Motivated team leader and office management professional, skilled in building relationships with office team members and all levels of the management team. Proficient in computer programs, such as Microsoft Office and Excel applications. Train and mentor staff in job functions. Evaluate performance and assist team members in improving performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatch Coordinator
Aloha Petroleum Gas
Honolulu, HI
06.2022 - Current
Controlled costs with optimized route plan to maximize daily appointments and minimize time or field waste.
Partnered with vendor teams to solve real-time challenges and drive cohesive experience.
Coordinated regular inspections of vehicles and scheduled preventive maintenance.
Checked weight of vehicles and load parameters against customer specifications and DOT requirements.
Developed understanding of transportation management platforms to drive content integration with client systems and platforms.
Office assistant
Western Pacific Mechanical Inc
Honolulu, United States
06.2013 - Current
Collated and prepared proposals and documents required for client processing
Answered telephone calls, took messages, and distributed messages to appropriate personnel
Operated office equipment, such as personal computers, photocopiers, scanners, voicemail systems, and facsimile machines
Prepared letters, correspondences, reports, and marketing collateral
Performed troubleshooting for office equipment operation or arranged for repairs
Organized all company records, including the central file system and special business documents
Communicated with customers and other offices on a regular basis
Proofread documents and organized records, reports, and documents
Answered phones and prepared correspondence to clients and vendors
Improved cash flow by managing customer billing cycle, invoicing, and past-due notices
Greeted visitors and escorted them to their destinations
Acted as Executive Assistant to the management team, handled a busy phone system, and served as the primary liaison between customers and upper-level management
Created reports for board meetings, attended meetings, took minutes, and managed required follow-up
Prepared simple spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, updating regularly to track important office and customer data
Assisted the company in preparing proposals for new business, including editing and collating
Received, screened, managed, and directed all incoming telephone calls
Managed bill of lading preparation, processed freight packets, filed documents, and prepared routing sheets
Reorganized files to improve efficiency in file retrieval and tracking.
Office assistant
Century Park Plaza
Pearl City, United States
03.2011 - 06.2013
Answered telephone calls, took messages, and distributed messages to appropriate personnel
Performed troubleshooting for office equipment operation or arranged for repairs
Prepared letters, correspondences, reports, and marketing collateral
Managed office calendars and made other arrangements for meetings, travel, and special events
Communicated with customers and other offices on a regular basis
Proofread documents and organized records, reports, and documents
Maintained safe work environment, consistently enforcing standards in workplace for handling different materials and guests
Reorganized files to improve efficiency in file retrieval and tracking
Trialed phone calls, letters, and email correspondence and forwarded relevant information to senior staff members
Answered phones and provided customers with pricing and delivery information
Implemented office procedures by setting objectives to guide a steady workflow
Developed intra-office communication processes to improve communication between units, streamlining administrative procedures, inventory control, and task delegation
Developed a social media presence for the company by creating a LinkedIn and Facebook page, generating new business
Managed customer accounts by processing payments and credit card receipts
Answered telephone, paged clinical staff, and delivered messages to team members
Retrieved, prepared, and scanned hard copy reports into electronic medical records
Prepared simple spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, updating regularly to track important office and customer data
Inventoried office supplies and ordered supplies from approved vendors
Scheduled appointments and coordinated master schedules for faculty and staff
Kept office documents well-organized and quickly retrieved files for team members
Helped drive a 20% increase in customer satisfaction over the previous year based on customer surveys
Managed bill of lading preparation, processed freight packets, filed documents, and prepared routing sheets
Conducted administrative support tasks, including assisting with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, and correspondences.
Security
Century Park Plaza
Pearl City, United States
05.2010 - 03.2011
Moved heavy boxes, containers and pallets with the use of hand trucks and pallet jacks
Completed daily reports outlining regular activities and notable incidents, including theft and property damage
Brought in and worked with law enforcement, emergency personnel and firefighters to handle advanced situations
Protected VIPs on-site and during transportation to destinations
Monitored entrances and exists personally and through the use of CCTV to protect against unauthorized individuals
Patrolled the premises to identify and quickly respond to suspicious individuals or activities
Scanned personnel, belongings and shipments to identify dangerous items or signs of theft
Skillfully operated hand-held devices and scanning machinery to complete through checks
Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized.
General Manager
Borders Books and Music
Kaneohe, Hi United States
10.2002 - 01.2009
Drove shrink results through compliance with all guidelines involving safety, loss prevention, and cash-handling procedures
Recognized for excellence in building and motivating management and hourly teams
Advanced from customer associate to store manager in a $300,000 location with 25+ employees
Opened up a new chain store and exceeded sales and profit goals by 120% at the end of the first year
Advanced store to the number one sales position by turning performance around by restructuring departments and modeling customer service techniques to employees
Mentored many entry-level associates to achieve leadership positions and quickly became a leadership trainer for new store managers
Prepared operating and capital budgets for division, reviewed expenditures and took corrective action as needed
Performed analysis to inform key strategic decisions and presented data-driven recommendations to senior leadership
Held associates accountable for meeting established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations, and company policies
Supported back office procedures, including hiring and employment processes
Maintained an onsite presence to ensure the operations team met all company operational standards
Led cross-functional projects and identified and solved complex/ambiguous problems in all areas of the business.
Account
Organic Online
San Francisco, Ca United States
11.1999 - 10.2002
Process accounts payable forms, invoices, and checks, and perform various other bookkeeping functions
Followed up with vendors, managers, and other employees to resolve open issues and discrepancies
Entered invoices into company accounting software, processing as many as [Number] per month
Prepared supporting documentation for review by A/P aging supervisor
Coded and processed accurate invoices to obtain timely payments
Reviewed customers' billing questions and provided required documentation to resolve issues
Reviewed invoices for required backup documentation and payment approvals
Maintained vendor and contractor records and kept proper W9 documentation on file
Researched payment issues and outstanding checks
Coded and entered invoice data to accurately track invoice status and payments rendered
Reviewed blueprints and specifications to understand each job and plan the correct sequence, minimizing errors and avoiding wasted materials
Moved heavy boxes, containers and pallets with the use of hand trucks and pallet jacks
Consulted with customers to understand their desires and suggest the best products to meet their needs
Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized.