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Natasha Paige (Brown) Noland

Lexington,Kentucky

Summary

Dedicated professional with over thirteen years of experience in budget management, customer service, fundraising, event planning, and administrative services. Highly efficient planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Services Assistant Principle

University Of Kentucky
07.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members, optimizing itineraries while minimizing expenses where possible.
  • Processed employee expense reports quickly to prevent delays in payouts.
  • Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for review.
  • Developed monthly reports and year-end projections to keep on track with year-end goals.
  • Coordinated volunteer involvement in fundraising efforts for the United Way, leading to greater university support and increased donations.
  • Oversaw athletic ticket sale operations, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate accounting of all transactions for legislatures and administrators.
  • Provided exceptional customer service experiences at all touchpoints throughout the ticket purchasing process.
  • Managed RSVP lists for the President's tailgates and hospitality room during university athletic events.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Created invitations for Office of the President events.
  • Collected and maintained RSVP lists for all office events.
  • Managed the calendar for the Chief of Staff to the President.
  • Processed all travel, procurement card edits, and purchases for the President and other employees in the Office of the President.
  • Distributed communication from the previous Chief of Staff to other university employees.
  • Oversaw and handled emails sent to the President’s main email account.
  • Directed office interns and monitored their scheduled work time.
  • Worked closely with the offices of other senior administration including the EVPFA, EVPHA, Provost, and University Relations.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
05.2017 - 03.2019
  • Handled the Associate Dean’s and Chief of Staff’s calendars along with conference room and parking calendars
  • Completed various projects per request such as Extension Review, Roundup, and research projects
  • Pre-screened applicants for positions throughout the department, and occasionally outside of my department
  • Scheduled and conducted phone and in-person interviews
  • Assisted with hiring and training onboarding employees
  • Administered external and internal meetings and travel arrangements for senior administration
  • Assisted in writing letters of support for faculty and staff members within the college
  • Order supplies for the Dean’s office and kitchenette
  • Supervised STEPS staff member working in the office.

COMMUNITY MANAGER

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – RELAY FOR LIFE
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Recruited and led committees for 7 events in multiple counties throughout central Kentucky
  • Developed relationships with Relay For Life teams and volunteers
  • Trained over 150 teams and committees on fundraising opportunities and planned fundraisers including the Relay for Life
  • Conducted phone and in-person interviews for internship programs
  • Assisted with hiring and training onboarding employees.

SERVICE ADVISOR

CARMAX
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Managed technician work efficiency by scheduling service appointments
  • Maintained open lines of communication to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Generated pricing estimates and labor time on services being provided
  • Drafted detailed repair orders to ensure customer concerns would be addressed
  • Managed reconditioning associates for off-site parts and vehicle delivery.

LEAD BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE

CARMAX
07.2012 - 01.2015
  • Assisted with hiring and training onboarding employees
  • Mentored and developed new associates following an extensive training path and performance evaluation agenda
  • Assisted management with day to day operations of business office
  • Utilized Kronos time system to generate and manage employee schedules and input availability patterns
  • Consulted with employees on disciplinary actions and performance evaluations
  • Managed flow of business office by responding to customer registration and or DMV processing issues
  • Assigned daily and weekly tasks to business office associates.

SALES CONSULTANT

CARMAX
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Managed customer flow by guiding and assisting with sales process of vehicles in inventory
  • Responded to customer needs and wants by asking discovery questions to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Assisted customers throughout the buying and selling process by consulting and advising.

GENERAL MANAGER

LUCI LOU’S FROZEN YOGURT
03.2012 - 07.2012
  • Responsible for recruiting efforts and training of over 20 employees
  • Manage employee schedules based on availability and business needs
  • Organized grand opening events including responsibility for each aspect of the business
  • Managed inventory control for the entire store
  • Designed internal appearance including purchasing furniture, ordering tile and flooring, and organizing wall layouts.

Education

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION -

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington, KY
05.2013

COMMUNICATION MAJOR -

BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Lexington, KY

Skills

  • Outlook calendar management
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Employee conflict resolution
  • Kronos scheduling management
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking
  • Event management
  • Fundraising
  • Conducting interviews
  • Employee records retention
  • Microsoft Office & Outlook software
  • SAP/IRIS

Professional Development

  • University of Kentucky Women's Forum Board -2020-2022

      Treasurer 

  • University of Kentucky Staff Senate - 2020-2023

      Special Events Chair 2022-2023

  • College Business Management Institute - 2018-2021

      

Awards

  • 2021- Awarded a third-year scholarship to attend the CBMI conference held at the University of Kentucky.
  • 2019- Awarded a second-year scholarship to attend the CBMI conference held at the University of Kentucky.
  • 2018- Awarded scholarship to attend the CBMI conference held at the University of Kentucky.
  • 2016- Received a Bronze award from the American Cancer Society for my achievement in exceeding my fundraising goal for the Scott County Relay for Life.
  • 2015- Received CarMax store champion for providing exceptional store support.
  • 2014- Held the number one ranking for Voice of the Customer in the Business Office.
  • 2014- Promoted from Business Office Associate to Lead Business Office Associate February of 2014.
  • 2013- Received Store Champion award for the business office for the months August through October.
  • 2013- Received a performance recognition award for my analysis and decision-making skills in the office.
  • 2012- Maintained being number one at the Lexington CarMax on the Voice of the Customer report for three consecutive months.
  • 2012- Received award for #1 part time sales associate for the months December and January.
  • 2011- Received a performance recognition award for exceptional communication skills at the company meeting.

References

Personal and professional references are available upon request.

Timeline

Administrative Services Assistant Principle

University Of Kentucky
07.2021 - Current

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
03.2019 - 07.2021

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
05.2017 - 03.2019

COMMUNITY MANAGER

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – RELAY FOR LIFE
12.2015 - 05.2017

SERVICE ADVISOR

CARMAX
01.2015 - 12.2015

LEAD BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE

CARMAX
07.2012 - 01.2015

GENERAL MANAGER

LUCI LOU’S FROZEN YOGURT
03.2012 - 07.2012

SALES CONSULTANT

CARMAX
07.2011 - 07.2012

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION -

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

COMMUNICATION MAJOR -

BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Natasha Paige (Brown) Noland