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Katrina Hutcherson

Katrina Hutcherson

Covington,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Executive Assistant to the Owner

1PL1DL, LLC
12.2017 - 09.2021
  • Streamlined the owner''s schedule by managing appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
  • Improved communication between the owner and external parties by drafting professional correspondence on their behalf.
  • Increased productivity by prioritizing tasks and ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace.
  • Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.

System Administrator

Atlanta Business Chronicle
01.1997 - 01.2017
  • Enhanced system performance by optimizing server configurations and implementing regular updates.
  • Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and resolving potential issues through thorough system monitoring.
  • Improved security measures by conducting vulnerability assessments and applying necessary patches.
  • Collaborated with IT team to develop and implement comprehensive disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal data loss during critical incidents.
  • Enabled smooth transitions during hardware and software upgrades, minimizing disruptions to endusers.
  • Supported the implementation of new technologies by providing technical expertise and training to colleagues as needed.
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
  • Migrated data from legacy system to [Software] databases.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
  • Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
  • Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.

Operations Coordinator

Atlanta Business Chronicle
01.1997 - 01.2017
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
  • Boosted productivity by establishing effective communication channels between departments.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget management and resource allocation.
  • Optimized operational efficiency, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing for goods and services.
  • Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Worked with vendors to make purchases and reconcile invoices.
  • Reconciled monthly operating budgets and shared information with senior management team.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Ad Tracker

Atlanta Business Chronicle
01.1997 - 01.2017
  • Streamlined data processing workflows, increasing efficiency and reducing redundancy.
  • Collaborated with colleagues across different departments to optimize workflows that led to streamlined processes within the organization as a whole.
  • Managed media deadlines for print, internet and radio.
  • Generated email marketing campaigns.
  • Designed queries in Business to Business.
  • Implemented and managed a social media collaboration portal for a 35 member steering committee.

Technical Assistant

Royal Insurance Company
09.1989 - 08.1995
  • Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
  • Trained employees on office policies and procedures.
  • Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.
  • Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.


Administrative Assistant - Graduate Office

Georgia State University
07.1988 - 09.1989
  • Developed a Graduate Program Acceptance Notification system reducing processing time and errors by 75%.
  • Generated training manuals and trained staff on the new Graduate Acceptance Notification system.
  • Reviewed and notified graduate students of their acceptance to graduate program for College of Arts & Science.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Executive Assistant

Professional Planning Services
02.1986 - 07.1988
  • Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
  • Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Provided support for clients on various investment products and insurance.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.

Administrative Office Manager

Vulcan Materials
05.1980 - 07.1985

Inside Sales

Managed job orders, coordinating quarry location and product with customer's project and product needs.

Office Manager

Managed and trained clerical staff, Cost Accounting, Purchasing, Payroll and Inventory control.

Field Accountant

Traveled to different plant offices in the southeast, substituting for absent office managers.



Education

BBA - Management Information Systems

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
08.1997

Skills

  • Discretion and Confidentiality
  • Expense Tracking
  • Calendar Management
  • Tech-savviness
  • Presentation Creation
  • Organizing and Preparing Meetings
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Business Correspondence
  • Advanced MS Office Suite
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Customer Service
  • Database Management
  • Project Coordination

Certification

  • Licensed Real Estate Agent - May 2020-Present

Affiliations

  • Joe Stockdale Real Estate
  • Hapeville Main Street Board

Timeline

Executive Assistant to the Owner

1PL1DL, LLC
12.2017 - 09.2021

System Administrator

Atlanta Business Chronicle
01.1997 - 01.2017

Operations Coordinator

Atlanta Business Chronicle
01.1997 - 01.2017

Ad Tracker

Atlanta Business Chronicle
01.1997 - 01.2017

Technical Assistant

Royal Insurance Company
09.1989 - 08.1995

Administrative Assistant - Graduate Office

Georgia State University
07.1988 - 09.1989

Executive Assistant

Professional Planning Services
02.1986 - 07.1988

Administrative Office Manager

Vulcan Materials
05.1980 - 07.1985

BBA - Management Information Systems

Georgia State University
Katrina Hutcherson