Alison Kuk Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Provide advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative support to the Division Head & department faculty, ensuring smooth operations & efficient workflow. Manage a wide range of functions, including.
• Correspondence & Document Management: Draft, edit & process routine & non-routine correspondence, reports & documents. Prepare materials for meetings, conferences & maintain confidential records.
• Financial & Budget Administration: Handle faculty expenses, reimbursements, vendor invoices & purchase orders to ensure timely payments. Assist in managing the department’s budget & financial records.
• Meeting & Event Coordination: Organize internal & external meetings. Oversee logistical planning, sponsorships, travel accommodations, and equipment needs.
• Calendar & Travel Management: Coordinate administrative schedules, including the Division Head, Team PTO & department call calendar. Arrange travel itineraries for faculty & guests.
• Office & Supply Management: Maintain office supplies & equipment, process repair tickets & manage conference room requirements. Ensure operational efficiency in the office.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• As part of this job, I am responsible for a variety of day-to-day logistics tasks, such as managing customer service and delivery activities by coordinating and directing a team of 10 staff members tasked with.
• Improved team member skill sets and productivity by leading, training, and mentoring employees.
• Developed all SOPs currently employed and adopted in training of all new customer service employees.
• Enhanced employee onboarding process by streamlining the recruiting and training procedures.
• Established procedures that supported in management of client expectations, resulting in a 22% increase in total customer satisfaction for team.
• Directed business development efforts and cultivated good working relationships with leaders at a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Managed all aspects of a bakery business, overseeing administrative, financial, and operational functions. Provided high-level support in organizing and executing daily operations, ensuring the smooth management of.
• Administrative Management: Handled all business correspondence, maintained accurate records, and ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Financial Oversight: Managed payroll, invoicing, budgeting, and vendor payments, ensuring timely processing of all financial transactions.
• Event Planning & Coordination: Organized special events and custom orders, coordinating with clients to fulfill their unique needs and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Scheduling & Calendar Management: Managed schedules, appointments, and business commitments, coordinating between suppliers, customers, and staff to optimize workflow.
• Office Operations: Procured and maintained supplies, ensured the proper functioning of equipment, and managed the day-to-day operational needs of the business.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Bachelor Of Science In Anthropology, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Illinois State Anthropological Society, International Assistant for International House at ISU, Administrative.

Associate Of Arts In Fine Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Certificate In Pastry And Baking, Baking And Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef