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Suzy Gatewood

Tuscaloosa,AL

Summary

Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive-assistant

KS Contracting
10.2021 - Current
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Answer high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Screen calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Screen calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Use advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Update spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Facilitate training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Update spreadsheets and create presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Develop and maintain automated alert systems for important deadlines.
  • File paperwork and organize computer-based information.
  • Update and maintain confidential databases and records.
  • Work with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Create and manage office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Streamline operations and prioritize tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Take notes and dictation at meetings.
  • Volunteer to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Manage payroll and keep payroll records for team of sales representatives.
  • Monitor accounts receivable and provide support with collections.
  • Create and develop spreadsheets for data management.
  • Communicate with clients, sales representatives, and upper management with reminders, requests, and problem solving.
  • Supported opening of additional office space by arranging for technical setup, locating furniture, and trouble shooting start-up issues.

Teacher

Tuscaloosa Academy
08.1998 - 12.2021
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.1987

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Expense Reporting
  • Database Management
  • Staff Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Advanced MS Office Suite
  • Project Management
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Human Resources Management (HRM)
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Payroll
  • Bookkeeping
  • Travel Coordination

Timeline

Executive-assistant

KS Contracting
10.2021 - Current

Teacher

Tuscaloosa Academy
08.1998 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education

The University of Alabama
Suzy Gatewood