Katherine Childers
CALHOUN,GA
Summary
Diligent administrative assistant with proven track record in managing office operations and providing comprehensive administrative support. Demonstrated ability in streamlining office processes and aiding in project coordination. Known for effective communication, multitasking skills and customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
EMCOR Services Aircond
Dalton, GA
07.2016 - 09.2026
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency within administrative functions.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and software applications, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Developed communication templates for internal correspondence, standardizing messaging across departments.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.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.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
- Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring timely delivery of accurate information.
- Managed office supplies inventory, streamlining procurement processes to reduce costs.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Administrative Assistant
Chandra Rugs
Calhoun, GA
06.2008 - 07.2016
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and appointments, optimizing calendar management for executives.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring timely delivery of accurate information.
- Managed office supplies inventory, streamlining procurement processes to reduce costs.
- Maintained filing systems and databases, enhancing information retrieval efficiency.
- Supported team projects by organizing documentation and tracking progress against deadlines.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- 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.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
Education
Computer And Information Sciences
Coosa Valley Technical College
Calhoun, GAHigh School Diploma -
Armuchee High School
Rome, GASkills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
EMCOR Services Aircond
07.2016 - 09.2026
Administrative Assistant
Chandra Rugs
06.2008 - 07.2016
Computer And Information Sciences
Coosa Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Armuchee High School