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Kaylah Latiker

Calumet City,IL

Summary

Hardworking, dedicated administrative professional with strong organizational skills. A team player committed to achieving daily goals and meeting deadlines effectively. Dependable with excellent multi-tasking abilities, thriving in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

12-month Secretary (40 Hrs /week)

Michelle Obama School Of Technology & The Arts

Park Forest, IL

02.2023 - Current

Managed and maintained both paper and electronic filing systems: Routinely entered data, categorized documents, routed various documents, managed incoming and outgoing mail, and performed other clerical tasks to ensure efficient office operations.
Coordinated all meeting and calendar scheduling
Coordinated phone and email correspondence, handling incoming and outgoing mail and faxes with professionalism.
Lead assistant for all major projects
Lead assistant to the principal managing one hundred thousand dollar school budget
Traveled administrative assistant ensuring adequate coverage throughout the district due to employee unavailability.
Primary liaison for vendors
Managed confidential information discreetly, maintaining privacy and compliance with organizational policies.
Assisted the payroll department by collecting and verifying timesheets for accuracy and timely submission.

Operations Assistant (40hrs/week)

Star Freight LLC

Valparaiso, IN

12.2022 - 01.2023

Assisted the operations manager in planning routine operations and special projects, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with company goals.
Managed and maintained a comprehensive filing system for expenses, reports, and support documentation.
Answered a multi-line phone system, providing enthusiastic and professional service to callers.
Utilized Microsoft Excel and various software tools to complete job tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Facilitated facility scheduling for CDL driver pick-ups and drop-offs, optimizing logistics and driver availability.

Transportation Safety Manager Assistant (40hrs/wk)

Transada INC

Gary, IN

05.2022 - 10.2022

Monitoring driver qualification files and the hiring and selection process
Assuring DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations
Overseeing and implementing the elements of a Crash Management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation and management of incidents
Reported maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment
Conducting audits and inspections of private fleet and vendor practices to monitor compliance
Record keeping
Overseeing navigation systems
Streamlined reporting processes for improved efficiency in incident management and resolution.
Established strong communication channels between safety management and frontline staff, promoting transparency and fostering trust.

Transportation Dispatcher (40hrs/week)

Interstate Haul Stars

Chicago, IL

09.2021 - 04.2022

Successfully negotiated customer rates, achieving a cost reduction of 20% while maintaining strong client relationships.
Manages incoming customer correspondence related to delivery issues effectively resolving concerns and improving customer satisfaction by 80 percent.
Scheduled and dispatched drivers across state lines, optimizing routes for traffic, road conditions, and efficiency.
Issued funds such as EFS checks for service chargers to laborers
Proactively generated new business opportunities through strategic code calling, resulting in a 70 percent increase in leads and 90 percent in client acquisition.
Invoiced all loads for records and maintained constant contact with brokers to ensure timely deliveries.

Media Technology Assistant (40hrs/week)

Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163