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Lisa Myrick

Lisa Myrick

Tuscaloosa,AL

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in office administration, student registration, class and event scheduling, notably at the University of Alabama. Excelled in enhancing efficiency and accuracy in administrative processes, while fostering excellent relationships through superior oral communication skills. Proven track record in leading teams and streamlining operations at Ashley Furniture HomeStore, demonstrating exceptional leadership and organizational abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant II

University of Alabama
04.2013 - Current
  • Create and publish online semester schedule of classes through CourseLeaf/CLSS for department
  • Classroom and event scheduling through ASTRA Schedule for department
  • Assist advertising and public relations students with class registration
  • Maintain enrollments through CourseLeaf/CLSS
  • General advising through Ellucian Degree Works
  • Administrative support to 30+ faculty members
  • Purchasing card reconciliation via Concur
  • Reimbursement processing
  • Reviewer for faculty purchases and travel requests
  • Assist student groups and faculty with purchasing
  • Supervise work-study students
  • Built and maintained excellent relationships with faculty and adjuncts through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Career Break

Childcare
03.2009 - 04.2013

Took a dedicated period for family care, during which I also engaged in continuous learning and volunteer work in my church.


Enhanced leadership and time management skills by balancing family care responsibilities with community engagement.

Administrative Operations Manager

Ashley Furniture HomeStore
02.2007 - 03.2009
  • Managed office operations for the District Manager of a large retail establishment.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Planned, organized and executed large district store meetings.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Participated in staff recruitment, hiring, training and scheduling for over 30 employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Skills

  • Classroom and event scheduling
  • Creation and publication of semester schedule of classes
  • General advising
  • Student registration
  • Purchasing card expense and reconciliation
  • Office Administration
  • Oral and written communication
  • Meeting planning
  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheet applications

Accomplishments

  • Office, Clerical, & Technical Staff Assembly Outstanding Staff Award recipient in 2023
  • Office, Clerical, & Technical Staff Assembly recognition for Outstanding Service in 2018
  • Successfully managed the growth of faculty from 19 to 32 within five years, contributing to enhanced departmental capacity and educational offerings.
  • Took on comprehensive administrative duties independently following the removal of an administrative coordinator, ensuring seamless operations for one of the largest departments in the college.
  • Consistently met all deadlines and maintained high levels of efficiency, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.



Timeline

Administrative Assistant II - University of Alabama
04.2013 - Current
Career Break - Childcare
03.2009 - 04.2013
Administrative Operations Manager - Ashley Furniture HomeStore
02.2007 - 03.2009
The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations

Work Availability

monday
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