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SOMMER MCGAUGHEY

Frankfort,KY

Summary

Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options. Proven initiator and strategic thinker with effective leadership, analytical, presentation, and communication skills. Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

S & W Transportation, LLC

Business Owner/Office Manager
08.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Improve office organization by compiling quarterly budget reports, financial spreadsheets, organizational charts.
  • Finance Processes - accounts payables and receivables, general ledger reconciliation, budgeting, expense accounts, contract and employee payroll, reimbursements, and audit preparation.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increased sales by 23%.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Negotiate favorable terms and contracts with shippers for freight transportation.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high-quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Operations Partner with home office to assure that facilities and operation were effectively supported.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Benson Valley Boat Storage and Marina

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
04.2013 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Collect annual boat slip rental and membership fees
  • Took ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies and inventory shrinkage
  • Negotiated price with vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Neal Dental

OFFICE MANAGER/ASSISTANT
01.2011 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Ordered dentistry tools and equipment, office supplies, and cleaning products
  • Entered data into system for collections on delinquent accounts
  • Reviewed employee benefits, work hours, and payroll on quarterly basis
  • Hired and trained employees about office policies, administered paychecks, and scheduled employees
  • Maintained patient database
  • Implemented state-of-art procedures and equipment services and conducted personalized patient consultations to explain treatment options and discuss additional preventative care practices
  • Ran daily reports for procedures, production, collection and adjustments for day
  • Maintained dental records and accounts while enforcing HIPPA standards.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal.
  • Managed over 75 customer calls per day
  • Offered technical support and troubleshooting issues to enhance office productivity.

Department of Housing

ADMINISTATIVE ASSISTANT
01.2007 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Recorded, tracked and issued new licenses.
  • Typed interpersonal memos for director as well as field staff.
  • Renewed approximately 17,000 licenses between months of May and September.
  • Acted as spokesperson with Director of HVAC on Approved Training Agency Board which included members from KAPHCC, ABC, ACCA, KCTCS, and HBA.
  • Worked with over 120 approved training providers in approving continuing education classes for Masters and Journeymen.
  • Created continuing education schedule to be reviewed and approved by ATA Board.
  • Answered multi-line telephone and directed calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Developed significant reputation for leadership due to excellent relationships with employees and willingness to lead by example.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester

BBA from Business Administration/Project Management
06.2025

Career Step
Lehi, UT

No Degree from Administrative
10.2013

University Overview


  • Professional Development: Skill Path: "Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives, and Deadlines"
  • Relevant Coursework: "The Exceptional Assistant" and "Successful Communication Skills for Women"

Woodford County High School
Versailles, KY

Diploma
1995

Skills

  • Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook)
  • Certified database maintenance expert
  • Event and presentation coordination
  • Multi-project management
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Plan Projects
  • Issue and Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally
  • Income and Expense Management
  • Negotiation

Timeline

Business Owner/Office Manager

S & W Transportation, LLC
08.2019 - Current

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

Benson Valley Boat Storage and Marina
04.2013 - 08.2019

OFFICE MANAGER/ASSISTANT

Neal Dental
01.2011 - 03.2013

ADMINISTATIVE ASSISTANT

Department of Housing
01.2007 - 01.2013

Southern New Hampshire University

BBA from Business Administration/Project Management

Career Step

No Degree from Administrative

Woodford County High School

Diploma
SOMMER MCGAUGHEY