Samantha Adams
Lexington,SC
Summary
Dedicated administrative assistant with a strong background in office management and documentation. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, showcasing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Committed to enhancing team efficiency and supporting organizational goals through effective scheduling and data management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Kiswire
Newbury SC
04.2024 - Current
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executive team.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for internal meetings.
- Streamlined office procedures to enhance overall efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records and filing systems for documentation.
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Secretarial work such as laminating paperwork and running errands
- Completing equipment function forms
- Hospitality Coordinator
- New Employee Onboarding Assistant
- Project Manager over Cintas Uniforms
- Handled incoming inquiries, directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Supported event planning and logistics for company functions.
Home Care Aide
Caring Hands Home Care
Batesburg, SC
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting clients with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams for optimal support.
- Trained new staff on best practices and company protocols to enhance service delivery.
- Provided transportation services.
- Administered medications with fidelity.
- Prepared meals with nutrition and dietary restrictions.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and medical personnel to streamline care processes.
- Evaluated care strategies regularly, adjusting approaches to improve effectiveness and meet client needs efficiently.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Promoted mental stimulation by engaging patients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
Correctional Officer
Saluda County Detention Center
Saluda, SC
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Supervised daily operations within facility, ensuring safety and security compliance.
- Conducted inmate assessments to determine appropriate classifications and housing assignments.
- Managed incident reports, documenting and escalating issues as necessary for resolution.
- Implemented training programs for new officers, enhancing team cohesion and operational efficiency.
- Monitored inmate behavior, enforcing rules to maintain order and prevent disturbances.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to facilitate the transport of inmates securely.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Certifications include: CPR and Taser
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC12-2016
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft outlook
- Computer proficiency
- Customer relations
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Office management
- Database entry
- Excel spreadsheets
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Data management
Accomplishments
- Taser certified
- CPR certified
- Dean's List in college
- Criminal Justice Academy Certification
Certification
- Criminal Justice Academy
- CPR
- Taser
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Kiswire
04.2024 - Current
Home Care Aide
Caring Hands Home Care
10.2020 - 04.2024
Correctional Officer
Saluda County Detention Center
06.2017 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College