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SONDA WOODARD

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with a proven track record at Acacia Network, excelling in workflow optimization and employee motivation. Adept in Microsoft Office, I enhance operational efficiency and foster strategic partnerships, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional service delivery. Committed to driving results and improving productivity in fast-paced environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Acacia Network
Brooklyn, New York
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed scheduling and calendar appointments for executives and staff members.
  • Maintained filing systems to ensure easy access to important documents.
  • Assisted in budget tracking and expense reporting for departmental needs.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.

CEO

Sonda's Creations
02.2019 - Current
  • Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising, and product distribution tasks.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Conferred over 50 customers per day to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and adjusted appropriately to meet supply and demand needs.

Passport Support Associate

CGI Federal
New York, New York
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Processed passport applications and verified submitted documents for accuracy.
  • Monitored workflow to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, ensuring a positive service experience.
  • Maintained current knowledge of federal regulations concerning US passports and visas issued abroad.
  • Organized customer files in accordance with departmental standards.

Administrative Assistant Supervisor

NYCHA
Long Island City, NY
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: New York City Housing Authority
  • Supervise administrative staff, office managers, and assistants.
  • Create and manage schedules, and adjust assignments to meet staffing needs.
  • Provide training and organization for new staff.
  • Report to HR and senior management.
  • Help resolve employee issues and disputes.
  • Provide adhesive assistance to the department head.
  • Create and enforce policies and processes to improve productivity.
  • New York City Housing Authority

Air Driver

United Parcel Service, UPS
05.2010 - 11.2021
  • Lifted boxes and products with correct safety gear and techniques.
  • Communicated with dispatching regarding changes to routes, deliveries, and orders.
  • Received cash or check payments from customers and created accurate deposit tickets at the end of shift.
  • Reviewed work orders or received oral instructions to determine assignments and material and equipment needs.
  • Documents and reports product damages to management and coordinates related paperwork.

Administration Assistant

United Parcel Service, UPS
02.2007 - 05.2010
  • Coordinate and schedule in-person/virtual meetings for the company.
  • Manage payroll processing to ensure staff are properly compensated weekly.
  • Assist with the hiring and interview process to onboard and sustain qualified candidates.
  • Provide administrative support to all staff.
  • Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle questions or direct them to appropriate staff.
  • Organize documents, maintain detailed records and meet deadlines.
  • Provide calls with answers about the organization (I.E. address, fax number, directions).
  • Develop, update, and ensure the posting of the program schedule.
  • Documented and routed business correspondence to manage office paperwork.
  • Maintained business records by updating customer information.
  • Answered approximately 100 phone calls daily and pleasantly welcomed visitors to the office.
  • Updated financial, customer, and business records with accurate information each day, preventing data loss and keeping files current.

Air Walker

United Parcel Service, UPS
10.1997 - 02.2007
  • Lifted boxes and products with correct safety gear and techniques.
  • Reviewed work orders or received oral instructions to determine assignments and material and equipment needs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Social Science

College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY

Skills

  • Employee motivation and performance
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Detail-oriented efficiency
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Customer needs analysis
  • Workflow optimization
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Acacia Network
02.2025 - Current

Passport Support Associate

CGI Federal
03.2022 - 09.2024

Administrative Assistant Supervisor

NYCHA
09.2021 - 01.2022

CEO

Sonda's Creations
02.2019 - Current

Air Driver

United Parcel Service, UPS
05.2010 - 11.2021

Administration Assistant

United Parcel Service, UPS
02.2007 - 05.2010

Air Walker

United Parcel Service, UPS
10.1997 - 02.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Social Science

College of New Rochelle