Microsoft
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
2007.11 - 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
2005.09 - 2007.11
- 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
2000.05 - 2005.09
- 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
1998.03 - 2002.09
- 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 1997.08 - 2001.05
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC 2001.08 - 2002.06
Skills
30 WPM typing speed
Recordkeeping
Payroll and budgeting
Scheduling
Business administration
Sorting and labeling
Bookkeeping
Office management
Scheduling and calendar management
Report analysis
Business correspondence
Employee timesheet processing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Software
Timeline
Office Support Specialist/Permit Technician
City Of North Charleston
2007.11 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher/Office Manager
First Klass Preschool
2005.09 - 2007.11
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
2001.08 - 2002.06
Lead Teacher/Office Associate
Life Christian Daycare And Preschool
2000.05 - 2005.09
Cashier/Bookkeeper
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
1998.03 - 2002.09
High School Diploma -
St. Johns High School
1997.08 - 2001.05