KARIS WHITAKER
Operational Specialist
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 10+ years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Overview
19
19
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
Simmons Bank Corporation
Pine Bluff, AR
09.2018 - Current
- Help provide assistant with day to day back office work.
- Help customers with any account questions and concerns.
- I am in the Research Department so I help with researching problems and solutions.
Assistant Specialist
Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Helped to maintain files and handle administrative requirements.
- Reviewed disciplinary documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with students and parents, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Compiled discipline, attendance and grade reports for principals and board of directors.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
UNITED FAMILY SERVICES
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Make sure the Family needs are meet as they come into the facility, give all Juveniles and their families comfortability to keep from Juveniles having to go through out of home placement.
SERVER/BARTENDER
Garfield's Restaurant & Pub
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Making sure all customers are highly satisfied with their dining experience.
SERVER/BARTENDER
Chili's Bar & Grill
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Served customers to the best of my abilities and made sure their dining experience was memorable and very joy able.
- MASS COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF.
Education
High School Diploma -
WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL
Pine Bluff, AR 07.2002 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Mass Communications
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR 05.2007 - Current
Skills
Excel (4 years)undefined
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Operations Specialist
Simmons Bank Corporation
09.2018 - Current
Assistant Specialist
Pine Bluff School District
06.2017 - 06.2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
UNITED FAMILY SERVICES
01.2015 - 05.2017
SERVER/BARTENDER
Garfield's Restaurant & Pub
08.2013 - 11.2014
SERVER/BARTENDER
Chili's Bar & Grill
06.2008 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Mass Communications
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
05.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL
07.2002 - 06.2007
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