Matthew Barbour
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Dedicated Office Manager seeking to leverage strong organizational and operational skills in a new career in HVAC/Electrical field. I am eager to apply my problem-solving abilities and teamwork experience in a technical environment while gaining hands-on expertise in the industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
EyeCare Associates
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2018 - Current
- Supervises staff members, organizes schedules, and delegates tasks.
- Develops and implements office policies and procedures.
- Maintains filing system for records, correspondence, and other documents.
- Creates spreadsheets in Excel to track data, such as vacation requests and sick days.
- Resolves customer inquiries in a timely manner, while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Processes payroll accurately, ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Manages front desk operations, including greeting visitors, answering questions, or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Freelance Electrical Technician
Self-employed
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2009 - Current
- Installs new electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Tests existing electrical components to ensure proper functioning.
- Repairs faulty wiring or replaced defective parts to restore functionality of circuits and systems.
- Provides technical support by troubleshooting issues related to electrical systems.
- Conducts performance tests on newly installed equipment to ensure optimal operation.
Lab Manager
LensCrafters
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
08.2012 - 01.2018
- Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintained a log of activities.
- Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured that all laboratory personnel were properly trained in laboratory safety protocols prior to conducting experiments or handling hazardous materials.
- Investigated any potential hazards present within the workspace and took corrective action as necessary.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
- Managed equipment, building areas, and inventory to keep facility running at peak levels.
Assistant Manager
GameStop
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Journeyman Helper (Summer Job)
Summit Electric Supply
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Assisted Journeyman Electrician with electrical wiring and installation of fixtures.
- Installed conduit, junction boxes and other electrical components according to code.
- Repaired faulty wiring in electrical panels using hand tools and testing devices.
- Connected cables and wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components.
- Assisted with troubleshooting electrical systems including lighting circuits.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following safety protocols at all times.
- Followed detailed instructions from Journeyman Electricians regarding specific tasks to be completed.
- Installed new appliances and devices in buildings and regularly tested functionality to identify maintenance needs.
Education
Business And Political Science
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Compliance Monitoring
- Billing
- Operations Management
- Employee Supervision
- Scheduling
- Budgeting expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Training
- Payroll and budgeting
Accomplishments
- Successfully grew office revenue from $750,000 to $1.5 million by implementing strategies to achieve team goals, leading the team, and developing new care plans for patient satisfaction. (EyeCare Associates)
- Achieved 21% salary increase through successful project management and team leadership, resulting in improved operational efficiency. (EyeCare Associates)
- Elevated lab performance from bottom 25% to Top 50 stores consistently over multiple periods of time (Lenscrafters)
- Oversaw major product releases, coordinating promotional efforts with local businesses and community organizations to enhance engagement and visibility. (Gamestop)
Timeline
Office Manager
EyeCare Associates
01.2018 - Current
Lab Manager
LensCrafters
08.2012 - 01.2018
Assistant Manager
GameStop
09.2009 - 08.2012
Freelance Electrical Technician
Self-employed
01.2009 - Current
Journeyman Helper (Summer Job)
Summit Electric Supply
05.2004 - 08.2007
Business And Political Science
The University of Alabama
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