RENITA E. MORRIS
Lithonia
Summary
Results-driven administrative professional with extensive experience in high-volume school operations. Proven track record in maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. Enhances customer service through effective problem resolution and efficient workflow management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
DeKalb County School District
01.2015 - Current
- Managed daily office operations for a large school district.
- Coordinated meetings and managed schedules for administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinated front office operations including transportation communications, dismissal procedures, and visitor management.
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support for a busy public school office serving students, staff, and families.
- Prepared reports, maintained databases, reconciled documentation, and ensured compliance with district procedures.
- Supported purchasing processes, documented expenditures, and organized financial records for accurate reporting.
- Resolved issues involving parents, vendors, and community stakeholders to enhance customer service experience.
Paraprofessional - Interrelated
DeKalb County School District
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans, ensuring tailored support for students with diverse needs.
- Assisted students with special needs in daily activities and learning tasks.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation, contributing to a positive learning environment.
- Streamlined documentation of student records and reports, enhancing operational support through collaboration with multidisciplinary staff.
Executive Assistant
System Technology
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Prepared executive reports and presentations for senior management, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable functions, enhancing financial accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Tracked budgets and reconciled general fund accounts, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance.
- Implemented consumer tracking system, reducing response time by 50%.
HR/ Payroll Specialist
GE Capital
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Process payroll for employees across multiple departments and locations.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and policies.
- Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS software systems.
- Assist in the implementation of new payroll technologies and systems.
- Executed queries in payroll system to extract relevant data. to improve operational efficiency and streamline payroll processing.
- Secured timely receipt and filing of employee handbook acknowledgments from new hires, ensuring compliance with onboarding processes.
- Monitored market trends and demographic data to inform development of new capabilities.
- Contributed to development of innovative solutions for business challenges. addressing business function needs.
- Demonstrated experience as HR/payroll manager, overseeing operational functions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
American InterContinental University
Dunwoody, GA05-2004
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor Relations
- Budget Support
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Compliance auditing
- Audit Documentation
- Data Entry Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Electronic Records Management
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate
- Microsoft 365 Administrator
Leadership Highlights
- Trusted administrative resources with more than a decade supporting school operations.
- Known for professionalism, discretion, and outstanding customer service.
- Experience supporting finance-related documentation, purchasing, budgeting support, records management, and operational workflows.
- Strong relationship builder with staff, leadership, vendors, parents, and community partners.
Timeline
Secretary
DeKalb County School District
01.2015 - Current
Paraprofessional - Interrelated
DeKalb County School District
01.2012 - 01.2015
Executive Assistant
System Technology
01.2006 - 01.2007
HR/ Payroll Specialist
GE Capital
01.1999 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
American InterContinental University