JOYCE PENNYWELL
JACKSONVILLE,NC
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong desire to make a meaningful impact in the chosen field. Committed to utilizing skills and expertise to drive success for the company joined, while seeking fair compensation and stability. Dedicated team player, eager to contribute knowledge and drive to help achieve the organization\'s goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Coordinator.
Ace Logistics
McKinney, TX/ From Home
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
Certified Event Planner
Self Employed Services
Jacksonville, NC
01.2017 - Current
- Increased event attendance by developing strategic marketing campaigns and engaging promotional materials.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Managed budgets effectively, monitoring expenses closely to ensure events were delivered within financial constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and rapport for ongoing business opportunities.
- Developed tailored event plans to meet client objectives, ensuring seamless execution and positive guest experiences.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service levels.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Utilized project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
Office Manager
Helping Hand
Jacksonville, NC
01.2019 - 11.2024
- Scheduled front end to meet needs of business and keep team efficient
- Reviewed daily reports in detail and resolved any identified discrepancies
- Oversaw all aspects of office management, including HR functions, file management, and office inventory
- Obtained compliance with company policies and procedures in processing transactions with customers
- Managed office calendars and made other arrangements for meetings, travel, and special events
- Supported team and customer meetings by organizing the documentation and presentation necessary for smooth conferences
- Answered calls on a multi-line telephone system to direct callers, provide information and make appointments
- Managed the master calendar and individual team schedules, smoothly balancing customer and workload demands
- Organized, ordered and restocked office supplies to keep staff efficient and productive
- Prepared meeting agendas, transcribed minutes, and circulated plans to staff members
- Kept office documents well-organized and quickly retrieved files for team members
- Operated office equipment, such as personal computers, photocopiers, scanners, voicemail systems, and facsimile machines
- Greeted visitors and escorted them to their destinations
- Answered telephone calls, took messages, and distributed messages to appropriate personnel
- Proofread documents and organized records, reports, and documents
- Evaluated customer issues and complaints and developed amicable solutions
- Supervised front end associates in fast-paced and demanding environment
Assistant
Njoyable Moments
Jacksonville, NC
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Updated office calendar with new meetings, events and appointments to avoid overbooking
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Helped managers improve area operations by sharing customer feedback and contributing new ideas
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies
- Consulted with customers to understand desires and suggest best products to meet needs
Assembly Line Worker/ Line Leader
Stanadyne Corporation
Jacksonville, NC
03.2002 - 12.2010
- Checked parts against stock lists, carefully measuring dimensions to confirm clearance with tight tolerances
- Maintained quality output by rejecting products outside of specifications
- Completed regular equipment maintenance such as lubricating parts and replacing high-friction items to keep the machine operating at its peak level
- Performed on-line and in-process visual inspections of products to ensure specifications aligned with work orders
- Identified damaged parts and quickly repaired or replaced the components
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensures product assembled met quality standards
- Inspected and tested completed machinery to check the functionality and verify conformance to specifications
- Interpreted assembly specifications, schematics and manuals to complete high-quality work
- Rotated through the assembly line, performing diversified functions
- Operated various testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing
- Assembled products on an assembly operation, performing various tasks on a rotating basis
- Taught new employees important procedures such as proper safety procedures and job training
Education
High School Diploma - Requirements
CCC. Adult High School
Morehead City, NC01.1997
Skills
- Document meetings
- Update records
- Meeting planning
- Coordinate travel
- Manage calendars
- Scanning and copying
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Serve customer needs
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Events Planner
Timeline
Human Resource Coordinator.
Ace Logistics
11.2024 - Current
Assistant
Njoyable Moments
04.2019 - 02.2020
Office Manager
Helping Hand
01.2019 - 11.2024
Certified Event Planner
Self Employed Services
01.2017 - Current
Assembly Line Worker/ Line Leader
Stanadyne Corporation
03.2002 - 12.2010
High School Diploma - Requirements
CCC. Adult High School