Striand Blair
Administrative Assistant/ Office Coordinator
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated Administrative Assistant and Office Coordinator with 8+ years of experience supporting executive leadership, managing high-volume operations, and streamlining administrative processes. Proven ability to handle complex scheduling, data entry, virtual meeting platform (Zoom), and document management system (Epic). Known for professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to fostering productive, positive team environments.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Pharmacy Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, New Jersey
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Monitored pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating required medications and supplies as well as placing and expediting orders.
- Coordinated activities and schedules of pharmacy staff to maximum efficiency and outcomes.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Anesthesia Receptionist Administrator
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, New Jersey
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Boosted company image by providing friendly, professional, and timely assistance to all visitors, clients, and vendors.
- Expedited daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent interpersonal skills and genuine care for colleagues'' needs or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members on various projects to achieve department goals and improve overall efficiency.
Telecommunication Assistant/ Operator
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York
03.2014 - 12.2019
- Set-up operational activities by obtaining materials for impending job, checking against production order for accuracy and assembling required elements.
- Optimized manufacturing processes through proper equipment setup and calibration for each specific task.
- Answering over 60 call or more daily while operating switchboard, update college directory and phone system.
- Create repair for non-working equipment on campus and other communication issues.
- Demonstrated initiative by proactively identifying areas for improvement in day-to-day operations resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Maintained detailed records of daily operations, including production output, equipment status, and maintenance activities.
Skills
Pharmacy management
undefinedTimeline
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology
Montclair State University
09.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2025
CNP - Certified Notary Public
01-2022
Anesthesia Receptionist Administrator
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brooklyn College
09.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Liebral Arts
Kingsborough Community College
09.2016 - 06.2018
Telecommunication Assistant/ Operator
Brooklyn College
03.2014 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
North Ruimveldt Secondary School
09.2002 - 07.2007
Education
High School Diploma -
North Ruimveldt Secondary School
Georgetown, Guyana 09.2002 - 07.2007
Associate of Arts - Liebral Arts
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY 09.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY 09.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ 09.2024 - Current
Additional Information
Red Cross, Georgetown Guyana 2009-2011
- Assist at children sport events and blood drives.
President Youth Award (PYARG), Georgetown, Guyana 2008-2011
- Mentor and counsel at risk youths.
- Organize community development programs that aid in beautifying and rebuilding at risk communication nationwide.
- Support youth in local church group and activates such as camping and hiking.
Certification
CNP - Certified Notary Public
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 35+ employees.
- Held first-point-of-contact for all internal and external communications with executive-level officers.
- Coordinated weekly project team meetings and drafted agendas to increase meeting efficiency.
- Scheduling - Communicated with patients through phone, fax, email and in person to schedule appointments and answer inquiries.
- Designed a more efficient Excel template to track and manage office personnel calendars and daily meetings.
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridOn-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leavePaid time offHealthcare benefits401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingFlexible work hoursQuote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Languages
English
Professional Working
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