Margaret January
Natchez,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional with strong data entry, scheduling, and multitasking skills. Proven ability to manage operations and have positive relationship while communicating with customers, students and parents.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Natchez-Adams School District
Natchez, Mississippi
07.2007 - 12.2022
- Handled all incoming calls to ensure timely responses
- Composed letters, memos and other written correspondence per administrators
- Coordinated communication among staff, students, and parents to facilitate smooth information flow
- Checked students in and out
- Arranged substitute teachers for class coverage to maintain instructional continuity
- Recorded teacher absences
- Distributed inner school mail
Owner/Operator
January Printing
Natchez, Mississippi
04.1994 - 02.2007
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, orders and bookkeeping
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with local businesses and clients
- Designed graphics for various media projects
Bookkeeper/Classified Advisor
Natchez Newspapers, Inc.
Natchez, Mississippi
12.1984 - 03.1994
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely payment processing
- Prepared monthly financial reports
- Executed inside sales strategies to increase customer engagement
- Designed promotional ads for newspaper to attract new clients
- Relieved receptionist for lunch and breaks
Admitting/Insurance Clerk
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Natchez, Mississippi
06.1979 - 01.1985
- Contacted healthcare providers to gather documentation for claims.
- Processed insurance claims, verified patient information and assigned rooms
- Relieved PBX operator for breaks
- Answered incoming calls regarding billing questions or policy updates
Education
Secretarial Science
Copiah-Lincoln College
Natchez, MSSkills
- Data entry
- Scheduling meetings
- Writing reports
- Inventory control
- Customer/parent relationship
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Natchez-Adams School District
07.2007 - 12.2022
Owner/Operator
January Printing
04.1994 - 02.2007
Bookkeeper/Classified Advisor
Natchez Newspapers, Inc.
12.1984 - 03.1994
Admitting/Insurance Clerk
Jefferson Davis Hospital
06.1979 - 01.1985
Secretarial Science
Copiah-Lincoln College