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AdministrativeAssistant

Lisa Hester

Yukon,OK

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Hardworking team player with expertise completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Bedlam Law Firm
Yukon, OK
07.2019 - Current
  • Answer multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Execute record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Schedule office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sort and distribute office mail and record incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interact with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Generate reports and type letters in Word.
  • Handle client correspondence and track records to foster office efficiency.
  • Monitor attorneys work calendars and schedule appointments and meetings.
  • Develop and update spreadsheets and database to track, analyze and report on performance.
  • Coach new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Restock supplies and place orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Support efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
  • Support agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
  • Maintain staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
  • Perform research to collect and record data for attorney/client information.

Administrative Assistant

Newcastle Elementary School
Newcastle , Oklahoma
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Planned and executed all aspects of office
  • Utilized strong time management and organizational skills to ensure smooth and seamless operations
  • Coordinated office inventory restocking supplies and placing purchase orders
  • Supported program operations by preparing and updating documents, reports and spreadsheets
  • Built and maintained excellent parent relationships through timely responses to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Worked independently and under guidance to master general clerical tasks
  • Created files, reports and records while maintaining confidentiality
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch or distribute to correct recipient
  • Scheduled office meetings and parent/teacher appointments for staff team
  • Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security
  • Monitored office calendars to plan meetings and activities to maximize productivity
  • Managed relational database to store information for reference, reporting and analysis
  • Conducted onboarding to help new teachers adjust to administrative and performance aspects of jobs
  • Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings
  • Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events
  • Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability

Substitute Teacher

Newcastle Public Schools
Newcastle , Oklahoma
08.2008 - 07.2016

Classroom Education/Student Mentor/Library Assistant/Office Assistant

Volunteer Special Ed/Severely Handicap

  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
  • Maintained knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies

Education

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05.1985

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.1984

Skills

  • Accurate and detailed
  • Personable and outgoing
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic planning
  • Deadline driven
  • Flexible
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Research and Analytical Skills

Certification

Oklahoma Department of Education ParaProfessional Title 1

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Bedlam Law Firm
07.2019 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Newcastle Elementary School
07.2016 - 07.2019

Substitute Teacher

Newcastle Public Schools
08.2008 - 07.2016

Oklahoma State University

University of Central Oklahoma
Lisa Hester