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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Referrals
Certification
Hobbies
Awards
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Suzan Collins

Rockwell,North Carolina

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced in optimizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical, and reliable support specialist and leader who blends advanced organizational, technical, and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure operational and service excellence. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

Superior Pest Management
03.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Implemented new software tools for streamlined project management, increasing efficiency in task completion across teams.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Senior Office Administrator

Carolina Pest Management
12.2020 - 03.2023
  • To oversee day-to-day operations from the office to the field aspect of the business
  • To work with fellow technicians on routes, to help with better windshield time, and to cut costs while still earning profit
  • To see and understand loss and how to correct the error and to work with others about better management of routes
  • I currently plan day-to-day routes for two techs, but help other technicians with adding services, changing accounts, and canceling accounts
  • Help with collections for the accounts receivable department
  • Help my customers with conflicts, questions, and finding solutions
  • To help customers understand the service they are to receive, the agreement that is required for the service that is to be provided
  • To help customers understand a mode of action and how we can work together to make a solution for the pest they have an issue with or want to prevent
  • Work with other managers to problem-solve
  • Come up with ideas and implement them and if they don't work find the reason why and try another idea
  • Started up the study program here to assist co-workers to help them finally pass the certifications, through studying materials, flashcards, and other forms of the test
  • To register fellow technicians for the Registered Tech training, to properly prepare new hires for the pest control world
  • I also passed the South Carolina WDO CL-100
  • Passed the course and received accreditation from Clemson.
  • Increased office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Managed schedules for multiple executives, ensuring timely arrivals to meetings and appointments.

Supervisor of Daily Operations

Peeler Environmental
04.2013 - 12.2020
  • Started in the Annual Renewal department and worked up to office manager after two years
  • I handle customer calls and complaints
  • Sent out email service agreements and set up appointments for treatments
  • Do mailing every day to enter checks and credit card payments
  • I handle the WDO-100
  • I have taken the class but wasn't Accredited

(Done this for my knowledge)

  • To work with realtors and bankers/lenders on the proper paperwork and explain what the reports mean and how the report was recorded
  • I am the go-to person for all customer complaints to solve the issue
  • I have worked with the state with regular inspections and maintained good standards that meet the state regulations
  • I am certified in P-phase and W-Phase
  • I run the office and oversee everyone in the office
  • I handled payroll and many HR-related procedures
  • Completed an online course for Worker's Compensation and passed to receive the certification
  • Started a study program to help co-workers pass the Core/P-Phase/W-Phase of the North Carolina Accreditation test
  • To sign attendees up for the test to take place, send off the paperwork to be updated
  • Work with the state during inspections and provide all the paperwork that is needed
  • To understand and follow all State and Company policies and to make sure that others are following the law as well.


Office Manager

Target Exterminators
03.2005 - 04.2013
  • Ran the office's day-to-day operations, Managed the schedule of several technicians
  • Entered payments, sent out invoices, and received and made calls
  • General training for pest control and termite education
  • General accounting of books maintaining petty cash and accepting all forms of payments
  • Filing the agreements and completed invoices
  • Dealing with realtors and bankers for the proper WDO-100 reports for the buying and selling of properties.

Education

Business Administration Human Resources Management AAS - Human Resources Management

Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
06.2025

High School Diploma -

South View High School
06.1998

Skills

  • Document Management
  • Employee Training
  • Staff Supervision
  • Decision Making
  • Meeting Planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Software Proficiency
  • Human Resources
  • Vendor Relations
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Coordination
  • Problem-Solving
  • Office Administration
  • Data Analysis
  • Record Keeping
  • Event Coordination
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Customer Service
  • Policy Implementation

Accomplishments

  • Advanced from Termite Department Manager to Supervisor of Daily Operations within two years for exceptional leadership skills, knowledge of the business, and dedication to Peeler Environmental.
  • Planned and coordinated the Study department, to help pass certification exams that are state-accredited projects.
  • Achieved certification through the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA)
  • Recognized by management for going above self award that I was awarded and recognized by the state of North Carolina Department of Agriculture.

Referrals

  • Georgia Schenk, Retired from Food Lion Corporation, (704)798-5799
  • Jason Terrell, District Manager at Rocket Pest Control, (704) 310-0328
  • Kim Robbins, Project Coordinator at Infinity Technology Solutions, (704) 797-6307

Certification

  • Certified Core, P-Phase (Pest), W-Phase (Wood), Peeler Environmental - 1st year of employment
  • Certified WDIR for South Carolina through Clemson University - Wood Destroying Insect Report, Carolina Pest Management
  • I achieved my North Carolina Notary on 09/16/2021 and will expire on 09/15/2026.

Hobbies

I have enjoyed bowling in a league every Tuesday night for the last 10 years. I am the team captain. I have recently started crafty and making items with my husband to start selling at craft shows. I love to design and come up with new designs and coordinate. Love being with family and currently have family dinner night every Friday with my husband's family.  Love to travel to new places and explore. 

Awards

  • :2013 Employee of the Year, nominated by peers.
  • 2018 above self-award, nominated by peers.
  • 2018 NCPMA Administrator of the Year from the North Carolina Pest Management Association in Raleigh.

     (1st ever receiver of this award).  Nominated by Kip Peeler

Timeline

Office Manager

Superior Pest Management
03.2022 - Current

Senior Office Administrator

Carolina Pest Management
12.2020 - 03.2023

Supervisor of Daily Operations

Peeler Environmental
04.2013 - 12.2020

Office Manager

Target Exterminators
03.2005 - 04.2013

Business Administration Human Resources Management AAS - Human Resources Management

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

High School Diploma -

South View High School
  • Certified Core, P-Phase (Pest), W-Phase (Wood), Peeler Environmental - 1st year of employment
  • Certified WDIR for South Carolina through Clemson University - Wood Destroying Insect Report, Carolina Pest Management
  • I achieved my North Carolina Notary on 09/16/2021 and will expire on 09/15/2026.
Suzan Collins