LaToya Hartsfield
Columbia,SC
Summary
Organized professional bringing excellent interpersonal skills and proactive nature, with proven history of performing with integrity and efficiency. Committed to optimizing administrative resources to meet business objectives and leveraging strengths to maximize team performance. Offering several years of experience in leadership and administrative support roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Project Coordinator
South Carolina Health and Human Services
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines for health initiatives and programs.
- Managed communication between departments to ensure project alignment and support.
- Organized meetings, prepared agendas, and documented meeting minutes for stakeholders.
- Assisted in the development of project plans to support health service delivery.
- Supported budget tracking and resource allocation for various health projects.
- Collaborated with teams to evaluate project progress and recommend improvements.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments to meet project objectives.
- Reviewed contracts prior to execution in order to ensure accuracy of terms and conditions.
MEPS Administrator
Military Entrance Processing Station
Columbia, South Carolina
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed applicant processing and documentation for military entrance evaluations.
- Coordinated scheduling for medical examinations and assessments for recruits.
- Conducted interviews and gathered personal information from prospective candidates.
- Maintained accurate records using automated systems and databases for recruit tracking.
- Provided information about military programs and opportunities to candidates and families.
- Ensured compliance with regulations during the recruitment and processing stages.
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
United States Army Training Center
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed executive schedules and coordinated appointments for senior leadership.
- Prepared and organized meeting materials for board and committee sessions.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Maintained confidential files and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for leadership review.
- Coordinated logistics for training events and workshops at the center.
- Implemented office procedures to enhance operational efficiency and workflow.
- Generated monthly financial reports for review by the Board of Directors.
- Assisted with budgeting tasks such as tracking expenses, reconciling accounts and preparing invoices.
Human Resources Manager
United States Army
Fairbanks, Alaska
07.2008 - 01.2018
- Managed recruitment processes to fill critical positions across various departments.
- Developed and implemented employee training programs to enhance skill sets.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions to address employee grievances effectively.
- Coordinated benefits administration and ensured compliance with federal regulations.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws.
- Processed payroll for diverse employee groups using advanced payroll software.
- Conducted audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and integrity of information.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
Education
Associate of Arts - General tudies
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALBachelor of Science - Business Administration and Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALBachelor of Science - Human Services
Columbia International University
Columbia, SCSkills
- Project management
- Budget tracking
- Resource allocation
- Compliance oversight
- Contract review
- Stakeholder communication
- Process improvement
- Scheduling coordination
- Data management
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Travel administration
- Office administration
- Cross-department collaboration
Certification
- Associate Public Manager (APM), 2024
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), 2015
Timeline
Administrative Project Coordinator
South Carolina Health and Human Services
02.2023 - 09.2025
MEPS Administrator
Military Entrance Processing Station
12.2020 - 01.2023
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
United States Army Training Center
02.2018 - 10.2020
Human Resources Manager
United States Army
07.2008 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - General tudies
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Columbia International University