Sandra Berry
Americus
Summary
Dependable professional with a background in education and administration. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and a calm demeanor. Ready to enhance student learning experiences and contribute to a collaborative educational environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Chelsea Church Westover (CCW) MDO
Harpersville, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in classroom management and organization, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Supported lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and instructional activities.
- Collaborated with students to enhance understanding of core subjects through individualized support.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to facilitate academic growth.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Administrative Assistant
Sumter County Health Department
Americus, GA
11.1993 - 09.2018
- Coordinated scheduling and appointment management for health department staff and community programs.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures and software applications.
- Managed inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations without excess expenditure.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate data entry into electronic health record systems.
- 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.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GAHigh School Diploma -
Americus High School
Americus, GA06-1984
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Student engagement
- Helping students with special needs
- CPR and first aid
- Friendly and outgoing
- Punctual and dependable
- Small group support and assistance
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Chelsea Church Westover (CCW) MDO
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Sumter County Health Department
11.1993 - 09.2018
No Degree - General Studies
Georgia Southwestern State University
High School Diploma -
Americus High School