Jennifer Slater
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Energetic professional; mission-driven, strong work ethic, detail-oriented, successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Manager
Third Street Tavern
Milwaukee, WI
10.2021 - Current
- Management and guidance for front of house staff
- Ensured compliance with cash handling, confidentiality, and safety guidelines
- Recruit, manage, and train new staff
- Streamlined problem-solving processes for all team members
- Taking responsibility for absent colleagues
- Maintained knowledge of the latest menu items and offered recommendations to diners.
- Upholds appearance and conduct standards to ensure staff is meeting the outlined expectations
Administrative Support Assistant
Robert Half
Milwaukee, WI
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve customer inquiries efficiently.
- Processed incoming mail by opening, sorting, logging, scanning and distributing items as required.
- Provided administrative support to department staff members; answered phones and directed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Answered questions regarding policies and procedures.
- Assisted with special projects as requested by management team members.
- Monitored daily time sheets ensuring accuracy of employees' hours worked.
Administrative Office Coordinator
RHM Staffing Solutions
Milwaukee, WI
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Collected client hours for contractor payroll
- Greeted contractors and potential clients.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively with managers from various departments
- Spoke with clients daily (commercial & engineering environments)
- Conducted orientation presentations on onboarding paperwork and tax documents
- Trained new employees on compliance, onboarding and office duties while providing tours.
- Initiated communication with contractors to ensure accurate personal and bank information
- Ordered monthly supplies for Milwaukee Office (Quill, Canteen, Amazon, etc.)
- Decorated office space for new hires, parties, and events
- Ran errands during work hours to complete daily tasks (picked up office lunch, printer ink, office supplies)
- Implemented strategies for enhancing office efficiency and promoting employee engagement
- Worked with Microsoft Office (excel, outlook, Windows 10, Teams, etc.)
- Updated training manuals for HR, recruiters, and contractors.
Lead Assembler
Zahn Electronics
Racine, WI
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Consulted and collaborated with office staff on a regular basis
- Performed troubleshooting activities as necessary when problems arose during the assembly process.
- Implemented preventative maintenance measures to extend life cycle of machines used in assembly process.
- Created detailed reports outlining completed projects, time frames, materials used.
- Developed an understanding of how to machine strip and coil wires.
- Performed meticulous assembly of soldered circuit boards
- Expert in safety rules and operation.
Teaching Assistant
Racine Unified School District
Racine, WI
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher Assistant for and students with disabilities
- Assisting in the daily schedules for students in the classroom
- Coordinating services for students with disabilities
- Provided educational material, including lesson plans and weekly homework packets
- Life Skills Training for classroom students.
Education
General Studies -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
General Studies -
Gateway Technical College
Skills
- Administrative/Office Management
- Handle Payroll Discrepancies
- Office Supplies Management
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Windows 10, Teams)
- Staff Management
- Training Manual Creation/Updating
- Special Education Assistance
- Service Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Schedule development
- Processes and procedures
- Goal-Oriented
- Detail-Oriented
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Waste Reduction
- Training and mentoring
- Policy Enforcement
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Employee Motivation
- Staff Development
- Inventory Oversight
Certifications / Licenses
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Fire Safety Certified
Timeline
Administrative Support Assistant
Robert Half
11.2023 - 05.2024
Supervisor/Manager
Third Street Tavern
10.2021 - Current
Administrative Office Coordinator
RHM Staffing Solutions
03.2019 - 05.2022
Lead Assembler
Zahn Electronics
03.2017 - 12.2019
Teaching Assistant
Racine Unified School District
09.2016 - 06.2017
General Studies -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
General Studies -
Gateway Technical College