SARA JOHNSON
Cadillac,MI
Summary
A highly motivated and organized professional, proficient in identifying, securing, and maintaining relationships with years of experience. Service oriented to help the placement process flow smoothly. Able and willing to quickly learn and adapt to all market conditions. - ready to champion an image and motivate an environment to support needs of clients and awareness for superior service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Newsnet
Cadillac, Michigan
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed and directed incoming calls, ensuring efficient transfer to appropriate personnel.
- Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
- Preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Planning of special events by arranging catering services and securing venues.
- Ensured confidential handling of information in accordance with established protocols.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Processed invoices for payment using media software.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
Broadcast Traffic Coordinator
Newsnet
Cadillac, MI
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated daily traffic operations to ensure timely delivery of materials and goods.
- Negotiated rates with advertisers to improve cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of ad deliveries, daily logs including spots, dates, and times.
- Collaborated with producers, directors, and other personnel on programming scheduling.
- Assisted in developing advertising campaigns targeted toward specific audiences or demographics.
Cadillac Market /Recruiting Manager
Gill Staffing
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Negotiated contracts with over 20 facilities.
- Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase fulfillment and customer loyalty.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations, with over 150 employees.
- Established collaborative relationships with HR professionals in the industry.
- Conducted exit interviews for departing employees in order to gain insights about their experiences at the company.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
- Identified potential areas for improvement in existing processes and procedures.
- Established relationships with vendors to ensure effective employee retention.
- Supervised and guided 3 internal staff members to enhance productivity.
Optician/ Vision Insurance Biller
Family Eye Care Associates
Cadillac, MI
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Explained the benefits of various types of eyewear protection options such as anti-glare coating or UV protection.
- Repaired broken frames using specialty tools and equipment.
- Calculated measurements for eyewear using optical measuring devices.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in computer system.
- Processed payments for products purchased by customers.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to optometry technology advances.
- Adjusted eyewear for proper fit and comfort level.
- Demonstrated how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses.
- Inspected completed eyeglasses using a lensometer to ensure accuracy before releasing them to patients.
- Provided information on lens types, frame styles and materials, lens coatings, and accessories.
- Collected various customer measurements including bridge, OC height, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt.
Education
CNA License -
Agape Schools
01-2017
Optician/Dispensing -
Ferris State University
01-2017
Licensed Senior Instructor of Cosmetology -
Cadillac School of Cosmetology
01-2013
Elementary Education -
University of Michigan- Flint
01-2002
Skills
- Coaching
- Client acquisition
- Data Entry
- Invoice Processing
- Expense Reporting
- Public relations
- Training
- Report analysis
- Business improvement
- Working with decision makers
- Working with Human Resources
- Time management
- Scheduling
- Business knowledge
- Customer service
- Paycheck distribution
- Complaint handling
- Employee placement
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Resume scanning
- Talent management
- Outbound Calling
- Cold-calling
- Training and Onboarding
- Employment Verification
- New Hire Training
- Team motivation
- Interviewing Clients
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Networking
- Travel Arrangements
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Newsnet
10.2022 - 08.2024
Broadcast Traffic Coordinator
Newsnet
10.2022 - 06.2024
Cadillac Market /Recruiting Manager
Gill Staffing
01.2020 - 10.2022
Optician/ Vision Insurance Biller
Family Eye Care Associates
01.2016 - 01.2020
CNA License -
Agape Schools
Optician/Dispensing -
Ferris State University
Licensed Senior Instructor of Cosmetology -
Cadillac School of Cosmetology
Elementary Education -
University of Michigan- Flint
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