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Holly Elston

Sherman,TX

Summary


Experienced, detailed, self motivated and focused Administrative Assistant, offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 18 years of performance. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Known for adaptability and eager to contribute to team success and further development in my professional skills.


Clifton Strengths:


Deliberative Achiever Responsibility Discipline Strategic

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Principal's Secretary

Sherman Independent School District
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for Payroll.
  • Checked in daily Substitutes and assigned to various classrooms for coverage.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Payroll Data Specialist

Denton ISD Payroll
12.2021 - 02.2025
  • After being hired as a Payroll Clerk in December 2021, I was promoted to Payroll Data Specialist in August 2022 because of my performance and knowledge of not only district software, but how Denton ISD functions on a daily basis
  • Assist with the processing of all new hires, as well as representing Denton ISD Payroll by presenting at all new hire trainings from June-September with an average of 75 per session
  • New hires are invited to attend an informative forum to acquaint them with the various departments within Denton ISD
  • Assist employees with Direct Deposit and W-4 changes/questions
  • Term all monthly employees
  • Process all extra duty for the Denton and Guyer High School zones, as well as all Athletics and Curriculum Departments; worked all Docks/Overtime
  • Process all Grants extra duty on a monthly basis
  • Manage TCP for all Paraprofessionals at Central Services as well as the Denton and Guyer High School zones
  • Process all Verification of Employment requests

Admin Assistant to the Principal

Denton ISD/Rodriguez Middle School
01.2017 - 12.2021

Successfully helped open middle school #8 for Denton Independent School District

  • Successfully helped transition a new Principal and Admin Team at Rodriguez beginning January 2022
  • Vetted all potential applicants for positions on campus and scheduled interviews
  • Approved and kept all financial records for the various activity clubs/groups on campus as well as fundraisers
  • Coordinated all travel for the Admin Team, created PO's and check requests, kept track and allocated funds to various accounts
  • Managed all campus calendars and scheduled special events for after hours
  • Assisted to preparing the yearly budget for the Principal to present to the Board
  • Managed keyless entry system and digital marquee
  • Notary
  • Various other general office duties
  • Given the opportunity to assist the Principal, Architects (Corgan) and Construction company (Balfour Beatty) in various aspects of building Rodriguez Middle School
  • Met with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to choose everything from furniture to Technology; attended weekly construction meetings for the Principal
  • Coordinated all deliveries and dissemination of products daily
  • Met with potential vendors to fill over 50+ classrooms, 15+ Administrative offices, Learning Hubs, Gymnasiums and Cafeteria and 10+ Collaborative Spaces

Adm. Assistant to the Assistant Principals

Denton ISD/Denton High School
06.2015 - 01.2017


  • Successfully took on the role as Textbook Coordinator, reducing the amount owed by students to under $4500.00, the lowest in over 10 years
  • Disseminated messages to staff and students; greeted visitors
  • Successfully helped transition a new Principal within the Administrative Team and Faculty in February 2012
  • Vetted all potential applicants for all positions on campus and scheduled interviews
  • Assisted Counseling with special projects and graduation
  • Managed keyless entry system and digital marquee
  • Successfully scheduled all ARD's and 504's, sent all disciplinary correspondence and did all the scheduling for Saturday School/Credit Recovery for 6 Assistant Principals

Office Manager

Maestro Consulting
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: The owner of the company operated Medical Coding firms in various hospitals, such as MD Anderson
  • Successfully applied and was awarded Operating Licenses in New York, Virginia and South Carolina
  • Tracked and approved all consultants timecards and submitted to Payroll Biweekly
  • Vetted applicants

Administrative Assistant to the Principal, DHS

Denton Independent School District
06.2008 - 06.2014
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Managed Absence Reporting System, AESOP
  • Managed TCP for over 30 Paraprofessionals
  • Maintained confidential employee files
  • Maintained entire campus calendar and events
  • Maintained all Canon products on campus
  • Assisted with all aspects in the hiring process

Education

High School -

Denton High School
05.1984

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Data Verification
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Google

Timeline

Associate Principal's Secretary

Sherman Independent School District
02.2025 - Current

Payroll Data Specialist

Denton ISD Payroll
12.2021 - 02.2025

Admin Assistant to the Principal

Denton ISD/Rodriguez Middle School
01.2017 - 12.2021

Adm. Assistant to the Assistant Principals

Denton ISD/Denton High School
06.2015 - 01.2017

Office Manager

Maestro Consulting
06.2014 - 06.2015

Administrative Assistant to the Principal, DHS

Denton Independent School District
06.2008 - 06.2014

High School -

Denton High School