Taryn Ellies
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Engagement Team
Tidewater Fibre Corporation
01.2025 - Current
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and a history of adapting to diverse challenges.
- Resolved billing discrepancies by investigating account histories and collaborating with internal teams, improving customer satisfaction.
- Utilized billing software to process and track transactions, generate reports, and support financial audits.
- Coordinated with collections teams to address overdue accounts
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements ensuring 100% accuracy of billing workflows.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate billing.
- Scanned, filed and transmitted various documents and adhered to digital filing procedures.
- Liaised with project teams, vendors and third parties on documentation flow, and project close-out.
- Carefully reviewed all documents and reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintained document archive and file server of approved documents to provide easy traceability and retrievability.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools/ and Criminal Justice Department
The Diocese of Beaumont
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and maintained spreadsheets with advanced Excel functions and calculations to track department spending from grants and departmental expense accounts.
- Maintained office reputation for excellent service by promptly greeting guests and expertly handling visitors' and parent grievances.
- Collaborated with department heads to discuss budget needs and constraints.
- Maintained detailed records of all transactions related to each department's allocated funds.
- Advised leadership on the optimal allocation of finances in the preparation of quarterly, yearly, and project-specific budgets.
- Researched and resolved issues concerning budget fiscal projections.
- Prepared quarterly and annual budget forecasts for upper management.
- Assisted in developing long-term financial plans based on historical data and future projections.
- Trained staff members in proper budgeting procedures and practices.
- Updated reports used for management of travel expenses, projects, and contracts.
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure the best deals and promotions for clients.
- Organized travel by booking accommodations and reservations.
- Organized and scheduled meetings, travel, and activities for program managers of department.
- Participated in recruitment events in community to maximize applicant numbers.
- Attracted top candidates through targeted recruitment and optimized compensation packages.
- Maintained well-organized filing system for all completed transcriptions, facilitating easy retrieval of documents when needed.
- Prioritized tasks based on deadlines, complexity of projects, and client requirements.
- Transcribed notes from meetings or phone calls as needed.
- Kept an organized and efficient business calendar with all meetings, conferences, and travel plans.
- Liaised with clients, vendors, and staff to ensure smooth communication flow.
- Event planning activities such as coordinating venues, invitations, and catering services and preparing agendas.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for executives.
- Managed money with high accuracy, diligently documenting and securing payments.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Beaumont Baptist Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained proper inventory levels with good ordering, receiving, and stocking practices.
- Restocked supplies after identifying shortages and requesting refills.
- Used aseptic techniques and sterilized equipment to minimize infections.
- Supported pharmacists with measuring, counting, and labeling prescriptions.
- Entered orders in the computer system for refills.
- Resolved account issues and prescription problems via telephone and at the counter.
- Tracked and documented payments, inputting and verifying purchases.
- Kept ordered medication and supplies ready for customer pick-up and delivery.
- Monitored individual patient medication by creating and maintaining profiles.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Walgreens
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Kept inventory accurate and up to date with regular cycle counts and stock rotation procedures.
- Minimized risk and maintained accuracy through consistent adherence to proper medication handling techniques.
- Entered orders in the computer system for refills.
- Filled bottles and affixed labels, accurately pre-packaging prescriptions.
- Supported pharmacists with measuring, counting and labeling prescriptions.
- Kept ordered medication and supplies ready for customer pick-up and delivery.
- Distributed prescribed drugs after measuring dosages.
- Used aseptic techniques and sterilized equipment to minimize infections.
- Decreased potential drug abuse, verifying prescriptions against customer records.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Naval Service
09.2013 - 05.2022
- Onboarded new hires effectively through orientations and comprehensive training.
- Created a stellar first impression of the workplace through various communications systems.
- Maintained scheduling and event calendars for staff meetings and important deadlines.
- Furthered company objectives by maintaining and updating over 150 employees' training and qualification records keeping records easily retrievable.
- Coordinated and scheduled all training events on Google Calendar for important deadlines.
- Reserved venues for classroom training.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
- Met training needs by continuously changing demands.
- Responded promptly to customer, vendor, and staff questions and quickly resolved issues, cultivating strong, long-term relationships.
- Took direct dictation, read notes, and transcribed information.
- Drafted correspondence according to detailed specifications and directions from management.
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents, and maintain a professional workspace.
- Welcomed guests, issued passes, and took incoming phone calls at reception.
- Trained office staff in the use of different equipment and software programs.
- Assist in the maintenance of aircraft and associated aeronautical equipment and the maintenance of aircraft support equipment, service, and clean aircraft.
- Assist in aircraft handling and perform other apprenticeship duties required in the operation of naval aviation activities afloat and ashore.
- Watch standing includes authority and jurisdiction; equipment and logs; detecting surveillance, watch responsibilities, and the nomenclature of Baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) canister.
- The use of OC (pepper spray) and the intermediate weapon (baton) includes safety, use of deadly force, baton characteristics, operation, spray patterns, and first aid characteristics.
- Use of weapons includes safety, use of deadly force, weapons characteristics, and operations perform Air-Launched Weapons Assembly/Disassembly Supervisor for Navy Munitions Command, CVN, and Amphibious class ship's ordnance administration including conventional munitions, associated equipment, magazines, handling procedures, weapons reporting procedures, and related safety precautions.
Education
Associate of Science (A.S) - Pharmacy Technology
Lamar State College
Orange, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Business Management: Administration
Saint Leo University
Key West, FL12.2021
Skills
- Confidential Records Management
- Expense Tracking
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Travel Planning
- Hiring and Retention
- In Person and Telephone Interviewing
Timeline
Customer Engagement Team
Tidewater Fibre Corporation
01.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools/ and Criminal Justice Department
The Diocese of Beaumont
08.2023 - 05.2024
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Beaumont Baptist Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Walgreens
10.2022 - 12.2022
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Naval Service
09.2013 - 05.2022
Associate of Science (A.S) - Pharmacy Technology
Lamar State College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Business Management: Administration
Saint Leo University