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Tina Sparks

Lenexa,KS

Summary

Creative, energetic Executive Assistant with over 16 years of experience in optimizing office operations and enhancing client relations. Proficient in Microsoft Suite, project management, and conflict resolution, with a proven track record in real estate, finance and senior living industries. Committed to leveraging strong organizational skills along with a positive attitude to set the tone for the office environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Associate

Trimont
Overland Park, KS
03.2023 - Current
  • Worked with my Director in Atlanta to create systems that would function as the company prepared for growth. Brought life into a stale office environment that welcomed people back into the office three days a week. Responsible for executing all client luncheons, DEI events, onboarding new hires, office security enforcement, and special events coordination. Concur super user responsible for approving travel, processing invoices for payments, expense reporting, setting up new user profiles, and hosting a weekly session for Concur assistance. Coordinated an office move, including a 3-month period, where the team worked from a co-working space. One of the main points of contact for several vendor accounts to ensure compliance as we continued to grow.

Consultant

Freelace
10.2020 - 02.2023

Pryceless Ventures (Oct 22):

  • Logistical planning of flight, hotel, and transportation accommodations for 4 domestic travelers. Consulted about process streamlining for a multi-office real estate company.

Compass at Creative Campus (May 22-Sep 22):

  • Admin in temporary co-working office. Coordinated meetings to include recording/streaming as needed; reserving/preparing appropriate office spaces within the shared office; event planning and execution weekly, tracking and responding to agent requests and needs, as well as standard customer service for any agents or visitors to the office. Answered phone calls, ensured agents had requested supplies, and created brand-compliant media for use in marketing high-dollar real estate deals.

JoCo Health Dept (Jan 21-Jun 21 & Fall 21-Mar 22):

  • Answer calls for the county regarding the Covid pandemic, quarantine guidelines, testing location, and scheduling; answer vaccination questions and scheduling.
  • Contact Tracer in a Blue Valley SD high school; logged information in health records for students and recorded non-identifying information for the county. Advise families on quarantine guidelines, as well as releasing/discussing test results.

3 Castle Catering dba: I Bought A Firetruck (Sep 21-Oct 21):

  • Completed and submitted all necessary documentation to license 'I Bought A Firetruck' business between two parties. Helped procure, transport, and register 2 firetrucks to be recreated as food trucks for events.

Mind, Shield & Sword Therapy (Jun 20-Oct 22):

  • Set up insurance/billing policies to ensure compliance and easy processing for payment. Researched and developed a business plan to build a private therapy practice, with plans to expand into hippotherapy/farm.

Executive Assistant to VP of Real Estate

The Tutera Group
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Optimized office functions and managed tenant correspondence, maintained lease, payment, and insurance records. Coordinated office inventory, answered multi-line phone system, as well as typical office duties. Provided general administrative support for the Real Estate Division, including overseeing maintenance team bill-back hours. Credit card reconciliations and expense reports were done for multiple staff.

Specialized Foster Parent

State Of Missouri
Lee's Summit, MO
04.2009 - 05.2018
  • Opened kinship foster license to assist family, then extended to care for specialized-needs children that grew to oversight of 3 households. Coordinated schedules for 4 adults including medical/therapy appointments, schooling, parental visits, and court proceedings. Managed travel arrangements and permissions for foster children. Collaborated on advocacy and problem-solving teams for each child. Handled medication management, including psychotropic drugs and medical equipment for infants.

Office Manager/Property Manager

Reliable Properties/Beacon Management
10.2013 - 08.2015
  • Began as Office Manager, managing employee issues, office tasks, mailings, and compliance. Expanded role to Leasing Manager, overseeing advertising, hiring, training, and supervising a leasing team of 8-12 members.
  • As Property Manager for around 100 single-family homes, I handled marketing, leasing, utility management, lease negotiation, and property maintenance, including coordinating maintenance crews and contractors for specialized repairs.
  • In another role, managed 96 senior living apartment homes, addressing resident concerns and ensuring company compliance for marketing, leasing, and payments. Handled employee timecards, resident activities, and lease documentation. Conducted leasing calls, showings, verifications, and ensured LIHTC compliance.

Education

Certificate in Data Analytics -

University of Kansas
10.2020

Associate in Applied Science -

Kansas City Kansas Community College
05.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite
  • Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
  • Time and Schedule Management
  • Google Workspace
  • Administrative Support
  • Project Management
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Travel Coordination
  • Expense Reporting
  • Event Coordination
  • Telephone reception
  • Workforce Management
  • Office Supply Management

Certification

  • State of Kansas Notary Public Issued Jan 2020 Expires Jan 2028
  • PACE Certification Currently testing (Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence)

Timeline

Office Associate

Trimont
03.2023 - Current

Consultant

Freelace
10.2020 - 02.2023

Executive Assistant to VP of Real Estate

The Tutera Group
07.2018 - 08.2020

Office Manager/Property Manager

Reliable Properties/Beacon Management
10.2013 - 08.2015

Specialized Foster Parent

State Of Missouri
04.2009 - 05.2018
  • State of Kansas Notary Public Issued Jan 2020 Expires Jan 2028
  • PACE Certification Currently testing (Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence)

Certificate in Data Analytics -

University of Kansas

Associate in Applied Science -

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Tina Sparks