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Ruth Gardner

1098 3rd Street, St Marys,GA

Summary

I feel that with all my years of clerical experience, I will be an asset to your organization. Working professionally, having a friendly disposition, assisting the public and co-workers is top priority.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Bakery Clerk

Publix Supermarkets
11.2016 - 10.2022
  • Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace at all times.
  • Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
  • Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and promptly replenishing supplies as needed.
  • Provided support in other departments during peak times or employee absences, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic.
  • Communicated effectively with store management regarding bakery operations, addressing potential issues proactively before they escalated into larger problems.
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business for the bakery department.

Administrative Assistant

Nassau County Animal Services
04.2014 - 07.2018
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory for shelter including, office supplies, shelter cleaning supplies, dog and cat food and all medications needed to take care of the animals.
  • Maintained and updated budget for shelter, including paying all invoices.
  • Kept track of all employees timesheets and leave requests and made sure all was sent to Human Resources in a timely manner.
  • Helped back in the kennel as needed due to staff shortages.

Civil Process/Warrants Clerk

Nassau County Sheriff's Office
03.1995 - 04.2014
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Processed all civil process paperwork and warrants into the departments specialized computer system. Paperwork was then passed on to deputies for serving. Once these documents were served, I would process the needed documents to be filed with the courthouse, state attorney's office etc.
  • Handled any and all calls from the public, other agencies, bail bonds men, courthouse, etc in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Maintained two bank accounts including deposits, issuing checks, and year end audits.
  • Regarding the warrants division I ensured that all of the warrants were entered correctly and were taken out as needed in a timely manner. It was important to make sure no one was arrested on an incorrect warrant.
  • I worked very closely with all departments within the Nassau County Sheriff's Office including the Nassau County Detention Center.

Circuit Felony/Juvenile Clerk

Nassau County Courthouse
05.1992 - 03.1995
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
  • Assisted in compiling the court docket and pulling the files needed for Circuit Felony court and Juvenile court.
  • As needed I would be the clerk that would attend each hearing and take notes to be updated later in the computer system, also completing all paperwork from such hearings.
  • Assisting customers by telephone and in person with any and all court issues, this also included assisting the State Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, any and all law enforcement agencies and other courts.

Administrative Assistant

Dept. of Children and Family Services
02.1987 - 03.1992
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Administrative Assistant to two supervisors and six counselors which involved four programs, ie child abuse investigations, juvenile delinquency, protective and foster care services.
  • Maintained all time records for all employees, leave requests, and filing system.
  • Attended juvenile court and prepared all documents from each hearing to present to the judge for his signature.
  • Kept track of inventory and ordered supplies as needed for the staff.
  • Worked front window with the other clerical person and assisted the public with their requests.

Education

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Jones College
Jacksonville, FL
08-1992

No Degree - Accounting

FCCJ
Jacksonville, FL
05-1982

High School Diploma -

Fernandina Beach High School
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
05-1982

Skills

    Providing friendly and professional Service

    Typing, Utilizing computers

    Fax Machines, Copiers and Calculators

Timeline

Bakery Clerk

Publix Supermarkets
11.2016 - 10.2022

Administrative Assistant

Nassau County Animal Services
04.2014 - 07.2018

Civil Process/Warrants Clerk

Nassau County Sheriff's Office
03.1995 - 04.2014

Circuit Felony/Juvenile Clerk

Nassau County Courthouse
05.1992 - 03.1995

Administrative Assistant

Dept. of Children and Family Services
02.1987 - 03.1992

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Jones College

No Degree - Accounting

FCCJ

High School Diploma -

Fernandina Beach High School
Ruth Gardner