Meredith Bradley Email & Phone Number

Clemson, Sc, Us

Clemson, South Carolina, United States

Manages daily operations for the main G & B department, and coordinates with the Center for Human Genetics (CHG) and the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovation Center (EPIC), interdisciplinary research cooperatives. Maintains an effective workflow, quickly resolves problems, establishes and maintains several deadlines and ensures Chair, faculty, and staff needs are met. • Promoted to Office Manager and Executive Assistant due to exceptional leadership and performance.• Cultivated a welcoming, collaborative environment and improved communication throughout the office; increased morale for administrative support staff and created a cohesive team as an integral part of business operations.• Oversees the Department Chair’s calendar management, travel arrangements, and purchase orders.• Anticipates needs and serves as a trusted resource and advisor.• Attends administrative, operations, human resources, College of Science, and payroll meetings to stay abreast of changes in policies or procedures; updates Chair and department on pertinent information.• Serves as primary Human Resources support for the department, including recruitment, hiring, and terminations; participates on two staff hiring committees and maintains confidential employment records.• Tracks hiring and termination activities and updates spreadsheets accordingly; facilitates recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding tasks in accordance with HR policies and procedures.• Partners with the International Services & International Employment office to coordinate international hiring and verify applicants have required approvals and documentation prior to employment within the G&B department and EPIC.• Coordinates with Clemson University Financial Aid office to hire Federal Work Study students and ensure all department employees receive appropriate compensation.• Chosen for the prestigious Hattie B. Wagner Award May 2024

Clemson, South Carolina, United States

• Acts as Payroll Liaison and Lead Timekeeper; manages all payroll functions while ensuring policy compliance. Corrects timekeeping errors and omissions in Kronos to maintain accurate payroll records and meets all deadlines.• 2024 nominee for the Outstanding Staff Member award.• 2024 winner of the prestigious Hattie B. Wagner award.

United States

Provided administrative support to the department chair, faculty, and staff including coordinating travel, submitting expense reports, and organizing event logistics. Scheduled Chair and faculty meetings, prepared presentation materials, and recorded minutes. • Managed executive calendar to prioritize obligations and prevent conflicts.• Organized travel, accommodations, meal reservations, and itineraries for prospective employees in conjunction with hiring activities.• Greeted visitors, answered phones, and provided individuals with requested information; directed calls to appropriate personnel or departments for additional assistance.• Coordinated student visitors and seminar speakers for the department; secured financial approvals, reserved meeting rooms, organized travel and accommodations, and arranged catering.• Drafted and distributed communications for department meetings and events; shared emails across appropriate listservs and updated online calendar with event details.• Ordered office supplies and managed inventory while meeting budgetary guidelines; maintained device sign out log to track department equipment.• Submitted service orders and followed up on repairs to maintain facility safety.• Maintained the department bulletin board, social media, newsletter, and website.• Disseminated President/Dean letters.• Planned and executed special events.• Served as a backup for the HR/Payroll Liaison/Office Manager.

United States

F500 company. Completed extensive data entry and file management for all physical safety records for cylinders entering and leaving the facility. Documented missing information and uploaded photos of cylinder tags to help build a comprehensive database and maintain compliance with DOT requirements.

Sunset, Sc

Coordinated accounts payable automation workflows to streamline processing of invoices and credit memos. Managed payroll record keeping processes, identified discrepancies, and conducted audits to maintain accurate financial records. Updated changes to compensation, deductions, and garnishments and processed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees. • Assumed additional responsibilities as Payroll Specialist beginning October 2020 prior to accounting department being outsourced in 2021.• Created standard operating procedures (SOPs) and defined responsibilities for the role; organized workflows to efficiently handle tasks and meet demands.• Corresponded with suppliers and cleaned up past due accounts from the previous AP representative.• Set up supplier accounts, responded to inquiries, and reconciled invoices against statements to verify accurate charges; researched and resolved issues in a timely manner. • Managed 12 company credit cards and reconciled charges against accounts.• Generated monthly reports regarding all AP activities, payroll, retirement, insurance, and submitted to leadership for review.• Collaborated with team to facilitate transition to new payroll system and trained employees on how to navigate software and complete tasks.• Assisted HR with processing new hires, terminations, and employment role changes through updating system records.

Sunset, Sc

Provided comprehensive support to the Community Manager and Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Administrator assisting with documentation and filing, preparing Community Association Board packets, providing owners with information regarding architectural issues, and processing payments and renewals for Access Control system. • Promoted from Community Association Receptionist to Office Administrator within four months due to exceptional organizational skills and overall performance.• Reduced outstanding receivables by 70% within three months through consistent collections process and had remaining debt written off as uncollectable starting the new year with a zero balance.• Spearheaded implementation of an SCDNR Property Watch program; developed project timeline, coordinated sign installation with contractor, and updated owners on program execution.• Created a master spreadsheet documenting 4K acres of Duke Energy electric utility locations and assigning each location to the appropriate billing account; partnered with Duke Energy to correct charges and complete repairs of utility poles.• Assisted owners with reserving community common areas and collected associated fees.• Attended ARC and Board meetings and took meeting minutes documenting attendance and key decisions for official records.• Entered work orders and coded invoices from vendors to secure payment approvals.• Reconciled accounts and completed chargebacks for vendors and other RLK departments.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Recruited by owner to join newly established company. Implemented a multitude of processes and procedures to drive efficiency and streamline workflows. Designed a new electronic and hard copy filing system to enhance organization of client records, project files, and vendor contracts. • Negotiated vendor contracts securing competitive pricing and generating significant cost savings.• Created templates to standardized common engineering forms, including proposals and reports.• Scheduled meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the president and two principals.• Drafted correspondence, memos, and reports in accordance with executive direction.• Supported team in preparing project proposals, task orders, RFQ, and reports ensuring accurate information and proper formatting.• Managed accounts payable and receivable operations; processed invoices, collected payments, and completed electronic bank deposits.• Trained employees on the Deltek Ajera Project Management Tool.

Charlotte, Nc

Support the VP, Scott Stone and the Civil Engineering business sector in the Charlotte, NC office.Liaison between the Charlotte office and the corporate office in Greenwood Village, Colorado

Fort Mill, Sc

Central Service Scheduler II: • Assisted callers with service matters and attained a phone resolution. • Entered and prioritized work orders, coordinated and scheduled eight technicians. • Communicated daily with technicians, Operations Manager, Account Executives, and other departments pertinent to providing superior customer service.Promoted to Lead Client Service Representative • Monitored employee work orders for consistency. • Monitored phone calls to ensure quality customer care. • Followed up with clients to get feedback on their experience with our agents over the phone. • Mentored each colleague on company standards and assisted them to reach these goals. • Trained new employees on procedures and counseled the team on new processes. • First stop for customer conflict resolution.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

F500 company. Provided support to Andrew Chinigo, VP in the Demurrage and Per Diem business unit.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Receptionist / Dec 89 to Nov 92 Responsible for the switchboard and greeting visitors. Entered patient orders and maintained the rental equipment log. Performed general secretarial duties that included; answering phones, copy, fax, mail and data entry.Promoted to Administrative Assistant / Nov 92Took meeting minutes and prepared letters/memos for the President and Vice President. Light Accounts Payable.Responsible for conference room scheduling, office logistics, procurement of office supplies, copying and filing documents. Prepared and distributed mail.