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Valerie Speth

Killen,AL

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of administrative and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative duties. Comfortable working independently and as collaborative team member. Applies business experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed goals and expectations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Barktown
Killen, AL
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Hired and trained new employees to increase team oversight and productivity.

Office Manager

FilterPro USA
Florence, AL
05.2015 - 04.2018
  • Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Developed effective communication strategies between departments within the organization.
  • Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for departmental expenses.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.

Receptionist

TriGreen Equipment
Florence, AL
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Prepared welcome packages for new hires.
  • Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.

Attendance Clerk

Decatur High School
Decatur, AL
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Interacted with teachers, employees and students in a professional manner when addressing daily office and attendance issues.
  • Managed confidential files containing sensitive information related to student attendance records.
  • Entered check in and check out sheets throughout the day
  • Filed truancy for students
  • Constant student and parent communication to get documentation for unexcused absences
  • Oversaw exam exemptions
  • Answered phones and managed student aides
  • Handled daily secretary duties for principals
  • Prepared reports on absenteeism trends for administration review and action planning purposes.
  • Welcomed visitors to main office and asked questions in effort to determine how to best serve needs.
  • Placed calls to parents to determine reasons for students' absences, meticulously noting details.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and administration.

Education

Elementary Education

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12-2007

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Business Administration
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Efficient and effective problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management

Affiliations

  • My husband and I have been in charge of the Brooks Youth Cheer program for two years.
  • I am involved in dog fostering and rescue.
  • I am involved in various school volunteer activities at the elementary school and high school.
  • We are members of the Brooks Athletic Booster Club.
  • We are proud supporters and donate to various sport and school groups.
  • My husband and I have built several successful businesses in the community.

Timeline

Owner

Barktown
05.2018 - 07.2023

Office Manager

FilterPro USA
05.2015 - 04.2018

Receptionist

TriGreen Equipment
02.2014 - 04.2015

Attendance Clerk

Decatur High School
08.2008 - 05.2011

Elementary Education

University of North Alabama

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