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Linda Ames

Denton,TX

Summary

Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

City of Denton - DME
Denton, TX
04.2016 - Current
  • Serves as timekeeper; enters and maintains payroll records, prepared and distributed receiving reports, and check requisitions.
  • Coordinate multiple managers' activities, including, but not limited to, appointments, calendars, and intra-departmental correspondence.
  • Facilitate flow of information and follow-up between managers and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Hold confidential and sensitive information in strict confidence, and ensure appropriate authorization is obtained prior to disclosing information.
  • Monitor multiple budgets and maintain an internal spreadsheet of expenditures; notify managers and transfer funds in JD Edwards with approval.
  • Perform both assigned and independent work, including special projects.
  • Familiar with Legistar and staff meetings; prepare meeting minutes.
  • Facilitate travel registration and arrangements for employees and managers; prepare and process associated travel expense forms.
  • Maintain the accuracy and security of personnel records, reports, and meeting minutes.
  • Assist with department events, including the safety fair yearly event, retirements, and DME family events.

Administrative Assistant - Planning & Zoning

CITY OF GAINSVILLE
Gainesville, TX
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Provided administrative support to Directors. Prepared Public Hearing Notices for publications. Assembles packets for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Appeals, and Building and Standards Commission meetings. Programmed and maintained tracking system of computer hardware within the database. Processed payroll and maintained monthly reports.
  • Prepares travel for all department employees, along with organizing and scheduling training. Ordered, tracked, and maintained all office supplies.
  • Records Management, maintaining the Records repository, implementing policies, and procedures relating to the Town's Records Management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
10-2023

Texas Municipal Clerk's Administration Certificate -

University North Texas
Denton
01-2023

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Grayson University
Denison
10-2016

MBA - Business Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • JD Edwards
  • Laserfiche
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Experience
  • Kronos
  • Smart Sheets

Leadershipprofessionaldevelopment

201, CITY OF DENTON, 01/01/201, PRESENT

Certification

  • Business Communication and Negotiation Certificate 10/2023
  • Managerial Certification 10/2023
  • Laserfiche Gold Certification 3/2021
  • Notary Certified

Timeline

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

City of Denton - DME
04.2016 - Current

Administrative Assistant - Planning & Zoning

CITY OF GAINSVILLE
01.2014 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Columbia Southern University

Texas Municipal Clerk's Administration Certificate -

University North Texas

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Grayson University

MBA - Business Administration

Columbia Southern University

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