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Education
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Karen Walker

Wauchula,FL

Summary

Dynamic Office Manager with proven expertise at Hardee County School Board, excelling in financial management and customer service. Streamlined operations through innovative organizational strategies, ensuring confidentiality and compliance. Recognized for enhancing office efficiency and maintaining balanced budgets, while fostering strong client relationships and effective communication.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Hardee County School Board
01.1995 - 08.2022
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Life Christian Academy
Lake Placid, FL
05-1992

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Office organization
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Organizational skills
  • Office administration
  • Data entry
  • Customer relations
  • Billing
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Payroll processing

Timeline

Office Manager

Hardee County School Board
01.1995 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

New Life Christian Academy
Karen Walker