Larissa Vaal
Troutdale
Summary
Dynamic office manager with a proven track record at La Hacienda Distributors, Inc., enhancing operational efficiency and customer service. Skilled in inventory control and account reconciliation, I excel in fostering strong vendor relationships and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring budget compliance while delivering exceptional support to both staff and clients.
Experienced with office administration, including managing daily operations and ensuring smooth workflows. Utilizes organizational and leadership skills to maintain efficiency and support team productivity. Knowledge of office software, scheduling, and resource allocation to drive operational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
La Hacienda Distributors, Inc.
Wood Village, OR
11.2011 - Current
- Streamlined office operations to enhance efficiency and productivity across departments.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and services.
- Coordinated scheduling and communication between staff and external stakeholders.
- Oversaw inventory management, reducing excess stock through improved tracking systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Enhanced office operational efficiency by streamlining filing systems, resulting in easier access to critical documents.
Medical Assistant
Columbia Pain & Spine Institute
Gresham, OR
10.2004 - 11.2011
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling, ensuring optimal workflow and minimal wait times.
- Collaborated with medical staff to maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to medical team promptly.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CASkills
- Customer service
- Office management
- Organizational skills
- Office administration
- Clear oral/written communication
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll and budgeting
- Clerical support
- Account reconciliation
- Inventory control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Office Manager
La Hacienda Distributors, Inc.
11.2011 - Current
Medical Assistant
Columbia Pain & Spine Institute
10.2004 - 11.2011
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College