Barbara Orr Email & Phone Number

United States

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Managed calendar for CEOCoordinated extensive travel arrangements for CEO, Senior Leadership Team and othersDeveloped cross-functional relationships across all levels of staffExecuted assigned projects cross-functionallyLed by example exhibiting a positive attitude and professionalism in all situations

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Manage database for the cotton business including entering new customers, trading limits, cotton specs and transportation rates.I have suggested several database enhancements, which have been implemented, making it more user-friendly.Key Accomplishment:- Played an important role in ensuring that the business unit was audit-ready which led to a successful audit.

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

I was a key player in a pilot program which changed the way commission vouchers for brokers were processed. The project was successful but management made the decision to end it.

Memphis, Tn

In this role, I mastered a totally new skill - providing freight quotes to customers. This is something that I had never done before but enjoyed learning and was eventually entrusted with 100% responsibility for this task.

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Engaged by staffing agencies to perform contract work for companies throughout the greater Memphis area. These experiences allowed me to learn new ways of doing things and to take best practices to other companies. It also allowed me to gain HR experience. • AutoZone, HR Assistant, Memphis, TN (Nov 2017 –May 2018): Acted as liaison between Human Resources, employees and attorney for over 100 immigration cases. • Thomas & Betts, HR Assistant, Memphis, TN (Feb 2017-Aug 2017): Coordinated all aspects of interview process for talent acquisition team. Supported various HR functions. Made a significant impact to AP process by researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.• West TN Home Builders Association, Event Coordinator, Memphis, TN (Dec 2016 – Jan 2017) Event Coordinator for potential trade show exhibitors.• International Paper, Administrative Assistant, Memphis, TN (Apr 2016 – Jul 2016): Supported the Chef Ethics Officer and Legal team during transition period.

Memphis, Tn

In this role, I learned something very new and exciting - submitting manuscripts. I find learning to be exciting, it sharpens my skill set, and keeps every day work from becoming mundane.

Memphis, Tn

Performed a wide variety of administrative functions to support the Director and a team of 7 people. Developing the departmental SharePoint site was a great exercise for me as it provided some stretch, allowed me to work cross-functionally with IT, and gave me visibility to top management.Key Accomplishments:- Developed departmental SharePoint site- Identified process improvements in internal tracking system whose implementation added efficiency to daily tasks

Memphis, Tn

Supported senior management, Directors, managers, and team members; acted as project lead and assisted in executing departmental project initiatives.I loved my role at Medtronic because it involved two of my passions - administrative work and medical. I have always been interested in the medical field but did not want to be a Doctor or nurse. This role was the perfect marriage of passions.Key Accomplishments:- Led and executed two major projects which increased compliance for the department.- Instituted process-improvements which increased efficiency and productivity.- Participated in an initiative involving the rewriting of Clinical work instructions and acted as the lead on the phase to retrain all Clinical staff.- Improved method of tracking attendance by taking it from a paper process to an electronic one using SharePoint.- Achieved 100% electronic participation in United Way campaign for our floor (over 100 people) acting as team lead.

B.S., Business, Merchandising

Microsoft Office Certification

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies