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Tara Hall

Cordova

Summary

Dynamic Administrative Assistant with proven expertise at Phoenix Payroll Service, excelling in customer service and meticulous data entry. Recognized for enhancing client relations and maintaining confidentiality. A dedicated team player, adept at managing multi-line phone systems and fostering strong internal communications to support organizational goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Phoenix Payroll Service
09.2007 - 06.2024
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Trafalgar Village Baptist Day Care
09.2000 - 09.2007
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Served as a reliable source of support for lead teacher during times of absence or need for additional assistance in the classroom.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
  • Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions during daily routines by providing clear instructions and encouragement, helping children build confidence in their ability to navigate new experiences.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education, incorporating new strategies into the classroom as appropriate.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Childcare Assistant

Crosstown Christian Daycare
08.1995 - 09.2000
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
  • Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
  • Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Memphis Central High School
Memphis, TN
06.1991

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration
  • Administrative support
  • Microsoft Excel
  • File organization
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Customer and client relations
  • Computer proficiency
  • Filing
  • Customer relations
  • Clerical support
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Database entry
  • Dedicated team player
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Verbal communication
  • Data organization
  • Professional and mature
  • Invoice processing
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Spreadsheets
  • Multi-line phone systems
  • Client relations
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Resourceful
  • Internal communications
  • Internet research
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Bookkeeping
  • Account reconciliation
  • Payroll and budgeting

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Phoenix Payroll Service
09.2007 - 06.2024

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Trafalgar Village Baptist Day Care
09.2000 - 09.2007

Childcare Assistant

Crosstown Christian Daycare
08.1995 - 09.2000

High School Diploma -

Memphis Central High School
Tara Hall