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Lela Yancy

Midlothian,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$15/hr - $1000/hr

Summary

Seeking a position that has growth potential and that will add to the skills and knowledge that I possess.

Experienced office manager and administration professional with several years of experience in overseeing a wide variety of essential functions in bustling business. Analytical in optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various offices within diverse environments. Highly organized with strengths in prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Office Manager/Truck Dispatcher

MER Agency A Division of Landstar Corp
Fort Worth, TX
05.1996 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated schedules and meetings for staff and clients.
  • Trained new employees on office procedures and policies.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
  • Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment schedules and data communications.
  • Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
  • Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Prepared agendas for board meetings along with taking minutes during sessions.
  • Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
  • Developed effective communication strategies between departments within the organization.
  • Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
  • Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
  • Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
  • Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
  • Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
  • Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
  • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
  • Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
  • Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
  • Assisted in budgeting processes by tracking expenses and invoices.
  • Fostered positive communication among team members and external partners.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
  • Coordinated schedules and meetings for staff and clients.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
  • Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
  • Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Oversaw inventory management and procurement of office supplies.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
  • Implemented best practices for office organization and cleanliness.

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Job Title

American Airlines
Ft. Worth, TX
07.2005 - 10.2020
  • Self-motivated, typing, researching, customer support, attention to detail.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

Education

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language Interpreting

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth , TX
04.2011 - 05.2013

Skills

  • Typing
  • Customer service
  • Customer relations
  • In-depth research
  • Data entry
  • International reservations
  • AAdvantage reservations
  • Semi-truck dispatching
  • Office manager
  • Office management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Conflict management
  • Organizational skills
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Clerical support
  • Office administration
  • Inventory management
  • Team supervision
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Budget tracking

Timeline

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language Interpreting

Tarrant County College
04.2011 - 05.2013

Job Title

American Airlines
07.2005 - 10.2020

Office Manager/Truck Dispatcher

MER Agency A Division of Landstar Corp
05.1996 - 01.2021
Lela Yancy