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Amanda Kohler

Hampstead,NC

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional with 23 years of experience optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Moore Water & Air, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
  • 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 budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Work with numerous counties in applying for permits.
  • Work with finance companies doing credit checks and creating contract.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
  • Conducted regular reviews of office procedures, identifying and implementing improvements for operational excellence.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
  • Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Implemented comprehensive training program for new hires, improving their integration into team and productivity.
  • Resolved office disputes swiftly and equitably, maintaining harmonious workplace.
  • Streamlined document handling and processing, reducing turnaround time for client inquiries and requests.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Administrative Manager

Never Stop Select Services
11.2014 - 07.2021

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Human Resource Manager

Payroll Manager

Operations Manager

Customer Service Manager

  • Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Automated workflow controls for collections management
  • Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 100 staff members.
  • Maintained and distributed departmental balanced score card information to highlight staff productivity, invoice processing workflow and cost allocations.
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 100 invoices per month.
  • Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
  • Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Interacted with all necessary partners, including vendors, upper management and peers.
  • Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new accounts payable employees.
  • Researched all invoices that were past due.
  • Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
  • Provided guidance on policies and procedures.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates.
  • Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
  • Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 100-employee company.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of training programs and provided upper management strategic recommendations for improvements.
  • Utilized Benefit Mall and ADP system to convert all payroll and benefit programs.
  • Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members


    to implement customer service initiatives.
  • Researched and corrected regular, advanced and long-standing customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Reviewed repeated issues within operations and business management to solve problems and improve company outcomes.
  • Assessed call center trends to identify improvement opportunities and devise forward-thinking approaches to better align processes with intended results.
  • Conferred with customers about concerns with products or services to resolve problems and drive sales.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making processes and generated daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Achieved and consistently exceeded revenue quota through product and service promotion during routine calls.
  • Partnered with vendors effectively.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.
  • Reviewed financial reports each day and investigated variances with accounting staff to keep records accurate.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.

Administrative Manager

Kevin Depriest Plumbing
01.2008 - 04.2014

Customer Service Associate

Wachovia
04.2004 - 01.2008

Accounts Receivable

Surewest Communications
01.2000 - 04.2004

Customer Service Associate

Wells Fargo Bank
01.1997 - 01.2000

Education

High School Diploma -

North Little Rock High School
North Little Rock, AR

Business Administration And Management

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC

Skills

  • Documentation and control
  • Policy and Procedure Modification
  • Team Leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Office management
  • Relationship building
  • Credit and collections
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll and budgeting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Exel/Mircosoft Word
  • Customer service
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Customer complaint resolution
  • Quickbooks

Professional/Personal References

On Request

Volunteer

Christian Women's Job Corp

Advocate in the Recovery Community - Leading teams

Advocate for Stop the Pain

Timeline

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Moore Water & Air, Inc.
07.2021 - Current

Administrative Manager

Never Stop Select Services
11.2014 - 07.2021

Administrative Manager

Kevin Depriest Plumbing
01.2008 - 04.2014

Customer Service Associate

Wachovia
04.2004 - 01.2008

Accounts Receivable

Surewest Communications
01.2000 - 04.2004

Customer Service Associate

Wells Fargo Bank
01.1997 - 01.2000

Business Administration And Management

Cape Fear Community College

High School Diploma -

North Little Rock High School
Amanda Kohler