Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Timeline
Generic
Terrilyn Simmons

Terrilyn Simmons

Office Adminstration
Charleston,SC

Summary

Precise and organized with extensive knowledge Microsoft offices and Innoprises payroll software. Committed to quality organization and office management with solutions-oriented problem-solving capabilities. Proven history of modernizing offices and enhancing overall productivity. Meticulous Office Support and permit technician offering 18years of experience providing administrative support in government industry. Im a hardworker with great customer service. I'm Detail - oriented and highly organized. I can maintain efficient and accurate operations. I'm professional and knowledgeable in the the office.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Office Support Specialist/Permit Technician

City Of North Charleston
City of North Charleston, SC
11.2007 - Current
  • Managed phone and internal/ external email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Reviewing/Issuing commercial and residential permits
  • Issuing Certificate of Occupancy for residential and commercial
  • Running/Creating monthly reports
  • Prepare meeting
  • Checking the zoning on properties
  • Collecting fees for permits and business license
  • Ordering departmental supplies
  • Department Payroll, paying and managing departments bills
  • Scanning and filing documents
  • Processing/ researching freedom of information
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Created and implemented standard operating procedures for records handling.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Supervise summer interns with daily assign task
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Used microsoft to prepare various correspondence, reports and other written material.

Lead Preschool Teacher/Office Manager

First Klass Preschool
Charleston, SC
09.2005 - 11.2007
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
  • Taking payments for childcare service and creating receipts
  • Ordering supplies for preschool

Lead Teacher/Office Associate

Life Christian Daycare And Preschool
Charleston, SC
05.2000 - 09.2005
  • Assisted with new hire processing
  • Give tours of the facility to potential parents
  • Supervise and care children in play and learning
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support

Cashier/Bookkeeper

Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
James Island, SC
03.1998 - 09.2002
  • Scanning customer goods for purchase
  • Bagging customer purchases
  • Processing money orders and cashing checks
  • Accepting and processing payments for 5 different companies
  • Restocking shelves and organized merchandise
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Johns High School
Johns Island, SC
08.1997 - 05.2001

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
08.2001 - 06.2002

Skills

    30 WPM typing speed

undefined

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Software

Microsoft

Timeline

Office Support Specialist/Permit Technician

City Of North Charleston
11.2007 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher/Office Manager

First Klass Preschool
09.2005 - 11.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trident Technical College
08.2001 - 06.2002

Lead Teacher/Office Associate

Life Christian Daycare And Preschool
05.2000 - 09.2005

Cashier/Bookkeeper

Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
03.1998 - 09.2002

High School Diploma -

St. Johns High School
08.1997 - 05.2001
Terrilyn SimmonsOffice Adminstration