Zara Rigdon
Buford,GA
Summary
Professional with experience supporting executive leadership, ready to enhance organizational efficiency. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and consistent achievement of results. Skilled in managing complex schedules, coordinating high-profile meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion. Adaptable and dependable, capable of navigating changing needs with ease.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
05.2019 - Current
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation.
- Anticipated potential challenges in daily operations and devised appropriate solutions to maintain uninterrupted workflow in the executive office.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Maintained confidentiality by handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Managed complex projects to successful completion, ensuring timely delivery of results to the CEO.
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
Assistant Manager
Maurices
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
Certified Peer Specialist
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Strengthened relationships with community partners through regular outreach efforts fostering collaboration opportunities for program enhancement initiatives.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between levels of care by coordinating referrals and collaborating with external providers when necessary.
- Helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients using shared lived experience as a foundation for meaningful connections.
- Improved mental health outcomes for clients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
All Styles Salon
04.2008 - 10.2020
- Cash handing experience running the cash register and prepare the deposits for the salon
- Top experience in selling retail products to customers to help increase salon profits
- Display exceptional customer service with all my clients by offering cut, color, styling, wax and massage services
- Monitored tanning area while instructing individuals on proper tanning techniques
Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice
National Vision Corp
10.2014 - 04.2019
- Upsell customers to designer products that make the company more money
- Prepared bank deposits from the previous days sales
- Worked with insurance companies as well as handled claims for customers with outstanding customerservice
- Won sales contest 4 times for most frames sold in a month as well as total dollar amount brought in
- Cash handling experience as well as balancing a register daily
Education
B.S - Biology
Georgia College and State University
01.2022
Associate's degree - Medical Assistant
Oconee Fall Line Tech College
01.2015
Cosmetology -
Oconee Fall Line Tech College
01.2010
Skills
- Office Management
- Hair Styling
- Makeup Application
- Front Desk
- Phone Etiquette
- Upselling
- Office Administration
- Cash Handling
- Addiction Counseling
- Typing
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Sales
- Behavioral Health
- Computer skills
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Coordination
- Problem solving
- Editing and proof reading
- Multitasking
- Executive support
- Document preparation
- Meeting planning
- Office administration
- Calendar management
Accomplishments
- Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 300+ employees.
Certification
- Licensed Cosmetologist, 06/01/11, 03/31/24
- CPR Certification, 11/01/23, 11/30/25
- Driver's License
- First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
Licensesandachievements
- CPR registered
- Shampoo tech license
- Master colorist for Joico, Paul Mitchell and Kenra
- Notary
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Maurices
03.2024 - 07.2024
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
05.2019 - Current
Certified Peer Specialist
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
05.2019 - 06.2024
Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice
National Vision Corp
10.2014 - 04.2019
All Styles Salon
04.2008 - 10.2020
Associate's degree - Medical Assistant
Oconee Fall Line Tech College
Cosmetology -
Oconee Fall Line Tech College
B.S - Biology
Georgia College and State University
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