pentagon
- Provide management and accountability for over 115 personal computers and printers
- Provide users at all levels with assistance in personal computer operations, software usage, network interface and initial computer maintenance support
- Developed an information requirement study to provide data for the purchase of computer equipment
- Provide executive administrative support for Senior Executive of major military organization to include preparation of daily calendar, correspondence, and travel and security requirements
- Managed training and testing of all entry-level employees with a staff of twenty-one mid-to senior level employees by coordinating with activity managers and directorate executives to determine the training needs for their employees
- Provide briefings to senior military officers visiting the installation
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration Management
American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL12.2008
Certificate - Senior Level Management Course
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN07.1985
Certificate - Administrative Specialist
Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson, SC09.1978
Certificate - Data Telecommunications Specialist
Ft. Gordon
Ft. Gordon, GA02.1971
Skills
- Typing 50 WPM
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
- Data Stream
- SCIES
- SCDC mainframe (CRT)
- Forklifts
- Pallet jacks (manual and electric)
Technicalexperience
50 WPM, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Data Stream, SCIES, SCDC mainframe (CRT), Forklifts, Pallet jacks (manual and electric)
Timeline
Project Assistant (Administrative Assistant)
Blue Cross Blue Sheild of South Carolina
04.2024 - 11.2024
Warehouse Supervisor
REI Automation Inc.
02.2023 - 10.2023
Teaching Assistant – Special Education
Richland County School District 2
08.2022 - 01.2023
Independent Contractor – Carrier
Lexico Media LLC
01.2013 - 10.2021
Administrative Coordinator I
South Carolina Department of Corrections
03.2010 - 09.2013
Executive Assistant
City of Columbia
08.2004 - 03.2010
Senior Administrative Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army
07.1975 - 07.1995
Associate of Arts - Business Administration Management
American InterContinental University
Certificate - Senior Level Management Course
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Certificate - Administrative Specialist
Fort Jackson
Certificate - Data Telecommunications Specialist
Ft. Gordon
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