I am a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative assistant with 3 years of experience supplying thorough, organized administrative support to the owner of a construction company, 10 years to over 60 Law Enforcement Officers as well as to the general public, and I have been the owner and operator of my own business for 3 years now which is an Auction Company. I maintain a positive attitude while interacting with demanding and difficult clients. I serve as the primary point of contact for both in-house and external phone and website queries. I am technically-adept with advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and experience creating Excel databases and Word documents for Supervisors. I am an administrative assistant who goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. I have an excellent work ethic, I am quality-focused, and I am committed to approaching tasks with tenacity and attention to detail. I am a very quick learner who is very familiar with computers, printers, scanners, and some computer software. I am also a motivated business professional who is dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Manager
BAR Marine Group
06.2022 - Current
Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating specific parts or guiding them through the ordering process.
Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality of parts.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
Streamlined the ordering process for faster and more accurate deliveries, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions to address these issues, resulting in cost savings and improved processes.
Analyzed sales trends to follow demands of customers and in-shop needs.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Established effective communication channels with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental collaboration.
Partnered with managers to implement operational enhancements for paperwork processing.
Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and advancements in technology to continuously improve operations within the department.
Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
Reduced excess stock levels through better demand forecasting, avoiding unnecessary capital tie-up.
Enhanced parts identification accuracy with adoption of sophisticated cataloging system, minimizing errors.
Coordinated with service department to ensure seamless availability of parts, improving overall service turnaround times.
Business Owner and Operator
Trackside Auction
11.2020 - 06.2022
I do everything that I did before as the operator of Trackside Store and Auction, except now I am the owner of the business and I changed the name slightly to Trackside Auction.
Run the day to day operations of the business
Take in Consignments
Tag and photograph merchandise for auction
Assist clients with questions and concerns on how to sell items at auction.
Answer over 10 phone calls per day.
Conduct all of the bookkeeping and paperwork.
Conduct Computer clerking of items sold on the day of the auction.
Write checks to the consignors for their items sold.
Conduct Bank Deposits
Calculate and pay all sales tax that was due monthly
Post on Social Media pages for advertising
Created social media pages for the company
Conduct Cashiering
Set up and organized merchandise when it comes in.
Buy supplies for the office as well as the auction supplies.
Train new hires, providing information and insight into corporate policies and procedures.
Work in tandem with peers to better understand business process and initiate improvements, helping company achieve goals.
Listen to staff and customer issues and conflicts to deliver solutions, propel customer experiences.
Promote energetic atmosphere with purpose to drive improvements in customer care and experiences.
Supervise the creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of auction customers.
Handle problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Build loyal account base and long-term business relationships with consignor accounts.
Interact well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Business Operator
Trackside Store And Auction
03.2019 - 10.2020
Ran the day to day operations of the business
Took in Consignments
Tagged and photographed merchandise for auction
Assisted clients with questions and concerns on how to sell items at auction.
Answered phones over 10 calls per day
Did all the book keeping and paperwork.
Conducted Computer clerking of items sold on the day of the auction.
Wrote checks to the consignors for their items sold.
Conducted Bank Deposits
Calculated and paid all sales tax that was due monthly
Posted on Social Media pages for advertising
Created social media pages for the company
Conducted Cashiering
Set up and organized merchandise when it came in.
Bought supplies for the office as well as the auction supplies.
Trained new hires, providing information and insight into corporate policies and procedures.
Worked in tandem with peers to better understand business process and initiate improvements, helping company achieve goals.
Listened to staff and customer issues and conflicts to deliver solutions, propel customer experiences.
Promoted energetic atmosphere with purpose to drive improvements in customer care and experiences.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of auction customers.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with consignor accounts.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Administrative Assistant
S.C. Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement
10.2008 - 03.2019
Under limited supervision performs technical and administrative duties for assigned Region/ Area and respective personnel; assists the public in various technical and administrative functions.
Answer over 50 telephone calls per day and monitor the radio; disseminate information to the officers in the field, relay messages to the officers; maintain readiness in emergency situations.
