I am a capable, reliable employee with significant background in management, customer service, problem identification, and solution finding. I diligently complete in-depth assessments which support a variety of positions and responsibilities, requirements, assignments, and tasks with streamlined, logical systems. I possess strong project management skills and support my work using a data-driven approach.
I seek a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing my interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving abilities while building and enhancing team centered environment.
Work History
Insurance Producer / Fraternal Benefits Advisor
Thrivent - Terry King, Manager
Lacombe, LA
02.2016 - Current
Worked with leadership to support organization's business objectives and meet legal requirements.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Served as subject matter expert in answering questions from colleagues regarding benefits.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Senior Office Administrator
Lamb Of God Lutheran Church
Slidell, LA
06.2006 - 06.2016
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
Edited subcontractor proposals, project punch lists, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
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 corporate records.
Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
Vice President, Assistant Project Manager
Berk Contractors
Slidell, LA
01.2000 - 07.2006
Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
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Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across projects.
Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
Mentored and guided associates in approaches designed to exceed expectations of customers and members.
Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
Elected School Board Representative
St. Tammany Parish School Board
Covington, LA
01.2001 - 12.2012
Worked with community to increase local firm's presence and assisted partners with reputation management and branding.
Assisted partners by maintaining and growing firm's local presence within community.
Owner/Operator
Parent Training Of Louisiana
Lacombe, LA
06.1985 - 12.1999
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness.
Data Processing Clerk; Inventory Specialist
McKesson Robbins Drug Company
New Orleans, LA
06.1967 - 12.1970
Verified data checking for compliance, error and repeat data.
Completed time-sensitive data entry requests.
Performed regular quality control checks to verify accurate entry of data.
Clearly communicated entry status via email or phone with other departments.
Quickly learned new processes and systems and kept current with procedural enhancements.
Securely filed document master digital files for backup and future verification.
Assisted operations manager to compile internal reporting data.
Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
Verified data files prior to entry to maintain high data accuracy.
Located and corrected data entry errors and reported to management.
Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
Identified data entry errors and reported to necessary departments.
Reviewed completed work for compliance with regulations.
Monitored database updates and verified for correctness.
Executed data verification to detect errors.
Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
Supported multiple departments with special projects.
Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
Scrubbed data for errors and made corrections to maintain clean records.
Applied data entry knowledge and investigative skills to resolve indecipherable or garbled messages.
Received incoming calls and handled data requests from internal stakeholders.
Maintained ongoing communication with relevant departments to confirm accurate data delivery.
Statement Clerk
Whitney National Bank
New Orleans, LA
06.1965 - 05.1967
Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
Education
No Degree - Marketing; Business Administration & Communication
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
No Degree - Marketing Management And Research
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
No Degree - Marketing And Communication; Psychology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
No Degree - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
High School Diploma -
John McDonogh
New Orleans, LA
06.1965
No Degree - General Studies
Benjamin Franklin High School
New Orleans, LA
No Degree -
F. W. Gregory Junior High School
New Orleans, LA
Gentilly Terrace Elementary School
New Orleans, LA
Skills
Teambuilding
Maintenance and Repair
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Good Telephone Etiquette
Self-Motivated
Interpersonal Communication
Active Listening
Clerical Support
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Planning and Coordination
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Insurance Producer / Fraternal Benefits Advisor
Thrivent - Terry King, Manager
02.2016 - Current
Senior Office Administrator
Lamb Of God Lutheran Church
06.2006 - 06.2016
Elected School Board Representative
St. Tammany Parish School Board
01.2001 - 12.2012
Vice President, Assistant Project Manager
Berk Contractors
01.2000 - 07.2006
Owner/Operator
Parent Training Of Louisiana
06.1985 - 12.1999
No Degree - Marketing; Business Administration & Communication
Concordia University Wisconsin
No Degree - Marketing Management And Research
Louisiana State University And A&M College
No Degree - Marketing And Communication; Psychology