Dynamic Administrative Specialist with proven expertise in facility management and event coordination at the City of Durham. Skilled in customer account management and clerical support, I excel in enhancing client satisfaction and ensuring seamless operations. Recognized for effectively resolving issues and maintaining high standards of service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Specialist
City of Durham – Parks and Recreation
DURHAM
08.2012 - Current
Assist with staffing scheduling/timecards
Open/Close facilities and provide tours as needed
Manage concerns/problems and provide assistance concerning rental events
Handle general maintenance duties as needed
Assists customers by answering the telephone; researching, processing, and providing information;
Responding to questions regarding City of Durham services
Create new reservations for Facility rentals by entering into Active Net / Class computer software.
Create new accounts for residents, process payments for Program Registrations, and for new, and current Special Use Facility Rentals.
Maintain sites, security inspect for possible security violation during certain events follow up on Reports on unauthorized persons and other security problems.
Meet with clients before and during events, attending to their requests as needed.
Insure function set-ups are completed in a timely and accurate manner; assist with breakdown of event equipment to allow for facility cleaning.
Conduct monthly site inspections of Special Use Facilities
Assist the Reservationist with monthly staff schedule/ Proofreading /Calculating weekly hours for Attendants.
Custodial Worker
GIO Cleaning Services LLC
Durham
09.2015 - 10.2017
Provide general cleaning of facilities as contracted per contract
Sweep and mop hard floor surfaces
Clean common area, remove trash and debris
Dust
Private Contractor
Facility & Rental Event Attendant
City of Durham – Parks and Recreation
Durham
07.2010 - 07.2010
Meet with clients before and during events, attending to their requests as needed.
Insure function set-ups are completed in a timely and accurate manner; assist with breakdown of event equipment to allow for facility cleaning.
Insures that the terms of the renter's contract are met; monitors the facility once the event is in process; takes initiative to solve problems and situations that arise during events.
Notifies event security of potential disruptive situations; may be required to cancel an event if a situation arises that deems this action necessary.
Show facility and answer questions for potential clients.
Enforce codes, policies and rules and regulations; monitors the use of alcoholic beverages.
Regularly checks and replenishes washroom supplies; cleans and disinfects restrooms.
Mop/clean spills and sweep and clear garbage from assigned areas during events.
Cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
Cleans lighting fixtures and replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed and assigned.
Keeps basic records: work performed timesheets, accident reports, visitor logs, inventories, etc.
Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
Corrects or reports any safety or fire hazard.
Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks doors to secure building; completes opening and closing duties as assigned.
Reports unauthorized persons and other security problems.
Detention Officer
Durham County Sherriff’s Department
Durham
08.2000 - 10.2009
Conduct security rounds of facility and observe inmate activity within the Housing Unit
Transportation of inmates outside of the facility
Transport inmates to different areas within the facility
Receptionist duties: including advising regarding visitation information, telephones, and assistance to public regarding meeting with the Magistrate
Inform General public about Durham County Sheriff Department Policy & Procedures
Monitor inmate interaction in the facility via security cameras
Operate Security doors via computer / security cameras in the Control Room
Respond to Emergencies within the facility
Conduct Inmate visitation within the Pod and in general public lobby area
Assist with preparation of inmate meals
Enforce North Carolina general statues
Complete and prepare inmate incident reports
Communicate via radio with all staff
Education
Associate of General Education -
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
05.2014
Certificate of Paralegal - Business and Bankruptcy, Litigation
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
05.2012
High School Diploma -
Hillside High School E.D.P
Durham, NC
Skills
Scheduling management
Facility management
Event coordination
Customer account management
Clerical support
Customer service
References
Available upon request
Certification
CPR First AIDE
Timeline
Custodial Worker
GIO Cleaning Services LLC
09.2015 - 10.2017
Administrative Specialist
City of Durham – Parks and Recreation
08.2012 - Current
Facility & Rental Event Attendant
City of Durham – Parks and Recreation
07.2010 - 07.2010
Detention Officer
Durham County Sherriff’s Department
08.2000 - 10.2009
Associate of General Education -
Durham Technical Community College
Certificate of Paralegal - Business and Bankruptcy, Litigation
Utilization Office and Medical Records Manager at Upward Change Health ServicesUtilization Office and Medical Records Manager at Upward Change Health Services