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Kora Overbay

Jamestown

Summary

Dynamic office manager with a proven track record at Lizton Trading Post, excelling in organizational skills and customer service. Successfully streamlined operations, enhancing interdepartmental communication and maintaining confidentiality. Recognized for optimizing inventory management, auditing of high profile items, and fostering team collaboration, driving efficiency and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Lizton Trading Post
04.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in managing office supplies and inventory to ensure efficient operations.
  • Supported scheduling and coordination of meetings for staff and management.
  • Maintained organized filing systems for easy retrieval of documents and records.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.

Daycare Teacher

Rainbow Daycare
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Monitored children's progress and provided tailored support to foster individual growth.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss developmental milestones and address concerns.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.

Restaurant General Manager

SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Led daily operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and efficient service delivery.
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a high-performing team.
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and customer loyalty.
  • Analyzed financial reports to identify trends, optimize cost control, and drive profitability.
  • Established operational standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation compliance across all departments.
  • Implemented staff scheduling practices that improved labor efficiency while meeting peak demand periods.
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
  • Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.

Education

Western Boone Jr/Sr High School
Thorntown, IN

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Office management
  • Organizational skills
  • Office administration
  • Data entry
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Document management
  • Relationship building
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation and control
  • Team supervision
  • Team bonding
  • Strategic planning

Interests

  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Reading
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes

Timeline

Office Manager

Lizton Trading Post
04.2021 - Current

Daycare Teacher

Rainbow Daycare
06.2017 - 06.2018

Restaurant General Manager

SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2015 - 08.2016

Western Boone Jr/Sr High School
Kora Overbay