Tara McGarrah
Portland,OR
Summary
Results-driven Admin Assistant and Banker expert with track record of excelling in fast-paced office environments. Committed to driving client retention and loyalty. Offers knowledge of products and services paired with strong technical skills and attention to detail. An excellent money balancing record that is consistent. A go getter that is dependable and stable. Orderly, committed, and offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handling challenges of fast-paced environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks. A great Team Player.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Ultimate Airstreams/AANW Holdings LLC/Airstream Adventures NW
Clackamas, OR
07.2017 - 12.2023
- Greet all new and existing customers.
- Answer and route telephone calls and take messages.
- Process incoming Project Estimates; Build Customer projects in Wrike program.
- Process payments thru Paytrace.
- Email customers regularly regarding payments due, beginning dates of projects, and finalizing with warranty documents.
- Maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Assist with payroll preparation and entering data into cumulative payroll document.
- Organize training, client meetings, team meetings and events.
- Manage electronic calendars using Outlook Calendar to schedule meetings, appointments and conference calls.
- Assist with building Department processes and procedures
- Train new incoming Admin's for sister stores.
- Deliver exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members.
- Assist with basic accounting functions by reconciling company credit card, petty cash and expense reports.
- Process incoming mail and packages and placed envelopes in bins for employees.
- Coordinate arrangements for ground transportation, flight reservations and lodging.
- Strengthen traceability by developing organization systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
- Guide administrative and professional staff through computer and software problems.
- Assiste with special projects supporting sales and marketing campaigns.
- Create spreadsheets in Excel and distribute to appropriate personnel to maintain consistent communication.
Deal Desk Specialist
Airstream Adventures NW
Gladstone, Oregon
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Finalize Sales/Deal Capping with Five Stores across NW Region
- Submit Payoff Checks to Loan Services and/or Guests
- Process Flooring Payments with Bank Daily
- Assist Sales Managers with Completion of Warranties
- Reconcile and Pay Monthly Warranty Companies
- Month End Reconciling/Balance Bank Statements
- Process Warranty Refunds and mail to Customers
- Assist A/R and A/P directly with any Accounting issues, processes, or finalizing month end billing.
Teller/New Accounts
Idaho Independent Bank/Zion Bank
Nampa, ID
12.2013 - 06.2017
- Completed Complex Financial Transactions and New Account Referrals
- Trained New Employees
- Audited New Accounts
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking and lines of credit accounts.
- Ordered checks, placed stop payment orders and conducted additional special services for customers.
- Met or exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions.
- Directed specific questions to appropriate branch personnel.
- Issued and redeemed money orders, cashier checks, traveler's checks and savings bonds.
- Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
- Kept teller window areas clean, organized and fully stocked.
- Reconciled cash and checks against computer records at end of shift.
- Balanced bank's vault of daily cash for withdrawals and deposits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hidden Valley High School
06.1993
Skills
- Types 60 WPM
- Accounting support
- Account balancing reconciliation
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Data entry documentation
- Accounting skills
- Excel spreadsheets
- Sensitive material handling
- Microsoft
- QuickBooks
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Dedicated team player
- Schedule management
- Outlook
- Appointment Scheduling
- Travel Coordination
- Invoice Processing
- Meticulous attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deal Desk Specialist
Airstream Adventures NW
02.2020 - 11.2020
Administrative Assistant
Ultimate Airstreams/AANW Holdings LLC/Airstream Adventures NW
07.2017 - 12.2023
Teller/New Accounts
Idaho Independent Bank/Zion Bank
12.2013 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Hidden Valley High School
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