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Kathy Downey

Summary

Experienced and diligent professional with a strong motivation to contribute combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Demonstrated ability to excel both as an individual contributor and as a valuable team member, leveraging a well-established work ethic to quickly adapt to diverse processes and drive company objectives. Recognized for resourcefulness and results-driven approach, deeply passionate about fostering growth and efficiency to meet company needs and elevate service value.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator

NGA Millworking, LLC
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
  • Reduced administrative errors by diligently proofreading office documents and maintaining accurate records.
  • Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable

Office Manager

VDP Sales, LLC
02.2014 - 12.2023
  • Administered bookkeeping functions to generate invoices and handle accounts payable and receivable.
  • Prepared purchase orders and routed to project manager for approval.
  • Leveraged multi-line phone system to answer and transfer calls to staff members.
  • Payroll, employee files & benefits
  • Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary supplies in a timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Utilized excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the office, such as ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and managing calendars.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to expedite orders, repairs and maintenance.
  • Reviewed financial statements and ledgers, working with accountant
  • Answered phone calls, directed inquiries to appropriate personnel, responded to customer requests in a timely manner.

Administrative Assistant

Community YMCA
05.2007 - 10.2013
  • 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.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Office Manager

Hassell Plywood, Inc
03.2002 - 04.2007

Maintained all aspects of office functions for small business.

  • Payroll, A/P, A/R, managed employee files and hiring process
  • Developed filing systems for accurate record keeping
  • Managed day-to-day office operations

Customer Service Representative

Sovereign Bank
01.1999 - 06.2002

Office Manager

Caldor
04.1986 - 01.1998

Managed day to day office functions to run the company smoothly.

Education

Secretarial -

Cittone Institute
Edison, NJ
01.1987

High School Diploma -

Raritan High School
Hazlet, NJ
06.1983

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Organization & Prioritization
  • Strong Communication
  • Customer Service
  • QuickBooks
  • MS office

Timeline

Office Administrator

NGA Millworking, LLC
09.2024 - 03.2025

Office Manager

VDP Sales, LLC
02.2014 - 12.2023

Administrative Assistant

Community YMCA
05.2007 - 10.2013

Office Manager

Hassell Plywood, Inc
03.2002 - 04.2007

Customer Service Representative

Sovereign Bank
01.1999 - 06.2002

Office Manager

Caldor
04.1986 - 01.1998

High School Diploma -

Raritan High School

Secretarial -

Cittone Institute
Kathy Downey