Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Community Service
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AdministrativeAssistant
Judith Allen

Judith Allen

Administrative Assistant
WALLINGFORD,CT

Summary

Proven Administrative Assistant at Gaylord Hospital, adept in Microsoft Excel and building customer relationships, enhanced office efficiency and improved document organization. Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, leading to significant process improvements. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to team collaboration.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Gaylord Hospital
10.1984 - 09.2024
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements and negotiating vendor contracts.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.

Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
09.1994 - 09.1999
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Education

Certified Travel Agent - Tourism And Travel Management

Academy For Business Careers
Hamden, CT
09.1998

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Computer Skills
  • Office Administration
  • Administrative Support
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • File Organization
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Customer and client relations
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Filing
  • Clerical Support
  • Scheduling
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Relationship Building
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Community Service

Organized an annual event where several families from the community were adopted. Families were given gifts, food and a gift card for groceries. Involved multiple fundraising events.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
09.1994 - 09.1999

Administrative Assistant

Gaylord Hospital
10.1984 - 09.2024

Certified Travel Agent - Tourism And Travel Management

Academy For Business Careers
Judith AllenAdministrative Assistant