Tamara Garant

 TAMARA GARANT 42834 O’Neal Ln, Magnolia, TX 77354 | (C- |- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Enthusiastic and well-organized Administrative Assistant with solid background in data entry, schedule management and event planning. Hard-working, multi-tasking with outstanding telephone and documentation skills. Meticulous with experience in corporate office settings. Detail-oriented and driven with expertise in problem solving and managing daily office functions. WORK HISTORY MAGNOLIA ISD, Magnolia, TX Life Skills Teacher AideAUGUST 2018-CURRENT I spend the day in out classes with students, assisting them with assignments. Substitute TeacherNOVEMBER 2016-AUGUST 2018 I filled in when teachers or administration personnel are absent. QUESTCO | CONROE, TX Payroll Processor OCTOBER 2011-AUGUST 2016 Processed gross pay, state and federal tax withholding, social security, Medicare and other deductions for all employees. Oversaw the day-to-day processing of payroll for thousands of employees, including review of timesheets and computing pay in accordance with FLSA. Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding. Pulled internal reports as requested (salaries, bonuses, hours worked). Assisted in implementing a new platform. TRI-TEMP REFRIGERATION, INC. | Houston, TX Construction SecretaryMARCH 2007-OCTOBER 2011 Negotiated pricing with vendors. Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages. Scheduled contractors and material deliveries. Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies. Core Laboratories | Houston, TX Vendor Maintenance APRIL 2004-MARCH 2007 Successfully implemented new process automations to encourage continuous improvement. Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation. Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account. Entering and maintaining vendors for payments, both Domestic and International. Sorting and delivering department mail. EDUCATION 1994 Certificate for Legal Secretary: Legal Secretary - Lone Star College, Houston, TX SKILLS Types 45 WPM Attention to detail Multi-line phone proficiency Filing and data archiving Critical thinking Accurate and detailed Payroll Pleasant demeanor Professional phone etiquette Proofreading Maintains confidentiality Invoice processing Works well under pressure Independent worker Advanced clerical knowledge Accounting familiarity 10-key AR/AP Advanced Excel spreadsheet functions Administrative support specialist Dedicated team player Professional and mature Word processing