Highly motivated administrative office professional with a strong desire to contribute to a company's success by maximizing efficiency and amplifying profits. Thrives on challenges that foster personal and professional growth. Committed to delivering exceptional results through strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. Excited to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in driving operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to Director of Catering Department
Southern Rock Restaurants, LLC
11.2015 - 10.2024
For nearly a decade, I worked as a top employee at McAlister's Deli, which is part of Southern Rock Restaurants, LLC.
2 years as the Catering Coordinator for the Carmel, Indiana - McAlister's Deli. Assisted in increasing catering sales by 6% in those years.
In the catering department over 6+ years as the Assistant to the Director of Catering Sales, which was over the entire Indiana Market. Assisting in growing catering sales from $7 million in 2017 to over $10.5 million upon departure in 2024.
This position required 24-7 coverage of the primary email address for all Indiana based McAlister's Deli locations; as well as the phone line-both of which are listed on the website for the State of Indiana.
Personally providing and overseeing excellent customer service within the catering department.
Receiving and entering catering orders large and small daily via emails, calls and texts; constantly upselling to clients to increase sales.
Managing accounts receivables and collections for all house accounts within the Indiana Market; including applying payments in the ordering/account system and depositing checks in the bank weekly when they were received.
Receiving and placing all quotes and orders in catering order system for companies requiring Purchase Orders for invoicing and payments.
Supplying catering support for all managers and coordinators at all McAlister's Deli locations in Indiana.
2 years training employees in the field, often at new locations with coordinator and kitchen teams.
Office Manager
Fishers Heating & Cooling Products
05.2005 - 12.2005
Receptionist for facility.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Communicated all needs and issues with manufacturer in China.
Handled all collection calls for past due accounts.
Provided technical support and knowledge of product for off site HVAC techs nationwide.
Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Providing support for sales reps on site and out in the field.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Overseeing all quality control of heat pump units before shipping out to customers nationwide.
Overseeing all shipping and receiving on site.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Overseeing of all accounts receivables and payables with owner.
Processed all invoices for company.
Collection Agent
New Horizon Credit
04.2004 - 05.2005
Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
Negotiated payment plans with customers to prevent accounts from entering further collections.
Verified compliance with relevant laws, regulations and best practices related to customer account management.
Deployed automated system tracking and skip tracing to locate hard-to-find, re-located customers.
Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.