Tamara Jordan
Office Associate
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Office Associate with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Clerk
Chicago Public Schools- Ira Aldridge Elementary
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - Current
- Organized and managed school records, student documentation and administrative communications.
- Answered and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, afterschool activities and school events.
- Maintained daily attendance record of students in school.
- Kept in contact with parents and updated regarding child's progress and attendance.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
Business Manager
The Archdiocese Of Chicago- St. Thomas The Apostle
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Maintained accurate records of organizational finances and generated reports as requested.
- Maintained confidentiality of information related to receiving, recording and depositing of funds.
- Verified processing information and deposited received funds into organizational account.
- Performed control and balancing procedures to verify accuracy of drawers.
- Received dues, fees and payments and provided transaction receipts.
- Collaborated with finance committee to establish procedures for money collection and recording.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Financial Secretary
The Archdiocese Of Chicago, St. Sabina Academy
Chicago, IL
02.2014 - 01.2020
- Maintained accurate records of organizational finances and generated reports as requested.
- Maintained confidentiality of information related to receiving, recording and depositing of funds.
- Verified processing information and deposited received funds into organizational account.
- Received dues, fees and payments and provided transaction receipts.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
School Clerk
Chicago Public Schools- School of Entreperneurship
Chicago, IL
09.2004 - 06.2010
- Answered and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, afterschool activities and school events.
- Organized and managed school records, student documentation and administrative communications.
- Maintained daily attendance record of students in school.
- Kept in contact with parents and updated regarding child's progress and attendance.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Chicago, IL 09.1998 - 12.2001
Skills
Administrative abilities
Budget development
Office equipment operations
Recordkeeping skills
Cultural Awareness
Attention to Detail
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Micro Software Proficiency
Timeline
School Clerk
Chicago Public Schools- Ira Aldridge Elementary
02.2020 - Current
Business Manager
The Archdiocese Of Chicago- St. Thomas The Apostle
01.2020 - 02.2023
Financial Secretary
The Archdiocese Of Chicago, St. Sabina Academy
02.2014 - 01.2020
School Clerk
Chicago Public Schools- School of Entreperneurship
09.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois
09.1998 - 12.2001