KENDRA PARRISH
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Hardworking and disciplined with strong program management and team leadership skills. Adept at improving company policies, educating workers and resolving problems with a proactive approach.
- Strong leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Manager
LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Austin
09.2022 - Current
- Calendar management for Chief Business Officer, including prioritizing incoming requests while balancing internal meetings and needs.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather data, analyze information, and report findings for informed decision-making in project planning stages.
- Provided support to team members, mentoring junior staff in administrative functions and offering guidance on best practices.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Improved building safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Operations Assistant
Gorrondona & Associates, Inc.
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
- Provided administrative support with accurate document preparation and data entry.
- Supported month-end closing procedures by reconciling accounts receivable ledgers and preparing aging reports for management review.
- Conducted regular audits of customer accounts to ensure accuracy, identifying potential errors or inconsistencies for correction.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
Sr. Administrative Associate
Pflugerville ISD - Ruth Barron Elementary
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Accountable for daily operations of main office including tasks related to HR, bookkeeping, Substitute management and payroll
- Daily use of multiple software & online programs including Microsoft, Skyward, Focus, Facebook, Google Drive and Frontline
- Create and maintain electronic calendars & newsletters for both staff & families
Parking & Transportation Services Manager
UT Austin
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Started with company as a cashier for the Garages Division and was promoted twice
- First to Coordinator for the Events Division then to Manager for the Department
- Accountable for daily operations of 4 divisions for the department, including personnel management & payroll operations
- Served as a point of contact for university departments & student groups, campus contractors and visitors for parking needs
- Managed operations for major events, such as home football games, for parking needs.
Administrative Assistant
Austin Independent School District
08.2003 - 12.2015
- Held positions of Clerk, Bookkeeper, Secretary & Administrative Assistant during tenure with this district
- Worked at elementary, middle & high school levels as well as the Student Services Department at the district office
- Responsibilities included personnel management, bookkeeping, payroll & employee onboarding.
Education
Incomplete - Criminal Justice
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX02.1998
Advanced Diploma -
Florence High School
Florence, TX06.1995
Skills
- Organization and Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Office Management
- Staff Management
- Customer Service Management
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Event Coordination
- Human Resources
- Data Management
- Project Management
Certification
TX Notary Public, 05/04/2028
Personal Information
Title: Administrative Manager & Project Coordinator
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Administrative Manager
LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Austin
09.2022 - Current
Operations Assistant
Gorrondona & Associates, Inc.
02.2021 - 09.2022
Sr. Administrative Associate
Pflugerville ISD - Ruth Barron Elementary
07.2019 - 01.2021
Parking & Transportation Services Manager
UT Austin
09.2015 - 07.2019
Administrative Assistant
Austin Independent School District
08.2003 - 12.2015
Incomplete - Criminal Justice
St. Edward's University
Advanced Diploma -
Florence High School
TX Notary Public, 05/04/2028
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