Myra Covington
Columbia,SC
Summary
Experienced professional in business administration and operational efficiency. Dedicated to achieving results through effective team collaboration. Adaptable and reliable with a strong skill set in communication, organization, and multitasking. Known for problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manger/ Assistant to Chairperson
The University Of South Carolina
10.2022 - Current
- Oversees/handles department requests relating to faculty and staff in a timely manner.
- Assist Department Chairperson in all aspects of business operations including maintaining calendars, scheduling, organizing and documenting minutes for meetings, and drafting letters and memos.
- Responsible for scheduling, planning, and facilitating quarterly staff meetings.
- Supervise office assistants to ensure coverage of department phones and front desk.
- Serve as a travel proxy for the department by submitting all travel authorizations, travel expense reports, and other reimbursements for faculty, staff, students, and visitors (domestic and international).
- Responsible for monitoring the department's education foundation account balances to ensure usage complies with agreements and does not exceed budgets.
- Assist tenure-track faculty with file preparation for tenure and promotion, prepare promotional files for professional faculty, and submit faculty and staff awards by deadlines.
- Supervises and coordinates faculty and support staff searches to include obtaining reference letters, communicating with candidates during the search process, and coordinating interviews to include reserving spaces for the meetings.
- Serve as one of the site managers for the department's
webpage and is responsible for making updates to information for accuracy.
Business Office Manager
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Maintained company accounting records by entering accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices and expense reimbursements.
- Prepared and made daily deposits and assisted with invoice processing and bank reconciliation.
- Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation
- Assisted with payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Special Initiatives Intern
Spartanburg County Foundation
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Responded quickly to questions and inquiries via phone and email.
- Created and organized documentation to support team.
- Conducted research and presented findings to leadership.
- Assisted the Grants Manager as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
The University of South Carolina Upstate
05.2018
Skills
- Office Administration
- Schedule coordination
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Budget Management
- Administrative duties
- Workload management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and coaching
- Travel coordination
- Accounts payable/receivable
Timeline
Office Manger/ Assistant to Chairperson
The University Of South Carolina
10.2022 - Current
Business Office Manager
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood
10.2018 - 08.2022
Special Initiatives Intern
Spartanburg County Foundation
10.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
The University of South Carolina Upstate
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