Darcy Nelson
Wheat Ridge
Summary
Hardworking administrative professional with experience providing efficient office support. Adept at gathering and organizing specifically requested data and converting documents into desired formats. In-depth knowledge of office automation procedures with solid external and internal communication skills.
With the objective to better myself and gain loyalty and trust in a long-term career opportunity and bring new ideas to a progressive organization and utilize my talents to their optimum potential.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative
Morris Animal Foundation
11.2006 - 05.2024
- Receive, open, and separate all donation (paper and electronic) mail according to like pieces.
- Manage incoming donations and correspondence through Chase Lockbox.
- Count, process, and deposit incoming check donations using remote deposit scanner,and income cash donations at a bank branch.
- Separate and process manual credit card donations using Authorize.net.
- Separate and process phone donations as received.
- Identify donor records from development database.
- Enter new donor records in development database.
- Photocopy and distribute donor correspondence internally as applicable.
- Initiate donation batches in development in development database, Raiser's Edge.
- Distribute completed batches to appropriate departments for receipting and posting.
- Process, track, and follow up on Corporate Matching Gifts.
- Review and separate all Foundation mail. Email scanned copies of mail pieces to applicable staff.
- Answer and respond to incoming donor calls.
- Forward information to all Staff from building management.
- Oversight of estate correspondence and verification of applicable required signatures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned in a timely manner.
- Accounting Duties:
- Create RE batches and uploads for billing and Online invoice orders.
- Create payment uploads from templates.
- Process payments for programs (ACH, CC ,Checks)
- Forward invoices (converted to PDF's) from accounting@ inbox to Concur.
- Office Purchasing:
- Responsible for ensuring sufficient office supplies and printing collateral are available to staff. Purchasing and restocking supplies as needed.
- Completing an annual price negotiation and comparing vendor prices to obtain the most competitive price for office supplies.
- Review and monitor service contracts for adherence to contract and expiration.
- Office Equipment Manager:
- Oversight of all office equipment and ensuring all office equipment operates as needed.
- Manage office facilities maintenance and ensure necessary repairs are completed in a timely manner.
- Providing new employees with an office tour; training staff on office equipment as needed.
- Oversight of office shredding and recycling services.
- Adhering to workplace safety policies and procedures and encourage others to do the same. Promptly reporting incidents and accidents according to foundation office procedures.
- Completed daily administrative assistance functions to support team.
- Streamlined administrative processes for improved efficiency and organization within the department.
- Offered administrative support to department managers and staff
- Collaborated on financial, operational and administrative issues.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Primrose School Of Cherry Creek Centre
07.2004 - 04.2006
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Worked along with lead teacher to provide students with structure and curriculum implementation.
- Assumed the responsibility of the classroom when lead teacher was absent ensuring the consistency of the program.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters. Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Coordinating snacks and meals.
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and fostering growth in all areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the classroom.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication about student progress and goals.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe, secure and safe environment.
Office Assistant
Clay Nelson And Sons Construction
01.1998 - 10.2003
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Customer service for new and existing clients.
- Bookkeeping for business.
- Payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Answering phones and setting appointments.
- New construction cleaning.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
Education
GED -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CO05.1980
Skills
- Administrative support experience
- Customer Service
- Administrative organization
- Excellent administrative abilities
- Administrative Duties Proficiency
- Administrative experience
- Administrative Skills
- Administrative background
- Administrative and Office Support
- Administrative Tasks Efficiency
Additional Information
I was nominated as employee of the year on 3 separate occasions within my 17 year tenure at my last job.
I have three grown sons, and 5 grand children. I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, golfing, snow shoeing, gardening, music and cooking. I am a good communicator and enjoy people and animals.
Timeline
Administrative
Morris Animal Foundation
11.2006 - 05.2024
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Primrose School Of Cherry Creek Centre
07.2004 - 04.2006
Office Assistant
Clay Nelson And Sons Construction
01.1998 - 10.2003
GED -
Lakewood High School
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