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Iris Newton

Lovington,NM

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with proven expertise in Lea County, enhancing operational efficiency through meticulous document management and exceptional attention to detail. Skilled in calendar management and office inventory oversight, I consistently improved processes, ensuring timely access to critical information while fostering effective communication across departments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Coordinator

Lea County - Misdemeanor Compliance
10.2021 - Current
  • Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
  • Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
  • Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents.
  • Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
  • Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Enhanced communication between departments with timely and accurate preparation of reports and documents.
  • Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff members.
  • Provided exceptional administrative support to executive staff members through meticulous organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Greeted visitors with professionalism and enthusiasm to provide support and direct guests to appropriate department.
  • Managed inventory of office supplies, ensuring essential items were always in stock.

Police Records Specialist

Lea County - Sheriff's Department
06.2015 - 10.2021
  • Facilitated accurate statistical reporting by diligently maintaining crime data in accordance with mandatory federal guidelines.
  • Assisted officers in the field by promptly responding to their requests for warrant checks or other essential data via radio communications systems.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues, providing constructive feedback, and offering assistance when needed.
  • Assisted detectives with investigations by providing accurate and up-to-date records on suspects, witnesses, and victims.
  • Increased the effectiveness of the department''s record-keeping system through regular audits, identifying discrepancies, and correcting errors as needed.
  • Maintained a well-organized filing system, resulting in reduced retrieval times and ease of access to critical information.
  • Ensured timely dissemination of information to relevant personnel by prioritizing requests for police reports and records.
  • Provided excellent customer service while assisting citizens with obtaining copies of police reports or answering questions about department procedures.
  • Enhanced records accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating police reports and documentation.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM

High School Diploma -

Lovington High School
Lovington, NM
05-2011

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry
  • Time management
  • File organization
  • Office administration
  • Document management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Inbound phone call handling
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Calendar management
  • Office inventory management
  • Scheduling appointments

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved establishing a digital platform for clients to submit documentation by completing creating all current forms into digital submission format and setting the parameters to allow submissions to go directly to correct staff member with accuracy and efficiency.


Certification

24 hour Speed Spanish Course through New Mexico Junior College Training and Outreach - November 2023

24 hour Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Course completed through ed2go online learning - July 2024

7.5 hour Probation Advanced Training through Lea County Probation: Drug Identification (1.5), Officer/Office Safety (2.5), Active Schooter Training/Practical (3.5) - April 2023

3 hour Permian Basin STEPS (Service, Transmission, Exploration & Production Safety Network) through New Mexico Junior College Workforce development Division - April 2023

1 Hour Introduction to OSHA and the OSH Act through 360 Training - September 2022

1 hour Basic Safety Orientation (GI) through 360 Training - September 2022

4 hour The Crash Report - Getting it Right through Southwest training Consultants LLC - September 2019

32 hour Spillman Application Administration Specialist through Motoroloa/Spillman Flex - May 2019

Level 2 CJIS Security Training - April 2020

2 hour Defensive Driving through New Mexico Junior College - February 2018

21 hour Motorola Solutions Virtual Summit - October 2020

2 hour NARCAN through Lea County Sheriff's Office - November 2019

24 hour Records Administration Certification through Motorola Solutions/Spillman Flex - January 2021






Timeline

Administrative Coordinator

Lea County - Misdemeanor Compliance
10.2021 - Current

Police Records Specialist

Lea County - Sheriff's Department
06.2015 - 10.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

New Mexico Junior College

High School Diploma -

Lovington High School

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