Kiyauna Farris
Saint Paul,Mn
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk Typist 3
Saint Paul Public Schools- Crossroads Elementary
Saint Paul, MN
09.2022 - Current
- Processed and maintained accurate student records using school database systems.
- Coordinates bus scheduling with the Transportation Department and notifies the department regarding new students who require bus transportation, when a new bus stop is required, when students require a bus schedule change and related issues.
- Provides initial response to sick or injured children when a school nurse is not present including contacting parents or calling 911 in emergency situations; administers medications as provided by the school nurse.
- Answers telephone calls and receives visitors; determines nature of business; supplies information or responds to complaints; routes calls and takes messages; checks in visitors by providing them with a badge and providing directions; prioritizes principal's telephone messages and responds whenever possible.
- Coordinated communication with teachers and parents regarding student attendance issues and resolutions.
- Provided administrative support to teachers, ensuring smooth classroom operations.
- Coordinated communication between faculty, parents, and students effectively.
- Updated student attendance records daily using the school''s computerized system to ensure accuracy for reporting purposes.
- Managed inventory of office supplies by regularly tracking usage patterns, ordering new stock when necessary to avoid shortages or delays in day-to-day operations.
- Ensured smooth running of the front office, addressing inquiries from students, staff, and visitors promptly and professionally.
- Maintained a clean and organized front office area, contributing to positive first impressions for visitors entering the school building.
- Supported daily school operations by managing multiple tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and distributing mail.
- Aided in creating a welcoming atmosphere for new students and families by assisting in school orientation events.
- Answered and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, afterschool activities and school events.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Metro Dentalcare
Saint Paul, MN
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents
- Verified insurance coverage to prepare for upcoming patient appointments
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Human Resources Coordinator-contract
Travelers Insurance
Saint Paul, MN
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Human Resources Assistant
Award Staffing
Maplewood
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Education
Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN01.2022
GED -
SouthSide Adult Education
Minneapolis, MN01.2006
Skills
- Product Organization
- Intermediate Microsoft office
- Clerical Support
- Recordkeeping Strengths
- Mail Handling
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Clerk Typist 3
Saint Paul Public Schools- Crossroads Elementary
09.2022 - Current
Medical Administrative Assistant
Metro Dentalcare
02.2021 - 05.2022
Human Resources Coordinator-contract
Travelers Insurance
06.2020 - 01.2021
Human Resources Assistant
Award Staffing
01.2018 - 04.2020
Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Dakota County Technical College
GED -
SouthSide Adult Education