Stacey Brocato
Vicksburg,MS
Summary
Dependable employee with track record of success in organizing and managing office procedures with attention to detail and a proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping Logistics Specialist
Mississippi TanTec Leather
Vicksburg, MS
01.2014 - Current
- Prepare all domestically and internationally shipping documentation – freight, ocean, air and packages
- Tracking all inbound freight, packages and products to ensure the on-time arrivals via email, phone and internet
- Arrange shipments out and return shipments
- Receiving shipments into the facility
- Timely follow-up of priority orders and delivery appointments
- Monitor and distribute shipping schedules to inform the arrivals and the outgoing products
- Communicate with brokers/forwarders and transportation companies to compare rates and updates on shipments
- Primary receptionist for all incoming calls and forward messages to management.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team
Administrative Assistant / Inside Sales
Vicksmetal Company
Vicksburg, MS
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Generated, maintained and managed reports designed to provide logical support to management
- Performed general administrative and clerical duties including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying
- Corresponded with customers regarding their inquiries
- Arranged shipments out and returned shipments
- Received shipments into the facility and prepared documentation
- Communicated with Transportation companies for rates
- Worked regularly with spreadsheets and a computer system entering data
- Maintained and organized an electronic and hard filing system
- Sorted and distributed incoming correspondence
- Inventoried the coils of rolled steel, complied and presented data with reports
- Ran company’s errands to post office and office supply store.
Office / Business Manager
Sterling Foods – Self Employed
Vicksburg, MS
01.1995 - 01.2009
- Supervised all administrative functions
- Maintained bookkeeping system through monthly financial reports
- Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Performed account reconciliations
- Managed petty cash
- Updated customer records
- Processed customer requests through purchase orders
- Prepared and maintained updated licenses and permits
- Implemented a mileage receipt for the drivers to log their mileage to and from their destination.
Assistant Administrator of Operations
Viking Range Corporation
Greenwood, MS
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Answered and directed incoming calls to each department
- Distributed incoming mail to the appropriate departments or staff and mailed outgoing correspondence
- Performed basic clerical, organized and office responsibilities for the Vice President of Operations
- Maintained data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures
- Prepared memos and letter and screened mail
- Traveled to showcases and exhibitions.
Telephone Operator / Information Desk Clerk
Veteran Affairs Hospital
Augusta, GA
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Answered and directed incoming calls to patients, staff or departments through the switchboard
- Operated telephone and switchboards and systems to advance and complete connections, including those for local distance, pay telephone, mobile and person-to-person
- Provided relay service for hearing impaired users
- Updated directory information
- Logged all wakeup call requests and performed wakeup call services for staff members
- Performed and exercised emergency procedures when required
- Greeted patients and visitors in person or on phone and directed them to the appropriate person or department.
Education
Business
Hinds Community College
Special Education
Delta State University
General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
Skills
- Proficient in modern software applications including: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Quicken
- Proficient in all shipping documents including: Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice and Packing List
- Experience as administrative assistant and clerical with a proficient range of computer applications
- Demonstrating general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying
- Well-developed communication and customer service skills handling incoming calls and correspondence – screening and directing phone calls and visitors
- Proven ability to efficiently plan and manage multiple assignments to meet tight deadlines consistently and accurately
- Exceptional file managing skills with the capacity of work effectively with all team members to achieve desired results
- Highly proficient in generating and editing written correspondence utilizing multiple forms of automated systems and spreadsheets
- Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
- Outstanding office skills and knowledge of office management procedures
- Demonstrating ability to work independently to efficiently complete multiple assignments; proven experience in a demanding work environment dealing successfully with completing needs and different challenges
- Experience in a variety of clerical duties including all forms of correspondence, data entry, purchasing and invoicing
- Experience working with forms of finance – collecting, counting and depositing money and balancing bank statements
- Ability to manage inventory counts and entered data from inventory
- Scheduling and maintaining critical appointments with various clients
Accomplishments
- Presidents List – Hinds Community College
- Honors – Delta State University
- Hall of Fame – Mississippi Delta Community College
- Honor Roll – Carroll Academy
Professional Objectives
A motivated administrative professional seeking a position in a challenging environment that will allow me to implement a proven record of efficiency in establishing, organizing and managing office procedures.
Coursework
- ACC 2213 Principles of Accounting I
- BAD 2323 Business Statistics
References
Available upon request
Certification
Currently pursing a certificate in Tax Preparer & Professional Bookkeeping
Timeline
Shipping Logistics Specialist
Mississippi TanTec Leather
01.2014 - Current
Administrative Assistant / Inside Sales
Vicksmetal Company
01.2010 - 01.2014
Office / Business Manager
Sterling Foods – Self Employed
01.1995 - 01.2009
Assistant Administrator of Operations
Viking Range Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1995
Telephone Operator / Information Desk Clerk
Veteran Affairs Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1993
Business
Hinds Community College
Special Education
Delta State University
General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
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