Dependable office management professional brings many years of experience in administrative oversight. Self-starter and skilled team leader with history unifying staff under common goals, modeling organizational efficiency, and instilling customer service excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Manager
Dillard's
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11.2017 - 03.2019
Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Directed customer service policies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Created comprehensive onboarding processes and activities to acclimate new hires.
Used variety of software packages to support sales functions.
Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers based on organizational needs.
Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations and ordered additional items when necessary.
Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, including sales, marketing, and HR.
Interacted with customers and vendors with utmost professionalism to solve various problems.
Managed a team of staff members, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful completion of projects.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Office Manager
Neurologist, Dr. Neil Smith, LTD, APMC
11.2001 - 04.2015
Bookkeeping through the use of Quick Books Pro
Consulted with CPAs on behalf of business presenting all financial materials to prepare for end of year taxes
Trained office staff and provided tools they required to reach expectations and achieve objectives
Prepared contracts for insurance and license re-credentialing
Record keeping documentation
Staffing and hiring processes
Transcribing patient records, database entry, scheduling, patient relations, drug information support and patient counseling
Implemented insurance billing and coding through the use of Forte’ Systems
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
01.2001 - 01.2003
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Checked data input or verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect mathematical or procedural errors.
Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals.
Furnished taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to verify correct tax form completion.
Reviewed prior year's returns for accuracy and completeness before submitting them.
Used tax form instructions and tables to complete tax forms.
Implemented electronic filing procedures to streamline tax return processing and reduce errors.
Reviewed financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures, to determine forms needed to prepare returns.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and questions promptly.
Prepared and filed federal and state income tax returns for both individuals and small businesses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws.
Waitress
Camille’s Cajun Café
01.1998 - 01.2001
Duties included taking orders, food prep, obtaining the ability to co-relate with other employees, mix and serve alcoholic beverages, and cleaning
Waitress
Waffle House
01.1997 - 01.1998
Duties included taking customer’s orders, collecting money, handling any complaints, food prep, and balancing register at end of shift
Assistant Manager
Circle K
01.1996 - 01.1997
Duties included taking inventory, balancing all shifts, making deposits, overseeing co-workers, training new employees, and finalizing payroll
Education
Accounting
Louisiana Technical College- Jumonville Campus
01.2002
Business Management
International Correspondence School
01.2001
Accounting
Louisiana Technical College-T. H. Harris Campus
01.1999
Skills
Staff hiring
Billing
Vendor engagement
Bookkeeping
Customer service
Database administration
Employee training
Clear oral/written communication
Banking operations
Human resources
Document management
Payroll and budgeting
Clerical support
Financial accounting
Scheduling
Mail handling
Data entry
Administrative support
Organizational skills
Customer relations
Office management
Credit and collections
Travel coordination
Certification
CERTIFICATE | ORGANIZATION | ISSUE DATE
Completion in Microsoft Word Louisiana Technical college Jumonville5/1/2001
Completion of CPT/E&M/ICD9 Practice Management Institute7/1/2004