Sharmin Turner
St.Eustatius,Caribbean Netherlands
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrative Assistant
St.Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation
09.2011 - Current
- Monthly employees' payroll for 3 employees.
- Arrange bills monthly, by months that they are scheduled to be paid for (Sort of Filing).
- Making payments of all bills for Foundation.
- Register all bills into our QuickBooks system and reconcile monthly, for accountant to review.
- Errand for office supplies and cleaning supplies when needed.
- Help organize monthly Taste of Cultures event.
- To go person when employees want to request vacation and Director signs off when it's granted.
- Appointments making.
- Register sick employees into SZW system.
- Any changes with employees that has to do with PCN, put that info into Pension Portal.
- Quarterly taxes online for Foundation, fill in that information.
- Organizing of our Christmas gift exchange event.
- Help organizing of Annual Women's Day event.
- Assisting tourists with information, arranged taxi, arrange car rental, arrange tour guide for island tour, walking tour or hike to Quill.
- Answer phone calls.
- Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and records.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with diligent task prioritization, delegation, and followup.
- Contributed to cost savings through diligent monitoring of office supplies inventory and placing orders when necessary.
- Expedited invoice processing, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in accounting system.
- Maintained clean and welcoming office environment, fostering positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to gain better sense of overall financial stability and liquidity.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Childcare Educator
The Buzzy Bees Inn
06.2005 - 09.2011
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting teamwork.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Fostered emotional development by providing support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
- Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
- Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
- Supported cognitive development with age-appropriate learning materials and engaging educational games.
- Created a safe environment through routine inspections of play areas, toys, and equipment for potential hazards.
- Organized field trips to local museums or parks for an enriched learning experience outside the home environment.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Education
L.B.O - Child Care (Preschool)
Night School
St.Eustatius08.2005
Skills
- Billing and Invoicing
- Document Scanning
- Telephone reception
- File Management
- Travel Arrangement
- Scheduling appointments
- Payroll BES
- Mail handling
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word document
- Little of excel
Timeline
Office Administrative Assistant
St.Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation
09.2011 - Current
Childcare Educator
The Buzzy Bees Inn
06.2005 - 09.2011
L.B.O - Child Care (Preschool)
Night School
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