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Lisa Followell

Johnston City

Summary

Ambitious Receptionist equipped to handle front desk operations greeting guests, routing correspondence, and solving immediate issues. Goal-oriented and meticulous professional with outstanding computer skills and telephone etiquette. Committed to contributing to company growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Receptionist/ Payroll Clerk

Integrity healthcare of Marion
Johnston City
08.2021 - Current
  • Greeted visitors and patients with a friendly demeanor and professionalism.
  • Managed incoming phone calls and redirected them to appropriate departments.
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained the front desk calendar efficiently.

All aspects of payroll for over 100 employees. All hiring and terminations of employees. All time management of employees.

  • Maintained a clean and organized reception area for optimal visitor experience.
  • Handled patient inquiries with empathy and provided necessary information promptly.
  • Supported administrative tasks, including filing documents and maintaining records securely.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
  • Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Updated daily log book with information about visitors entering the premises.
  • Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
  • Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
  • Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations.
  • Prepared welcome packages for new hires.
  • Coordinated with vendors for repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
  • Performed clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
  • Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for management review.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and appropriate solutions.
  • Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines, ensuring they were in good working order.
  • Developed and maintained a filing system for essential documents, improving office organization.
  • Handled mail distribution, including sorting and forwarding incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.
  • Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports by collecting and analyzing information.
  • Participated in emergency response drills and maintained knowledge of safety procedures.
  • Provided administrative support to various departments, assisting with document preparation and data entry.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of the reception area to maintain a professional atmosphere.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees by providing orientation information and support.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments, managing a complex calendar for multiple staff members.
  • Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
  • Managed company database and ensured the accuracy of contact information.
  • Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
  • Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
  • Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
  • Collated, bound and stored computer-generated reports.
  • Used company badging system to create badges for new employees and visitors.
  • Processed employee payroll data accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted in maintaining employee attendance records and time sheets.
  • Supported the preparation of payroll reports for management review.
  • Verified and reconciled payroll discrepancies with relevant departments.
  • Utilized payroll software to input and track employee information.
  • Communicated effectively with staff regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Collaborated with HR to ensure compliance with labor regulations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee payroll information.
  • Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses.
  • Gathered timesheets to prepare weekly payroll data for processing by payroll coordinator.
  • Maintained accurate records of all payroll transactions.
  • Established employee payroll files and updated existing files with new information.
  • Compiled data from timesheets and other records to determine hours worked and pay rate.
  • Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
  • Tracked vacation accruals and personal leave balances for each employee.
  • Protected payroll operations and maintained employee confidence by keeping information private.
  • Processed and issued employee paychecks, statements of earnings and deductions.
  • Performed reconciliation of payroll accounts on a regular basis.
  • Managed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to payroll contractor.
  • Provided support during audits conducted by external auditors or government agencies.
  • Handled payroll help desk and answered questions regarding correct and accurate payroll time entry.
  • Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
  • Calculated employee leave time by comparing available hours against listed hours.
  • Assisted HR team with benefit enrollment activities as necessary.
  • Resolved discrepancies in employee payments and benefits calculations.
  • Monitored internal controls over payroll functions.
  • Verified accuracy of timekeeping records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
  • Developed procedures for processing payroll transactions efficiently.
  • Reviewed changes in personnel policies for accuracy prior to implementation within the department's systems.
  • Identified, researched and resolved issues with hours worked.
  • Coordinated new hire onboarding activities such as running background checks and entering employee data into payroll system databases.
  • Managed year-end closing process by ensuring timely filing of applicable forms and documents.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports related to payroll activities.
  • Responded to inquiries regarding wage garnishments, taxes, 401 contributions.
  • Provided guidance and training to junior staff members when needed.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
  • Coordinated the direct deposit setup and adjustments for employees.
  • Managed and maintained confidential employee payroll records.
  • Prepared and distributed payslips to employees.
  • Tracked and managed employee leave balances, including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
  • Assisted with year-end payroll tasks, including the preparation of W-2 forms and other tax documents.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
  • Managed all payroll transactions, including deductions, bonuses, and new hire information.
  • Processed weekly and monthly payroll for employees accurately and on time.
  • Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
  • Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
  • Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
  • Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
  • Verified past employment of candidate hires.
  • Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
  • Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly and sales payrolls.
  • Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
  • Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to payroll process.
  • Compiled statistics, statements and reports on pay and benefits to submit to department heads.
  • Coordinated special programs and donation drives involving payroll deductions.

Loan officer Assistant manager

Banner Finance
Marion
08.2008 - 03.2020
  • Assisted loan officers in processing loan applications efficiently.
  • Prepared documentation for client loan approvals and disbursements.
  • Communicated with clients to gather necessary financial information.
  • Managed scheduling of appointments between clients and loan officers.
  • Reviewed loan files for completeness and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained organized records of all loan transactions and communications.
  • Supported team by training new staff on administrative processes.
  • Answered questions regarding loan status and process from customers, real estate agents, title companies.
  • Conducted credit checks, verified income and employment information, and obtained other required documentation from applicants.
  • Provided support services to Loan Officers during client meetings as needed.
  • Input data into loan origination system accurately and timely.
  • Assisted loan officers with the preparation of loan documents and closing packages.
  • Monitored loan applications for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to underwriting department.
  • Analyzed loan files and reviewed client income, assets and credit to verify compliance to specific underwriting criteria and input new loans into designated software.
  • Verified accuracy of all calculations related to mortgage payments, interest rates, taxes, insurance premiums.
  • Maintained customer files in an organized manner to ensure accurate tracking of loans.
  • Prepared reports on new and existing loan activity for management review.
  • Processed requests for payoff statements from borrowers or third parties.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as creating status reports on loans in progress, photocopying loan documents, printing daily mortgage rate sheets and answering phones.
  • Maintained a database of current lenders' products and services in order to best meet customer needs.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.

Education

Beauticians License - Beauty School

Marion College of Beauty Culture
Marion, IL
08.1988 - 08.1989

Johnston City High School
Johnston City, IL

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Customer relationship management
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Documentation management
  • Compliance verification
  • Document preparation
  • Record keeping
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Data entry
  • Staff management
  • Schedule management

Timeline

Receptionist/ Payroll Clerk

Integrity healthcare of Marion
08.2021 - Current

Loan officer Assistant manager

Banner Finance
08.2008 - 03.2020

Beauticians License - Beauty School

Marion College of Beauty Culture
08.1988 - 08.1989

Johnston City High School
Lisa Followell