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Keonnie Walters

Garner

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented administrative professional with 6 years of experience in providing comprehensive support to executives and teams in fast-paced environments. Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, bringing a strong analytical background and a commitment to leveraging my skills to enhance organizational efficiency and decision-making processes. Adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating projects, and handling sensitive information with discretion. Proven ability to adapt to new challenges and streamline administrative functions to support strategic goals. Seeking to advance my career by contributing to dynamic organizations where I can apply my administrative expertise and economic knowledge to drive continued success and growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

UNC Chapel Hill
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate and maintain the Dean’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Handle all incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and correspondence, ensuring timely responses and appropriate actions.
  • Organize and prepare for meetings, including drafting agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
  • Draft, review, and edit reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.
  • Arrange travel logistics for the Dean, including booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
  • Oversee office supplies and equipment, ensuring that the Dean’s office operates smoothly.
  • Organize and coordinate events, conferences, and workshops hosted or attended by the Dean.
  • Assist in the management and execution of special projects and initiatives as directed by the Dean.
  • Maintain and update records, databases, and filing systems related to the Dean’s activities.
  • Act as a liaison between the Dean and other university departments, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
  • Provide support to various committees and working groups, including scheduling meetings and preparing documentation.
  • Assist in monitoring and tracking departmental budgets and expenses.
  • Handle procurement of goods and services as needed, ensuring adherence to university policies.
  • Manage confidential information with discretion and ensure security protocols are followed.
  • Address and resolve issues or conflicts that arise in the Dean’s office in a professional manner.
  • Support the Dean in strategic planning efforts, including research and analysis on various topics as needed.
  • Compile and prepare reports and presentations for the Dean’s review and use in meetings.
  • Assist with the Dean’s public relations efforts, including preparing press releases and managing media inquiries.
  • Support initiatives that engage with the university community and external partners.
  • Stay updated with the latest administrative tools and techniques through professional development opportunities.
  • Implement best practices and innovative approaches to improve office efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assist in handling crises or urgent issues as they arise, providing support and coordination as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or required to support the effective operation of the office.

Administrative/Purchasing Support Specialist

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Organize and schedule appointments, plan meetings and take detailed minutes, write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms, assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports, develop and maintain a filing system, ensure accurate communication of instructions, processes, or regulations, maintain professional demeanor in all communications, proficient in documenting instructions, processes or regulatory information, identify and communicate issues effectively, knowledge of accounting methods and procedures, attention to detail in reconciling accurate figures, strong knowledge of office procedures, use correct grammar and vocabulary, record, compile, summarize and analyze data, review and process information to determine conclusions or compliance, analyze work situations and interpret program content, exercise judgment and discretion in problem situations, learn, interpret and explain policies, regulations and programs, independently respond to inquiries and coordinate resources, work with computer software programs, gather and analyze data/information, multitask and coordinate work, independently analyze and interpret policy and procedures, maintain contact lists, knowledge of purchasing and supply management, use basic financial or accounting procedures, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, record, compile, summarize and analyze data, review and process information to determine conclusions or compliance, analyze work situations and interpret program content, exercise judgment, discretion and negotiation skills, learn, interpret and explain policies, regulations and programs, independently respond to inquiries and coordinate resources, work with computer software programs, gather and analyze data/information, multitask and coordinate work, independently analyze and interpret policy and procedures, maintain contact lists

