Tara Hill
Meriden,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities.
Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new
challenge with successful team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Office Manager
Varick AME Zion Church
New Haven, CT
07.2021 - Current
Warming Center Attendant
Varick Memorial AME Zion Church Warming Center
New Haven, CT
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Performing intake and outbound duties for attendees
- Feeding, and clothing those who desire shelter
- Guiding those in need to the appropriate resources such as housing, food, health, etc
- Monitoring those who attend the warming center.
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Fullfillment Center
North Haven, CT
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Placing packages in pods for availability to fulfill customer orders
- Performing product solutions., Assesses personality traits that result in high-quality customer service
- Coordinated with other associates on day-to-day work activities to drive productivity and achieve operational objectives
- Gathered and organized merchandise for distribution into appropriate envelopes, boxes, or pallets
- Accepted, processed, and filled orders quickly and accurately
- Adhered closely to safety procedures in daily operations and reported hazards or accidents to management
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move items throughout the facility
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and locate merchandise in bins or on shelves
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce the risk of accidents and malfunctions.
Admin Support to Exec Director
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Fulfillment atmosphere, determining needs and referral
- Responsible for keeping metrics of student services
- Provides central communication
- Responsible for coordinating schedules, room reservations, and appointments
- Assisting with special event planning, ESP
- Logistical support
- Responsible for completing purchase orders, invoices, expense reports, etc., and maintaining office supplies
- Responsible for assisting with data entry into ISSM (system tracks International Students' personal information)
- Responsible for helping organize and implement events for the university
- Corresponding with vendors such as Sodexo, Taylor Rentals, etc
- Creating newsletters and E-blast emails using PowerPoint Interim Employment Pool, (IEP)
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Intern Employment Pool
Yale university
New Haven, CT
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Available to work in a variety of temporary work assignments across campus.
Administrative Assistant
Yale University School of Nursing
New Haven, CT
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Provides administrative and clerical support to the Registrar and Admissions Office
- Verify information for verification purposes regarding recent and graduated students by use of the Banner
- System
- Printing/ sending verification information as well as transcripts to the register via fax or mail
- Provides phone support such as answering questions about the YSN programs as well as triaging phone calls
- Arranges the use of rooms by using EMS
- Receives and sorts mail as well as organizes mailroom
- Meet and greet visitors of YSN
- Responsible for adding the updated CPR cards in the Banner System, Business Solutions
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel, in addition to providing information to resolve inquiries and bolster customer satisfaction
- Contacted staff via phone and email to confirm deliveries and follow up with inquiries
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems, coordinating archiving and purging aligned with company document policies.
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Yale University Business Solutions Office
New Haven, CT
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Responsible for Raw Data Entry
- Responsible for formatting transaction entries into Oracle and Workday
- Proofreading information; field label names
- Collated data from multiple sources into one source
- Entering report schedules in Workday
- Logging into Salesforce to print case tickets
- Print and copy reports
- QA on data (comparing values or looking for blanks or bad formats)
- Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records, and critical information to confirm accuracy and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports, and scanned documents.
Administrative Assistant
Yale University Diversity and Inclusion
New Haven, CT
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Provides administrative and clerical support to the Office of Diversity & Inclusion
- Verify information for new accounts created in the online Babysitting database
- Follow up and compile information for the Yale Childcare Directory; assist in creating a new directory
- Assist with compiling materials for the 2017 Workplace survey
- Serve as liaison for room reservations, facilities, and building operations requests
- Event database management
- Created and maintained spreadsheets and developed administrative and logistical reports
- Directed patron's communication to appropriate department personnel, in addition to providing information to resolve inquiries and bolster customer satisfaction
- Organized conference room space and materials for internal and guest meetings, took notes, and distributed meeting minutes to support executive needs
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems, coordinating archiving and purging aligned with company document policies.
Team Leader/Library Service Assistant V
Yale University Bass Library
New Haven, CT
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Preparing materials for course reserves and scanning
- Training of colleagues and students
- Consulted with faculty and associates about class materials
- Troubleshooting system problems for classes v'2 and Ares system
- Researched the internet for proper materials to purchase
- Assisted with Interlibrary Loan and Borrow Direct requests
- Ordered materials for classes
- Emailed correspondence
- Hired students and approved payroll
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity
- Mentored newly hired employees on computer operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries
- Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling more effective issue resolution
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new student help
- Enforced adherence to company policies, answered coworkers' questions, and trained new personnel.
Office Manager
- Is responsible for preparing weekly worship presentations, and emergency food bags, contacting contractors when needed, rental collection, assisting the pastor and director of operations daily coordinating the general direction of weekday operations of the church office, and supervising volunteers, contracted workers and personnel as prioritized by the Pastor
- Understanding the operation of and overseeing the maintenance of office and computer equipment staying abreast of the latest computer technology which might benefit the church
- Answering the church phone and greeting visitors to the church as necessary
- The Church Office Manager is responsible for: ∙ arranging for and supervising day-to-day cleaning and maintenance operations of the church
- Working with staff and organizations in coordinating the assignment of classrooms and church facilities for meetings and activities
- Maintaining an inventory of church property and equipment
- The Church Office Manager is responsible for performing other duties as required by the Pastor, Trustees, and Director of Operations.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
May 2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Albertus Magnus College
May 2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gateway Community College
May 2006
Skills
- Google Docs
- Research
- Proofreading
- Salesforce
- Document management
- Analysis skills
- Statistics
- Clerical experience
- Customer relationship management
- Cataloging
- Medical records
- Interviewing
- Workday
- QuickBooks
- Accounts payable
- Payroll
- Customer service
- Purchasing
- Library services
- Leadership
- Supervising experience
- Compliance management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Manufacturing
- Cash register
- Recruiting
- Help desk
- Integrated library system
- Banking
- Retail sales
- Organizational skills
- English
- Communication skills
- Management
- Computer skills
- Assembly
- Quality assurance
- Soldering
- Administrative experience
- Office experience
- Microsoft Word
- Word processing
- Constant Contact
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Warming Center Attendant
Varick Memorial AME Zion Church Warming Center
11.2022 - 09.2023
Church Office Manager
Varick AME Zion Church
07.2021 - Current
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Fullfillment Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
Admin Support to Exec Director
University of New Haven
01.2018 - 09.2018
Administrative Assistant
Yale University School of Nursing
10.2017 - 01.2018
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Yale University Business Solutions Office
05.2017 - 08.2017
Administrative Assistant
Yale University Diversity and Inclusion
10.2016 - 04.2017
Intern Employment Pool
Yale university
08.2016 - 02.2018
Team Leader/Library Service Assistant V
Yale University Bass Library
01.2013 - 08.2016
Office Manager
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Albertus Magnus College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gateway Community College