Karey L. Cox
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Skilled Office Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing daily office operations, implementing effective policies for better efficiency and coordinating administrative activities. Strengths include multi-tasking abilities, strong communication skills, and proficiency in managing diverse teams. Significant contributions made to previous roles include improving organization systems and effectively handling multiple tasks concurrently under pressure.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Volusia Brick & Stone
06.2022 - Current
- Verify compliance with project specifications through thorough review of job plans and contracts.
- Draft proposals that met both project goals and client expectations effectively.
- Prepare accurate purchase orders by obtaining detailed material cost estimates.
- Ensure timely project execution by scheduling deliveries and installations with contractors.
- Improve payroll accuracy by meticulously tracking employee hours.
- Facilitate project collaboration through coordination of meetings with contractors and clients.
- Manage accounts payables and receivables, ensuring smooth cash flow operations.
- Draft professional correspondence to support communication efforts.
Court Liaison
Community Partnership for Children
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Notified case management units of necessary hearing dates in a timely manner.
- Precisely documented events during dependency hearings to maintain accuracy.
- Promoted CPC programs and services through active engagement with court personnel and judges.
- Coordinated case plan conferences and mediations involving all relevant parties.
Office Manager
Volusia Brick & Stone
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Verified compliance with project specifications through thorough review of job plans and contracts.
- Drafted proposals that met both project goals and client expectations effectively.
- Prepared accurate purchase orders by obtaining detailed material cost estimates.
- Ensured timely project execution by scheduling deliveries and installations with contractors.
- Improved payroll accuracy by meticulously tracking employee hours.
- Facilitated project collaboration through coordination of meetings with contractors and clients.
- Managed accounts payables and receivables, ensuring smooth cash flow operations.
- Drafted professional correspondence to support communication efforts.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Kenny Leigh & Associates
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Created pleadings in preparation for e-filing to meet court requirements.
- Coordinated deadlines for responses and communications with opposing party.
- Managed a fluid calendar to oversee all case-related appointments.
- Participated in discovery meetings alongside clients to facilitate information gathering.
- Compiled mandatory disclosures and prepared client financial affidavits accurately.
- Revised discovery forms to ensure all details remained up-to-date.
- Digitized documents by scanning into electronic files for proper disclosure management.
- Drafted emails and correspondence through attorney dictation for clear client updates.
Office Manager
Mersino Dewatering/Global Pump, LLC
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Processed employee daily timesheets and entered expense reports for accurate payroll management.
- Generated time and per diem reports to monitor employee expenditures.
- Reviewed new hire information packets for compliance with human resources protocols.
- Prepared purchase order requests for timely approval of supplies.
- Managed accounts payable and reconciled company credit cards for financial accuracy.
- Scheduled accommodations and travel arrangements for employees on business trips.
- Created customer invoices and supporting correspondence to ensure prompt payments.
- Maintained office essentials and appearance to support client meetings.
Office/Project Manager
Barringer Construction, Inc.
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Coordinated project management and scheduling of vendors and subcontractors to streamline operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared customer contracts and proposals while organizing company files for efficient access.
- Confirmed product and material selections with clients for building department approval.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal program
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL01-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Associates
Daytona Beach Community College
Daytona Beach, FL01-1997
Skills
- Office management
- Legal office management
- Operations oversight
- Document management
- Productivity improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Team leadership
- Community resource coordination
- Effective communication
Timeline
Office Manager
Volusia Brick & Stone
06.2022 - Current
Court Liaison
Community Partnership for Children
10.2017 - 12.2021
Office Manager
Volusia Brick & Stone
12.2016 - 10.2017
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Kenny Leigh & Associates
12.2014 - 05.2016
Office Manager
Mersino Dewatering/Global Pump, LLC
06.2013 - 12.2014
Office/Project Manager
Barringer Construction, Inc.
07.2010 - 06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal program
University of North Florida
Some College (No Degree) - Associates
Daytona Beach Community College