Assist 60+ region officers and Unit Supervisors with administrative and clerical tasks such as filing reports, issuing warning and summons books, typing correspondences, maintaining equipment, organizing and maintaining a filing system for the region, ensuring all employee evaluations are completed and submitted to main office in Columbia.
Ordering and maintaining supplies for the Region office.
Assisting officers will any paperwork.
Maintain the Oracle records software for tickets and officer information.
Assist other Law Enforcement agencies, DNR personnel and the general public on a daily basis, providing information they need.
Assist the public with boat titling and registration information as well as wildlife information, saltwater/freshwater fishing regulations.
Handle FPR's, purchase orders, requisitions, R&I expense vouchers and travel reimbursements. Make sure these are filled out and submitted in a timely manner.
Maintains officer supply room requests for uniforms, duty gear and equipment.
Assists with in house filing, making copies and mailing of warrants, timesheets, and schedules.
Open and distribute incoming mail, as well as send outgoing mail.
Planned region luncheon cooks and Christmas Party.
Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
Organized weekly staff meetings and logged minutes for monthly meetings.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Managed Access databases converting complex data into easy-to-interpret data.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
Administrative Assistant
T.M. Taylor Construction
08.2005 - 10.2008
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
Maintained Quick books accounting software for the company
Customer invoicing
Processed Payroll
Paid company expenditures
Processed and submitted quarterly payroll taxes and workers compensation payments.
Greeted Customers.
Maintained a clean reception area and office.
Opened and distributed mail.
Prepared information for annual income taxes.
Typed AIA building contracts
Administrative Assistant and Sales
Ravenel Used Furniture
08.2004 - 10.2005
Maintained Sales Records
Processed and submitted quarterly sales tax records and payments
Record keeping for daily expenses
Buying and Ordering merchandise for the inventory
Provided customer service to customers who were purchasing merchandise
Delivering merchandise to customers home after purchase.
Picking up items that were bought from customers to put into the store inventory
Bank Deposits
Answering telephone calls and returning voicemails.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
Education
High School Diploma -
James Island Charter Highschool
James Island
2004
Skills
Fast Learner
Multi-Tasker
Very Organized
Detailed Oriented
Organized
Excellent communication skills
Multi-line phone proficiency
Excellent planner and coordinator
Flexible
Professional phone etiquette
Customer service-oriented
Attentive to Accuracy
Accomplishments
2013 South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division Employee of the Year.
Developed a systematic procedure that has assisted supervisors in reviewing and accurately completing monthly reports prior to being turned in. This has resulted in saving time, reduced the amount of errors, and increased productivity.
My input was instrumental in making the new Oracle record keeping software program easier to use and more efficient to other users.
Became certified as a Mercury Marine Systems Technician
Currently working on becoming Mercury Outboard, Mercruiser and V12 certified
Certification
Completed Keyboarding A-Z from New Horizons Learning
Fred Pryor Seminars - Effective and Appropriate Email Use
Fred Pryor Seminars - Managing the Front DeskFred
Pryor Seminars - Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting
Fred Pryor Seminars -Safety and Security Begins at the Front Desk
Fred Pryor Seminars - The Secrets of Successful Time Management
Fred Pryor Seminars - Business Writing For Results
Fred Pryor Seminars - Conference for Administrative Assistants
