Becky Fuchs
Owensville
Summary
Dynamic Business Support Specialist with a proven track record at the University of Missouri Extension, enhancing operational efficiency and facilitating communication. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and customer service, I successfully streamlined office procedures and developed training materials, contributing to a 25% increase in sales at Wenwood Farm Winery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Support Specialist II
University of Missouri Extension
Owensville
05.2015 - Current
- Coordinated administrative support for various programs and initiatives.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings and events.
- Assisted in developing training materials and resources.
- Facilitated communication between staff and external stakeholders.
- Streamlined office procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Organized program materials and maintained accurate records.
- Provided guidance to new staff on office policies and procedures.
- Troubleshot technical issues across multiple platforms, ensuring minimal disruption.
Wholesale Sales Manager/Outside Events Coordinator/Office Assistant/Tasting Room Associate
Wenwood Farm Winery
Bland
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with numerous accounts across Missouri, significantly increasing wine sales over 25% in 2014.
- Responsibilities also include conducting wine tastings on location and at various locations in area, wine, food and gift sales, as well as handling payments.
Office Manager, part-time
Central Tire Sales & Service, LLC.
Owensville
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Answering incoming calls, enter inventory into computer utilizing QuickBooks software, assisting and informing customers, taking payments, daily deposits, A/R and A/P, and some collections.
- Also maintain filing system and scheduling.
Contract Employee
AppleOne
Overland Park
08.2009 - 03.2010
- Company Overview: Contract Employee - Citibank Financial (Client)
- Notary Public for Legal Dept. for a long term project.
- Also assisted in mail room with document sorting, preparation during down time.
- Contract Employee - Citibank Financial (Client)
- Temporary assignment, ended 3/2010.
Office Manager
Olshan Foundation Solutions
Raytown
11.2007 - 02.2009
- Oversee the day-to-day office operations; Supervision of a small office staff; A/P and A/R processing, Coding.
- Process time sheets and submit payroll to Corporate Office; Answer to customers concerns, compliments, and complaints.
- Provide administrative support to Management including: coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, calendar maintenance, planning for special events.
- Handle Human Resources administration, including: process employment paperwork, file maintenance, I-9 tracking, and benefit administration.
- Responsible for handling confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism; Make copies, send and distribute faxes, handle mail and overnight mail on a daily basis, order office supplies.
- Promoted from Administrative Assistant - 8/2008.
Administrative Assistant - Sales
KSHB-TV
Kansas City
01.2000 - 05.2004
- Assist staff of 12 salespeople in the creation of documents and presentation materials.
- Coordinate with sales team in the creation of presentation documents, as well as members of upper management for spreadsheets, corporate reports, database updates, as well as scheduling and making travel arrangements.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail; process outgoing shipments.
- Other responsibilities included: entering orders, filing, handling incoming calls, maintaining inventory levels, ordering supplies and coordinating deliveries.
- Also a member of several committees.
Administrative Assistant
Christenson, Barclay & Shaw, Inc
Overland Park
09.1997 - 01.2000
- Assist Sales Dept. with documents and presentation materials.
- Work with Accounting Dept. on Billing and Collections.
- Other duties: backup for Receptionist, Mail Room, Supply Inventory.
- Promoted from Receptionist - 10/1999.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communication
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KSSkills
- Computer proficiency (PC and Mac)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer service excellence
- Multi-line phone operation
- Scheduling and coordination
- Office administration skills
- Front-office management
- Written communication
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Professional presentation skills
- Mailroom operations
- Administrative support services
- Meeting facilitation
- Training development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Support Specialist II
University of Missouri Extension
05.2015 - Current
Wholesale Sales Manager/Outside Events Coordinator/Office Assistant/Tasting Room Associate
Wenwood Farm Winery
04.2011 - 05.2015
Office Manager, part-time
Central Tire Sales & Service, LLC.
07.2010 - 05.2012
Contract Employee
AppleOne
08.2009 - 03.2010
Office Manager
Olshan Foundation Solutions
11.2007 - 02.2009
Administrative Assistant - Sales
KSHB-TV
01.2000 - 05.2004
Administrative Assistant
Christenson, Barclay & Shaw, Inc
09.1997 - 01.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Communication
Pittsburg State University
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