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Tomica Rue

Tomica Rue

Administrative Assistant
Schenectady,NY

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Adirondack Dental Lab
Amsterdam, NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Served as focal point for all customer input and market intelligence for product improvements
  • Supported marketing programs and campaigns with content and messaging to drive demand
  • Managed trade show participation fostering new business partnerships
  • Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings
  • Supervised marketing staff, building competencies through strategic knowledge development
  • Developed and applied techniques to boost search engine rankings
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts

Brand Ambassador/Talent Rep

Production Plus
01.2019 - Current
  • Engaged in conversations with new individuals to enhance brand loyalty
  • Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas
  • Enhanced understanding of product benefits among consumers, driving sales increases
  • Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations
  • Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company
  • Increased social media presence for various brands by generating quality content during marketing events and sharing it on multiple platforms
  • Strengthened relationships with retail partners by providing exceptional support, education, and communication on products and promotions
  • Cultivated relationships with customers to enhance shopping satisfaction
  • Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations
  • Exceeded client expectations through timely event set-up, professional demeanor, and proactive problem-solving skills
  • Developed lasting connections with industry professionals through networking at conferences, workshops, and other relevant gatherings
  • Boosted brand visibility at major events by representing and speaking knowledgeably about products
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, enhancing customer understanding
  • Trained new brand ambassadors, ensuring consistency and quality in brand representation
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with retail staff, ensuring brand prominence in stores
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features.
  • Greeted customers warmly and pleasantly answered inquiries
  • Educated customers on product features and answered questions regarding product use

Front Desk Coordinator {TEMP}

BGIS
Latham, NY
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Handled high volumes of incoming calls, directing callers to appropriate departments for prompt assistance.
  • Dispatched technicians in response to planned and emergency situation
  • Assist customers as necessary and serves as a representative for BGIS's mission and values
  • Answered incoming phone calls and records relevant information
  • Input maintenance contracts into appropriate software
  • Reviewed current service processes and then refined the methods to make them more efficient
  • Provided assistance in preparing documents for scanning, organization and maintaining inventory in storage
  • Label and enter documents into the computer system and convert documents to various formats if needed
  • Assisted in transferring data between systems and provide post-scanning quality assurance to ensure batches are complete, accurate, and of a high quality
  • Maintained scanning equipment by running calibration tests and basic cleaning
  • Other office duties as needed

Office Assistant 1

NYS Liquor Authority
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Answering phones lines
  • Scan, print, copy and file various items
  • Review data from multiple applications regarding disciplinary matters
  • Collect/process civil penalty and bond payments
  • Maintain records and files according to hearing decisions and state policy
  • Prepare and mail correspondence (confidential and public info)
  • Set up and run every other biweekly Full Board meeting via live feed during video conferences
  • Coordinate with enforcement for suspensions/cancellations
  • Provide secretarial support as requested
  • Data entry and other general office duties as needed.

Administrative Assistant {TEMP}

Bergmann Associates
Albany, NY
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation

Executive Assistant

Center for Law and Justice
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
  • File and retrieve documents and reference materials
  • Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
  • Answer and manage incoming calls
  • Receive and interact with incoming visitors
  • Interact with external clients
  • Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary
  • Instruct, coach and train lower level staff
  • Respond to client inquiries and concerns through various media, including: telephone, e-mail, mail, and in-person meetings
  • Conduct client intake interviews
  • Completed corresponding record-keeping tasks, including paperwork and data entry
  • Provided intra-office and external community-based referrals as necessary via telephone, e-mail, mail, and in-person meetings
  • Contributing information for the preparation of reports, and providing input for the development of new initiatives
  • Others duties as assigned to enhance the capacity of the Center and its clients.

Composition Examination Assistant

NYS Education Department
Albany, NY
12.2007 - 09.2013
  • Received, organized and determined document formatting of RCT and Regents exams to be typed
  • Typed correspondence, documents, records and other written material from various sources in final or draft form using a handwritten/marked copy, rough drafts and recordings or data
  • Reviewed spelling, punctuation and also grammar, then discussed any problems with the editors
  • Set up meeting rooms
  • Answered multiple phone lines
  • Maintain files
  • Refers visitors, telephone calls, and messages to the appropriate staff members
  • Prepared paperwork for reimbursement
  • Made sure all paperwork was completed correctly and on time for education specialist to work
  • Assisted on interview and training committees for new employees
  • Safeguarded the integrity of examinations by maintaining strict confidentiality of test materials, scores, and personal information
  • Performed other office duties as needed

Education

Certificate In Clerical Occupations - Business Management

South Bronx Job Corps
Bronx, NY
01.1996 - 1 1997

Administrative Support Certificate - Office Administration

Albany
Albany, NY

Supervisor Certificate -

Albany
Albany, NY

Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration

Mildred Elley College
Albany, NY
05.2011 - 06.2013

Skills

Editing

Timeline

Office Manager

Adirondack Dental Lab
05.2022 - Current

Brand Ambassador/Talent Rep

Production Plus
01.2019 - Current

Front Desk Coordinator {TEMP}

BGIS
02.2018 - 03.2019

Office Assistant 1

NYS Liquor Authority
07.2016 - 08.2017

Administrative Assistant {TEMP}

Bergmann Associates
11.2014 - 08.2015

Executive Assistant

Center for Law and Justice
04.2014 - 09.2014

Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration

Mildred Elley College
05.2011 - 06.2013

Composition Examination Assistant

NYS Education Department
12.2007 - 09.2013

Certificate In Clerical Occupations - Business Management

South Bronx Job Corps
01.1996 - 1 1997

Administrative Support Certificate - Office Administration

Albany

Supervisor Certificate -

Albany
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