Fred Pryor Seminars - Microsoft Excel: The Basics
Fred Pryor Seminars - Excel 2007: Beyond the Basics
Introduction to JAM Courses
M-TEK Marine Basics
M-TEK Cooling Systems
M-TEK Electrical Systems
M-TEK Shop Tools
1st Mate
DSDS - Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Introduction
M-TEK Hydraulics
TEK Marine Corrosion
M-TEK Outboard 40-50-60 Maintenance
M-TEK - Intake & Exhaust
M-TEK- Propellers (Online Module & Exam)
Gen II Joystick Piloting for Outboards
Outboard Four Stroke 15-20hp Diagnostics
Understanding GPS Antennas and Inertial Measurement Units
Vessel View Mobile Dealer Portal
NMEA Diagnostics
Outboard Four Stroke 15-20hp Introduction
M-TEK The Science of Fuels and Lubricants
Outboard Fourstroke Systems Lab Prep Guide
Merrier 02 Sensors - The Basics
DSDS - Welcome Aboard - Dealer
Outboard Fourstroke V-8 & V-6 Introduction
Large Fourstroke Lab Prep Guide
Outboard Four Stroke V-8 & V-6 CDS-G3 Live Data Items
Outboard Four Stroke V-8 & V-6 Rigging
Outboard Fourstroke V-8 & V-6 Control Features
Outboard Optimax Systems
DSDS - Reeling 'Em In
DTS Single Trunk CAN Networks
Mercury Systems Basic Introduction (Distance Course)
Outboard Cooling Systems
Outboard Fuel Starvation
Active Trim
Electrification-Controller Area Network (CAN) Basics
Electrification-Battery Basics
Gen II Joystick Piloting for Outboards
Smartcraft & DTS Lab Prep
Smartcraft and DTS Theory
M-TEK Engine Fundamentals
M-TEK Fuel Systems
EFI Systems Theory
Introduction to V12
Next Gen DTS Intro
V12 Installation
V12 Maintenance
V12Pre-Delivery inspection
Smartcraft & DTS (Distance Course)
Timeline
Parts Manager
BAR Marine Group
06.2022 - Current
Business Owner and Operator
Trackside Auction
11.2020 - 06.2022
Business Operator
Trackside Store And Auction
03.2019 - 10.2020
Administrative Assistant
S.C. Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement
10.2008 - 03.2019
Administrative Assistant
T.M. Taylor Construction
08.2005 - 10.2008
Administrative Assistant and Sales
Ravenel Used Furniture
08.2004 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
James Island Charter Highschool
Completed Keyboarding A-Z from New Horizons Learning
Fred Pryor Seminars - Effective and Appropriate Email Use
Fred Pryor Seminars - Managing the Front DeskFred
Pryor Seminars - Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting
Fred Pryor Seminars -Safety and Security Begins at the Front Desk
Fred Pryor Seminars - The Secrets of Successful Time Management
Fred Pryor Seminars - Business Writing For Results
Fred Pryor Seminars - Conference for Administrative Assistants
Fred Pryor Seminars - Microsoft Excel: The Basics
Fred Pryor Seminars - Excel 2007: Beyond the Basics
Introduction to JAM Courses
M-TEK Marine Basics
M-TEK Cooling Systems
M-TEK Electrical Systems
M-TEK Shop Tools
1st Mate
DSDS - Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Introduction
M-TEK Hydraulics
TEK Marine Corrosion
M-TEK Outboard 40-50-60 Maintenance
M-TEK - Intake & Exhaust
M-TEK- Propellers (Online Module & Exam)
Gen II Joystick Piloting for Outboards
Outboard Four Stroke 15-20hp Diagnostics
Understanding GPS Antennas and Inertial Measurement Units
Vessel View Mobile Dealer Portal
NMEA Diagnostics
Outboard Four Stroke 15-20hp Introduction
M-TEK The Science of Fuels and Lubricants
Outboard Fourstroke Systems Lab Prep Guide
Merrier 02 Sensors - The Basics
DSDS - Welcome Aboard - Dealer
Outboard Fourstroke V-8 & V-6 Introduction
Large Fourstroke Lab Prep Guide
Outboard Four Stroke V-8 & V-6 CDS-G3 Live Data Items
Outboard Four Stroke V-8 & V-6 Rigging
Outboard Fourstroke V-8 & V-6 Control Features
Outboard Optimax Systems
DSDS - Reeling 'Em In
DTS Single Trunk CAN Networks
Mercury Systems Basic Introduction (Distance Course)
Outboard Cooling Systems
Outboard Fuel Starvation
Active Trim
Electrification-Controller Area Network (CAN) Basics
Full Time Substitute Teacher at Dorchester School District 2 and Kelly ServicesFull Time Substitute Teacher at Dorchester School District 2 and Kelly Services