Taylor Gardner
Pelion,SC
Summary
Adept at enhancing office operations and financial management, I significantly improved safety procedures and reduced costs at Carolina South Mechanical. My expertise in bookkeeping and exceptional conflict management skills have streamlined processes and fostered positive vendor and customer relations. Achievements include maintaining compliance and overseeing critical accounting functions, showcasing my ability to multitask and lead with assurance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Carolina South Mechanical
10.2018 - Current
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
Administrative Assistant
Wounded Warrior Program
02.2011 - 08.2018
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Columbia, SCAssociate In Arts Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Columbia,SC03.2023
High School Diploma - Honors Program
St James High School
Murrells Inlet, SC06.2010
Skills
- Data Entry
- Bookkeeping
- Billing
- Employee Supervision
- Customer Service
- Expense Reporting
- Office Management
- Staff hiring
- Compliance Monitoring
- Administrative Support
- Policy Development
- Financial Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Meeting planning
- Payroll Processing
- Human Resources
- Clear oral/written communication
- Credit and collections
- Document Management
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Conflict Management
- Travel Coordination
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
Timeline
Office Manager
Carolina South Mechanical
10.2018 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Wounded Warrior Program
02.2011 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Associate In Arts Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
High School Diploma - Honors Program
St James High School
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