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DEBBIE NELMS

RINCON,GA

Summary

Dynamic Administrative Assistant with over 20 years of experience dedicated to enhancing workplace safety and optimizing office operations. Proven expertise in conducting safety inspections, coordinating training, and managing resources, resulting in improved compliance and increased team engagement. Recognized for meticulous record-keeping and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes efficiency and high staff morale. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced settings, with keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills that facilitate the successful management of multiple concurrent tasks.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant III

International Paper
05.2018 - Current
  • Streamlined safety documentation processes, enhancing compliance and ensuring timely training updates across all departments.
  • Conducted thorough safety inspections, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures to reduce incidents.
  • Coordinated Safety Leadership training schedules, fostering team engagement and promoting a proactive safety culture within the organization.
  • Maintained comprehensive safety training records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for audits and compliance reviews.
  • Assisted in budgeting for critical supplies, enabling efficient resource allocation and minimizing downtime due to equipment shortages.
  • Facilitated effective communication among departments, fostering teamwork and enhancing overall project efficiency.
  • Ensure contractor safety program documents are filed properly.
  • Ensure all Safety, environmental and medical documents are prepped and ready for yearly corporate audits.
    Assist in the documentation and filing of radiation safety program. Assist the Radiation Officer with local, State, and Federal licenses and documentation.
    Send radiation badges off for inspection quarterly, assist with annual training, and send Geiger counters off for annual inspections.
  • Update Chemicals used in the mill into MSDS On Line database.
    Support the Environmental Department on ordering supplies and assisting with meetings as needed.
    Ensure that Emergency Response Team complete all required annual environmental and emergency training.
  • Help maintain, stock, adjust inventory for Critical Stores Equipment. Manage oversite of safety prescription glasses program.
    Manage PPE for the Mill with help from safety department and safety coordinators.
    Track the check out and check in of critical stores equipment (H2S monitors, PAPRs, SCBAs, radios, carbon X suits, etc.)
    Track monthly and annual inspections of all critical equipment.
    Ensure enough equipment is bought or rented for the outage.
  • Create PO's for EHS, and any safety related items needed in the mill.
  • Support all departments ordering supplies and assisting with meetings as needed.
  • Create annual POs for safety support services to include Premier Medical, MSC, Ferguson's, Hendrix Fire, Radiation safety, etc.

Office Manager

St. Joseph/Candler Medical Group
01.2001 - 05.2018
  • Successfully transferred 2 clinics from paper to electronic medical records a week apart.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing digital filing systems, leading to noticeable reductions in document retrieval times and enhanced productivity.
  • Fostered a supportive team environment by organizing monthly feedback sessions, promoting open communication and boosting overall staff morale.
  • Analyzed workflow processes to identify inefficiencies, implementing solutions that resulted in measurable improvements in task completion rates.
  • Developed a client follow-up protocol that increased appointment retention rates, significantly strengthening client relationships and service continuity.
  • Maintained meticulous records of office expenditures and budgets, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Analyzed workflow processes to identify inefficiencies, leading to substantial improvements in task completion rates across the office.
  • Promoted a supportive work environment by organizing monthly feedback sessions, enhancing communication and overall staff morale.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing digital filing systems, leading to noticeable reductions in document retrieval times and enhanced productivity.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Education

Certified - Fall Protection Competent Person

A 360training Company
On-line
01-2025

Certified - Hazardous Materials Training

HAZMAT Training
On Site
07-2022

High School Diploma -

Windsor Forest High School
Savannah, GA
06.1988

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Budgeting
  • Customer Focus
  • Resourcefulness
  • PPE Spec Understanding
  • Atmospheric Monitoring
  • Fall Protect Comp Person
  • File system maintenance
  • Skilled in customer support

Timeline

Administrative Assistant III

International Paper
05.2018 - Current

Office Manager

St. Joseph/Candler Medical Group
01.2001 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Windsor Forest High School

Certified - Fall Protection Competent Person

A 360training Company

Certified - Hazardous Materials Training

HAZMAT Training

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