Kristen Elinkowski
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager's Assistant
Your Finance Solution
11.2021 - Current
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Efficiently supervised filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Oversaw accurate and efficient database management and digital file storage to support operational and recordkeeping requirements.
- Cultivated client and vendor loyalty by proactively reaching out with follow-ups and status updates.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
President, Board of Directors
Homeowners Association
01.2020 - Current
- Managed and planned social activities to encourage program engagement.
- Assisted with identifying and recruiting other board members, successfully recruiting 4 board members.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Managed $45,000 budget to allocate funds for various projects and community events.
President
Parent Teacher Organization
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners
Manager
Ted’s Imported Foods
10.2008 - 05.2012
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
File Clerk
Trustees Office
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
- Created and printed labels for well-organized filing.
- Cleaned up files regularly by removing outdated information for archival or disposal.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, INHigh School Diploma -
Crown Point High School
Crown Point, IN05.2005
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Banking Operations
- Mail Handling
- Excellent Multitasking Abilities
- Weekly Payroll
- Billing and Invoicing
- Financial Tracking
- Personnel Files
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Financial Accounting
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Organizational Skills
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
Timeline
Office Manager's Assistant
Your Finance Solution
11.2021 - Current
President
Parent Teacher Organization
05.2020 - 05.2023
President, Board of Directors
Homeowners Association
01.2020 - Current
Manager
Ted’s Imported Foods
10.2008 - 05.2012
File Clerk
Trustees Office
09.2004 - 06.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Purdue University Calumet
High School Diploma -
Crown Point High School
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