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Merek Humphries

Shreveport,LA

Summary

I am a detail-oriented Office Manager experienced in overseeing and improving office services. Diplomatic and patient professional possessing creative mindset to drive needed improvements. Skilled with business correspondence, bookkeeping and project management as well as proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. My experience in teaching also lends to my prowess for this role as I am very patient, yet firm, and have excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Foster-Somerled
Shreveport, LA
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.

Head Start Teacher

Cornerstone
Alexandria, LA
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program.
  • Maintained records of student progress and provided feedback to families on a regular basis.
  • Assessed individualized learning needs of students using informal assessments such as observations and interviews with parents and guardians.
  • Established effective relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in the Head Start program.
  • Promoted language development through storytelling, singing songs, and engaging conversations with students.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies that encourage positive interactions between students within the classroom setting.
  • Monitored attendance records of all students enrolled in the program and reported any absences or tardiness to administrators.
  • Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans by utilizing books, music, art projects from various backgrounds.
  • Designed play-based activities that engage children's natural curiosity while fostering their creativity.
  • Evaluated student performance data regularly to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods.
  • Supported special education services as needed by collaborating closely with specialists assigned to each student's case.

Waitress

Flying Heart Ranch
Shreveport, LA
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Greeted customers and provided menus.
  • Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
  • Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
  • Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
  • Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
  • Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
  • Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
  • Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
  • Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - English Literature

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Skills

  • Contract Administration
  • Bookkeeping
  • Policy Development
  • Data Entry
  • Office Management
  • Billing
  • Inventory Control
  • Office Administration
  • Meeting planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Policy Implementation
  • MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • QuickBooks experience

Affiliations

  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Jogging
  • Painting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Office Manager

Foster-Somerled
07.2023 - Current

Head Start Teacher

Cornerstone
08.2022 - 12.2022

Waitress

Flying Heart Ranch
02.2022 - 08.2022

Some College (No Degree) - English Literature

Centenary College of Louisiana

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