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Krysta Swygart

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with proven expertise at Allen County Coroner's Office, enhancing operational efficiency through meticulous recordkeeping and effective communication. A self-starter skilled in employee timesheet processing and customer relations, I successfully managed payroll and logistics, ensuring seamless office operations and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Allen County Coroner's Office
07.2024 - Current
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes.
  • Managed email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Ensured uninterrupted office operations for a high-volume public safety department by managing payroll, budget tracking, medical record requests, and critical documentation workflows
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll, monitored departmental billing
  • Maintained 500+ sensitive case files per year with strict adherence to confidentiality standards and data accuracy
  • Answered and triaged incoming calls, directing inquiries to Deputy Coroners and ensuring timely follow-ups on urgent matters
  • Developed and updated on-call and weekly duty schedules, improving team coordination and reducing scheduling errors
  • Managed office inventory and placed supply orders, maintaining readiness of all operational tools and administrative materials
  • Utilized Microsoft Office Suite, department-specific billing/payroll platforms, and case management software with high accuracy and attention to detail

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Blackhawk Christian Preschool Academy
06.2013 - 07.2024
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.

Team Leader Manager

Meijer
06.2000 - 08.2005
  • Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
  • Identified and corrected deficient performance and behaviors to achieve maximum productivity.
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
  • Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Haven High School
New Haven, IN
06-2000

Skills

  • Employee timesheet processing
  • Customer and client relations
  • Calendar management
  • Multi-line telephone system operation
  • Self-starter

Certification

I have taken many continuing education courses over the years working as a Preschool Teachers Assistant. I will provide a list upon request.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Allen County Coroner's Office
07.2024 - Current

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Blackhawk Christian Preschool Academy
06.2013 - 07.2024

Team Leader Manager

Meijer
06.2000 - 08.2005

High School Diploma -

New Haven High School

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