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Kelly Blackwell

Staunton,VA

Summary

Dynamic office manager with a proven track record at Brennan Appraisal, excelling in customer service and financial record management. Recognized for streamlining operations and enhancing team collaboration, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Adept at problem-solving and fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring efficient processes and satisfied clients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

Chic-Fil-A
Waynesboro, VA
05.2023 - Current

Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Train new employees
  • Prepare food according to safety standards
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume environments, ensuring guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Assisted with training new team members on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
  • Collaborated with team to streamline order processing, enhancing efficiency during peak hours.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly, fostering positive dining experiences and repeat business.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.
  • Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures while sustaining high-quality work standards under pressure.

Office Manager

Brennan Appraisal
Waynesboro, VA
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budget
  • Schedule appraisals and prepare appraisals to be submitted

Office Manager

Appalachian Arbor LLC
Staunton, VA
06.2020 - 01.2023
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Process weekly payroll
  • Process weekly , monthly , quarterly and yearly tax deposits

Administrative Assistant

Eyeone
Fishersville, VA
09.2005 - 01.2014
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
  • Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
  • Organized company events to enhance team cohesion, coordinating logistics and catering for over 50 participants.
  • Managed scheduling for executive team, balancing complex calendars to ensure optimal use of time.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Defiance High School
Fort Defiance, VA
06-1997

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Clear communication
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Cash handling
  • Workplace safety
  • Computer skills

Timeline

Team Member

Chic-Fil-A
05.2023 - Current

Office Manager

Brennan Appraisal
04.2023 - 10.2023

Office Manager

Appalachian Arbor LLC
06.2020 - 01.2023

Administrative Assistant

Eyeone
09.2005 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

Fort Defiance High School
Kelly Blackwell