Skilled Office Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing daily office operations, implementing effective policies for better efficiency and coordinating administrative activities. Strengths include multi-tasking abilities, strong communication skills, and proficiency in managing diverse teams. Significant contributions made to previous roles include improving organization systems and effectively handling multiple tasks concurrently under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
Children's Clinic of Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, MS
08.2010 - Current
Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
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.
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 .
Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Receptionist
First Federal Savings And Loan Of Greene County
Pascagoula, MS
07.2007 - 08.2010
Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Answered, screened, and forwarded incoming phone calls while managing multi-line telephone systems.