Landon Payne
OKC,OK
Summary
Fast, engaging freelance writer with twenty years of experience. Skilled in content writing, journalism, proofreading, and editing. Proofreading projects to detect and correct errors and ensure that texts are properly researched. Formulating texts in accordance with prescribed editorial and formatting guidelines and communicating with the client to explicate assignment-related expectations, as required.
Results-driven management professional with solid background in leading program initiatives and optimizing operational efficiency. Consistently fosters collaborative environments and drives project completion. Recognized for adaptability and problem-solving skills in dynamic settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Open Records Custodian
OK Dept. of Public Safety
05.2024 - Current
- Fulfills open records requests for the agency
- Administers and oversees administrative operational functions, such as preparing invoices and payments of claims, requisitions, purchase orders, bookkeeping or accounting, and other fiscal duties
- Utilizes advanced technological equipment and data processing equipment to provide requested information to internal and external customers; reviews coded and uncoded source documents; edits documents and reports; examines and verifies reports and other documents for completeness, appropriateness, adequacy, and conformity to established requirements, and resolves discrepancies and refers complex discrepancies to appropriate staff.
Freelance Writer, Proofreader, & Editor
11.2014 - Current
- Fast, engaging freelance writer with twenty years of experience
- Skilled in content writing, journalism, proofreading, and editing
- Proofreading projects to detect and correct errors and ensure that texts are properly researched
- Formulating texts in accordance with prescribed editorial and formatting guidelines and communicating with the client to explicate assignment-related expectations, as required
Copy Editor
OK Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: www.astoldbylandon.com
- Duties include proofreading, editing, researching and creating a wide variety of communications for all divisions of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- I provide accurate and effective delivery of communication to our employees, agency customers, state leaders and the media in Oklahoma and beyond
- I utilize a variety of channels to develop tailored content that drives engagement, shapes culture and builds awareness through compelling and engaging stories
- Www.astoldbylandon.com
Administrative Assistant
OK Dept. Of Public Safety
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Transcribes various permanent, confidential, legal, medical documents, including histories, physical examinations, operative reports, discharge summaries, x-rays, EEG's, consultations and letters of correspondence for physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists and other professional staff as appropriate
- Abstracts information from discharge records to compose first draft of discharge summary in keeping with individual physician preference and style for reporting
- Communicates with clinicians concerning required documents that are delinquent or incomplete
- Provides transcribed documents to the medical records unit and clinician
HR Assistant
OK Dept. Of Public Safety
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Performs human resources management, personnel, or payroll administration activities involving responsibility for the interpretation and application of rules, laws and policies
- Prepares, processes, reviews, analyzes, or approves employee personnel transactions; ensures compliance with applicable laws and rules concerning appointments, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations and other actions
- Maintains a system of employee personnel records
- Creating and maintaining HR Sharepoint site for DPS employees and producing materials for onboarding, offboarding, and creating and updating existing HR documents
Secretary I
OK Dept. Of Public Safety
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Building and updating District Court cases for attorneys to utilize in court
- Updating and maintaining the Legal calendar to reflect the correct hearing dates and times
- Organizing documents and paperwork and maintaining a filing system
- Assisting supervisors and staff with the division's projects and tasks
Office Assistant/ HR Assistant
Michael Biddinger Real Estate
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Successfully manage all company social media advertising including MLS, flyers, and websites to increase business awareness and recognition
- Developed and implemented office support systems to include: processing and distribution of mail; records storage, retrieval, and retention; document production; dissemination of information; communications networking; equipment and supply inventory; equipment maintenance; and accounting and budgetary items
- Organize, review, and match subcontractor/vendor job tickets with billing to ensure accuracy
- Also updating Vendor List monthly or as needed
- Provide as-needed administrative support for accounting and records projects such as the production of financial statements, payment requisitions, and legal matters
Property Manager
Allied Property Management
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for all bookkeeping, collections, evictions, move-out processing and renewal processing
- Provided clerical and administrative support for accounting and records projects such as the production of financial statements, payment requisitions, and legal matters
- Strategically worked to improve the overall demographic and appearance of the community by enforcing lease violations, screening, and requalifying all lease renewals and reviewing all new leases
Property Manager
Founders Tower Luxury Living
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted in managing 62 units
- Update availability report, process applications for approvals
- (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed applications to the Property Manager for approval
- Follow up with the applicant regarding status
- Organizing documents and paperwork and maintaining a filing system
- Provided clerical and administrative support for accounting and records projects such as the production of financial statements, payment requisitions, and legal matters
Wine Sales Representative
Byron's Liquor Warehouse
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Delivered customer service in a competitive retail market while maintaining outstanding sales metrics, above store goals frequently
- Participated in vendor relationship management, ordering, and projection
- Provided backup to management, performing opening and closing operations, cash handling, and periodic reporting as needed
Clerical Assistant
Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented communications strategies to promote a positive public image among local veterinarians
- Coordinated organization-wide design, message, and content generation, including electronic and print communications
- Provided clerical assistance as needed
Education
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK05.2027
BA - Broadcast Journalism
Langston University
Langston, OK01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint)
- Excellent Verbal Communication
- Excellent Written Communication
- Detail-Oriented
- Expert Clerical Experience
- Expert Writing
- Expert Editing
- Expert Proofreading
Timeline
Open Records Custodian
OK Dept. of Public Safety
05.2024 - Current
Copy Editor
OK Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
09.2023 - 05.2024
Administrative Assistant
OK Dept. Of Public Safety
05.2023 - 09.2023
HR Assistant
OK Dept. Of Public Safety
07.2022 - 05.2023
Secretary I
OK Dept. Of Public Safety
04.2021 - 07.2022
Office Assistant/ HR Assistant
Michael Biddinger Real Estate
02.2018 - 04.2019
Property Manager
Allied Property Management
09.2017 - 12.2017
Property Manager
Founders Tower Luxury Living
05.2017 - 09.2017
Wine Sales Representative
Byron's Liquor Warehouse
06.2015 - 05.2017
Clerical Assistant
Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association
04.2015 - 08.2015
Freelance Writer, Proofreader, & Editor
11.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Rose State College
BA - Broadcast Journalism
Langston University
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