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Octavia Lozano

LaBelle,FL

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Akin Davis Funeral Home, excelling in workflow optimization and customer service. Adept at managing complex schedules and enhancing team performance, I have successfully streamlined administrative processes, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to compassionate support define my approach.

Administrative professional with strong background in managing office operations and leading administrative teams. Proven track record in streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Highly reliable, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and organizational management.

Skills

  • Strong organization
  • Workload prioritization
  • Reception duties
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Document preparation
  • File management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Team scheduling
  • Office management
  • Workflow planning
  • Database administration
  • Teamwork
  • Fast learner
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

Work History

Lead Administrative Assistant

Akin Davis Funeral Home
LaBelle Fl
08.2013 - Current
  • Coordinated daily operations to enhance efficiency and streamline administrative processes.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for funeral services, ensuring timely execution of plans.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems to improve document retrieval and organization.
  • Oversaw communication between families and staff, providing compassionate support during arrangements.
  • Trained and mentored junior administrative staff on office procedures and customer service standards.
  • Collaborated with vendors to procure supplies, optimizing inventory management practices.
  • Provided backup support during periods of heavy workload or staff absences, maintaining continuity of operations without disruption to services provided by the department or other stakeholders' expectations met accordingly.
  • Managed and prioritized executive schedules for optimal time management and increased productivity.
  • Developed training materials for administrative support staff to improve job skills knowledge base across teams consistently.
  • Conducted regular audits of internal processes to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.

Finance Manager

Langford Ford Inc
LaBelle FL
04.1997 - 07.2013
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies to optimize budget allocation and resource management.
  • Led cross-functional teams in financial forecasting and analysis to enhance decision-making processes.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Mentored finance staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
  • Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
  • Send customers' credit applications to all finance companies to make sure they get the best rate for their purchase of vehicles.
  • I got all the forms customers needed to sign to finalize their purchase of the vehicle. After that, they met with me one-on-one to sign and get their copies.
  • If it was a cash purchase, I took all deposits to the bank.

Education

High School Diploma -

LaBelle High School
LaBelle, FL
05-1991

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working