James Hamel
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Proven Office Assistant at Alamo Rec Veh Park, adept in data entry and administrative support, enhanced office efficiency through innovative record-keeping practices. At Harlingen CISD, fostered musical talent, boosting student success. Skilled in customer service and fostering positive environments, consistently achieving high satisfaction rates.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assitant
Alamo Rec Veh Park
08.2017 - 06.2024
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems and digital record-keeping practices.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating resources across multiple teams effectively.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
Assistant Band Director
Harlingen CISD
08.1984 - 06.2009
- Supported recruitment efforts by visiting local middle schools showcasing high school band program offerings during presentations or demonstrations.
- Provided mentorship advising students on college applications, auditions, or potential career paths within the music industry.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through regular meetings, emails, and phone calls discussing student progress.
- Conducted sectional rehearsals focusing on specific instrument groups to refine technique and address unique challenges within each section.
- Supported student learning by providing individualized instruction to improve musicianship and technical skills.
- Chaperoned students on regional and national trips, facilitating educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing formative assessments during rehearsals leading up to performances.
- Managed inventory of musical instruments, equipment, and sheet music to ensure adequate resources for rehearsals and performances.
- Provided constructive feedback to students that fostered growth in their abilities as musicians and performers.
- Fostered a safe, inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing their creativity and exploring new musical experiences.
- Promoted teamwork among students by encouraging collaboration while preparing for ensemble performances.
- Enhanced the overall band performance by developing and implementing comprehensive practice schedules.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned 6 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI06.1960
Skills
Customer Service
Positive Attitude
Time Management
Data Entry
Administrative Support
Resourceful
Prioritizing Work
Mail handling
Office Management
Strong Problem Solver
Front Office Management
Filing and data archiving
Documentation And Reporting
Timeline
Office Assitant
Alamo Rec Veh Park
08.2017 - 06.2024
Assistant Band Director
Harlingen CISD
08.1984 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Lakeland College