Clerical/Accounting Assistant

Wake County Public School - Holly Ridge Middle School
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed office supplies and inventory, assisted in administrative tasks such as filing and answering telephones, sorted and distributed mail, used office equipment for various tasks, ensured accurate communication of instructions, processes, or regulations, maintained professional demeanor in all communications, proficient in documenting instructions, processes or regulatory information, attention to detail in reconciling accurate figures, strong knowledge of office procedures, use correct grammar and vocabulary, used accounting procedures and applicable mathematics, communicated effectively both orally and in writing, recorded, compiled, summarized and analyzed data, reviewed and processed information to determine conclusions or compliance, analyzed work situations and interpreted program content, exercised judgment, discretion and negotiation skills, learned, interpreted and explained policies, regulations and programs, independently responded to inquiries and coordinated resources, verified payments, maintained payment files, consulted with vendors and staff regarding accounts, reconciled payment data and troubleshooted problems, typed forms, correspondence, memos, and other materials, sorted, filed, and maintained filing systems, answered and directed calls, used office equipment for various tasks, maintained effective working relationships, used Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software programs, gathered and analyzed data/information, multitasked and coordinated work, independently analyzed and interpreted policy and procedures, completed assignments and projects, provided excellent customer service, maintained inventory, worked with computer software programs, gathered and analyzed data/information, multitasked and coordinated work, independently analyzed and interpreted policy and procedures

Receptionist

NC Department of Public Instruction
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately, notified company personnel of visitor arrival, expressed ideas and information both orally and written, managed and coordinated conferences and meetings, provided project support, ensured accurate communication of instructions, processes, or regulations, maintained professional demeanor in all communications, proficient in documenting instructions, processes or regulatory information, tracked purchase orders, reconciled funds, paid invoices, and processed travel reimbursements, provided excellent customer service, used Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Word, worked with computer software programs, gathered and analyzed data/information, multitasked and coordinated work, independently analyzed and interpreted policy and procedures, managed records, evaluated requests for information, maintained security and telecommunications system, informed visitors, directed visitors, maintained security, compiled and organized information, processed purchases, applied data into systems, responsible for inventory recordkeeping, identified and understood issues, problems, and opportunities, kept a safe and clean reception area, supported continuity among work teams, contributed to team effort, effectively communicated with others, operated standard office machines, completed tasks with accuracy and integrity, prioritized work assignments, managed time effectively, understood and followed instructions, maintained effective working relationships

Receptionist

Morningside of Raleigh
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed and screened multi-line phone system, assisted customers and key stakeholders, ensured accurate communication of instructions, processes, or regulations, maintained professional demeanor in all communications, proficient in documenting instructions, processes or regulatory information, compiled and organized information, identified and understood issues, problems, and opportunities, managed and made reservations, processed mail, used office equipment for various tasks, provided excellent customer service, used Microsoft Office applications, explained and interpreted program information, collected and stored data, completed tasks with accuracy and integrity, prioritized work assignments, managed time effectively, understood and followed instructions, maintained effective working relationships

Receptionist/Accounting Assistant

Ram's Handyman & Construction Services
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Screened phone calls on a multi-line phone and directed callers, received and opened mail, managed record management tasks, interacted with owner, customers, vendors, and staff, ensured accurate communication of instructions, processes, or regulations, maintained professional demeanor in all communications, proficient in documenting instructions, processes or regulatory information, compiled and organized information, identified and understood issues, problems, and opportunities, managed and reconciled payments, provided excellent customer service, worked with computer software programs, gathered and analyzed data/information, multitasked and coordinated work, independently analyzed and interpreted policy and procedures, maintained inventory, operated office equipment, set job priorities, exercised good judgment and discretion, answered inquiries, worked with owner, staff, vendors, and customers, provided excellent customer service, maintained effective working relationships

Education

Bachelors of Science in Economics -

Winston-Salem State University
05.2024

Skills

  • Executive Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Office Management
  • Strong Problem Solver

Timeline

Executive Assistant

UNC Chapel Hill
08.2024 - Current

Administrative/Purchasing Support Specialist

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
08.2022 - 05.2024

Clerical/Accounting Assistant

Wake County Public School - Holly Ridge Middle School
02.2022 - 08.2022

Receptionist

NC Department of Public Instruction
05.2021 - 12.2021

Receptionist

Morningside of Raleigh
10.2020 - 04.2021

Receptionist/Accounting Assistant

Ram's Handyman & Construction Services
06.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelors of Science in Economics -

Winston-Salem State University

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