Vodie Taylor
Jackson,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Well-organized, proactive and tactful in working with individuals of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retirement Specialist
Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi
Jackson, MS
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to customer accounts using specialized software applications.
- Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every customer.
- Calculate benefit payment amounts, projecting wages and service credits for prospective retirees.
- Navigated through computer systems to review information and respond appropriately to callers.
- Processed Unaudited Estimates, forms, and requests accurately and efficiently.
- Followed standard processes and procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams.
Nutrition Supervisor
City of Jackson
Jackson, MS
12.2014 - 09.2022
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary supplies at competitive prices.
- Monitored site inventory, including purchase orders, invoices, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Created and managed a budget for the Nutrition Department while ensuring cost effectiveness of all activities.
- Conducted training sessions on proper food handling techniques for staff members.
- Organized and maintained payroll information by entering data, deleting errors, calculating and collecting information.
- Completed grant applications with supporting documentation to secure funding proposals, grant application narratives and budgets to finalize with development prior to submittal.
- Drafted, assessed and corrected high-quality proposals to pursue grants, and donations.
- Utilized computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Kronos Workforce Central. for data entry, tracking and generating reports.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified staff.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Childcare And Family Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12-2004
Skills
- Communication
- Budgeting and Finance
- Employee Training
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
Certification
- State of Mississippi Class A Teaching License
Timeline
Retirement Specialist
Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi
03.2023 - Current
Nutrition Supervisor
City of Jackson
12.2014 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science - Childcare And Family Education
Jackson State University
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