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Renee Gardner

Bullard,Texas

Summary

Friendly Receptionist with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about security, service and clerical requirements. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management skills and abilities with a resourceful approach.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist /Accounts Payable/Real Estate

Manziel Interests
11.2019 - Current
  • Greet incoming visitors and customers professionally and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirm appointments, communicate with clients, and update client records.
  • Keep reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answer phone promptly and direct incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Respond to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolve customer problems and complaints.
  • Correspond with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Manage multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Maintain paying expenses from 27 different accounts daily.
  • Provide clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Handle cash transactions and maintain sales and payment records accurately.
  • Answer central telephone system and direct calls accordingly.
  • Assist with new leases and lease renewals for multiple properties.
  • Organize, maintain and update information in computer databases.
  • Operate multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
  • Handle assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
  • Assist internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Collect rent payments, process transactions and update relevant records.
  • Collect and distribute messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Route incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Sort, receive, and distribute mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
  • Track important information in various computer software programs, spreadsheets and run reports or generate graphs using data.

Library Aide

Bullard Intermediate School
08.2013 - 11.2019
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
  • Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
  • Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
  • Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
  • Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
  • Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
  • Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
  • Created welcoming and comfortable space by keeping library clean and organized.
  • Employee of the Year.
  • Raised money for school projects with pumpkin auctions and running two book fairs per year. We had the highest intermediate school sales and was asked multiple times by scholastic on how we managed such high sales each year.

Owner/Portrait Photographer

Self Employed
01.2004 - 08.2015
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Selected Photography Studio of the year 5 consecutive years.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
  • Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
  • Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images

Legal Assistant

Reagan Hunter, Attorney At Law
07.1994 - 01.2004
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports

Office Manager/Residential House Manager

Champagne House
01.1993 - 08.1998
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Maintained finances for 12 special needs residents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Lived in a house with six special needs adults, oversaw daily activities and helped teach them daily tasks.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Education

Administrative Assistant Certification - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Tyler School of Business, Tyler, Texas
05.1993

High School Diploma -

Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, Texas
05.1991

Skills

  • Managing accounts
  • Updating accounts
  • Creating accounts
  • Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding

Timeline

Receptionist /Accounts Payable/Real Estate - Manziel Interests
11.2019 - Current
Library Aide - Bullard Intermediate School
08.2013 - 11.2019
Owner/Portrait Photographer - Self Employed
01.2004 - 08.2015
Legal Assistant - Reagan Hunter, Attorney At Law
07.1994 - 01.2004
Office Manager/Residential House Manager - Champagne House
01.1993 - 08.1998
Tyler School of Business - Administrative Assistant Certification, Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Jacksonville High School - High School Diploma,

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