Marquette Ashley
Wetumpka
Summary
Dynamic administrative leader with extensive experience at the United States Navy, excelling in compliance monitoring and budget administration. Proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and fostering cross-functional teamwork. Adept at relationship building and decision-making, driving operational improvements that resulted in a 75% increase in document retrieval efficiency.
Knowledgeable Administrative Manager with proven track record in overseeing administrative operations and driving process improvements. Successful at implementing office protocols and fostering productive work environment. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and operational efficiency.
Experienced with team leadership, staff supervision, and administrative management. Utilizes organizational and multitasking skills to ensure smooth office operations. Track record of successfully implementing process improvements and enhancing team productivity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Pay Clerk
United States Navy, USN
03.2005 - 04.2007
- Processed military pay transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintained payroll records using Navy Enterprise Resource Planning system.
- Reviewed and verified service member documentation for compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in resolving pay discrepancies through detailed investigation and communication.
RESERVE PAY CLERK
United States Navy, USN
04.2007 - 05.2010
- Managed reserve administrative tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to Navy protocols.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Assisted in budget preparation to ensure financial efficiency within department.
Administrative Clerk
United States Navy, USN
05.2010 - 06.2013
- Managed office correspondence and documentation for efficient workflow.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments, ensuring optimal time management.
- Maintained records and databases, enhancing data accuracy and retrieval speed.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, supporting decision-making processes.
- Streamlined administrative procedures, improving operational efficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhered to data protection protocols diligently.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
Administrative Manager
United States Navy, USN
06.2013 - 11.2015
- Managed administrative operations to enhance efficiency and streamline processes across departments.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff performance and operational knowledge.
- Oversaw scheduling and resource allocation to ensure optimal workflow and project completion.
- Coordinated communication between teams, fostering collaboration and efficient information sharing.
- Evaluated and improved organizational procedures, driving continuous process enhancements.
- Mentored junior staff, promoting professional development and team skill enhancement initiatives.
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
Command Career Counselor
United States Navy, USN
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Advised personnel on career progression and opportunities within Navy structure.
- Conducted assessments to align individual goals with Navy career paths.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance knowledge of advancement processes and benefits.
- Developed and implemented strategies for effective career counseling initiatives.
- Analyzed trends in personnel retention and satisfaction to optimize counseling services.
- Mentored junior counselors, fostering professional growth and service excellence.
- Collaborated with leadership to refine policies impacting career development programs.
- Promoted a positive command climate by addressing concerns related to career progression, assignment preferences, and evaluation processes.
Education Services Officer
United States Navy, USN
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated training sessions and workshops for staff on best practices in education services.
- Streamlined communication between departments to enhance service delivery and support for students.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Administrative Leader
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Led administrative operations to streamline communication and improve efficiency across departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance workflow processes and team collaboration.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and inform decision-making for resource allocation.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to organizational goals.
- Facilitated training sessions on new tools and systems, enhancing team proficiency and reducing onboarding time.
- Established best practices for administrative procedures, resulting in improved task consistency and accuracy.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Senior Enlisted Advisor
United States Navy, USN
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational readiness across multiple naval units.
- Mentored junior personnel, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to improve mission execution and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented training programs, increasing team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, enhancing collaboration and response times.
- Conducted assessments of operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Managed personnel assignments, ensuring optimal alignment of individual talents and skills with organizational needs.
- Championed professional development opportunities for enlisted personnel by organizing relevant workshops or seminars regularly.
- Facilitated strong relationships between senior leadership and enlisted personnel, enabling transparent communication channels for addressing concerns or issues.
- Mentored junior enlisted personnel, fostering personal growth and career development through regular guidance sessions.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Rated job performance for 22 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
Administrative Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for personnel training and development programs.
- Managed communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency and resolve issues promptly.
- Developed and implemented organizational systems for document management, improving retrieval time by 30%.
- Trained new staff on administrative protocols, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Streamlined reporting processes, increasing accuracy in data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Supervised daily administrative operations to ensure compliance with Navy standards and procedures.
- Led initiatives to improve office resource allocation, optimizing budgetary constraints while maintaining service quality.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss operational improvements, gathering input from team members for strategic planning purposes.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, software applications.
- Provided support during periods of high workload by stepping in to assist with various administrative tasks as needed.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coordinated schedules and travel arrangements for executives, ensuring timely attendance at meetings and events.
- Collaborated closely with other department managers to identify areas where administrative support could be improved or streamlined.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO05-2021
Associate of Science - Management
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO12-2013
Skills
- Deadline oriented
- Compliance monitoring
- Budget administration
- Database administration
- Relationship building
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Workflow planning
- Payroll and budgeting
- Organizational leadership
- Office management
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Achieved Yellow Belt certification - 9 May 2014.
- Achieved Green Belt certification - 24 July 2015.
- Achieved certification through the United States Department of Labor: Computer Operator - 29 September 2012.
- Achieved certification through the United States Department of Labor: Legal Secretary - 30 May 2015.
- Achieved certification through the United States Department of Labor: Office Manager/Administrative Services - 3 December 2011.
Affiliations
UNITED STATES NAVY
Timeline
Administrative Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
07.2023 - Current
Senior Enlisted Advisor
United States Navy, USN
07.2021 - 06.2023
Administrative Leader
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2018 - 06.2021
Education Services Officer
United States Navy, USN
12.2016 - 01.2018
Command Career Counselor
United States Navy, USN
12.2015 - 12.2016
Administrative Manager
United States Navy, USN
06.2013 - 11.2015
Administrative Clerk
United States Navy, USN
05.2010 - 06.2013
RESERVE PAY CLERK
United States Navy, USN
04.2007 - 05.2010
Military Pay Clerk
United States Navy, USN
03.2005 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Park University
Associate of Science - Management
Park University