Ava Simmons
@avasimmons
Dedicated administrative professional with extensive experience in office services.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Office Services Specialist with a strong background in administrative support within social services and retail environments. My tenure at the Richmond City Department of Social Services allowed me to hone my skills in maintaining client files, generating schedules, and coordinating special events aimed at empowering youth in foster care.
Prior to this, I spent over 11 years at Duane Reade, where I advanced from Accounts Receivable Supervisor to Pharmacy Reclamation Manager. I developed and implemented invoicing procedures that significantly improved the accuracy of receivables and established a Reclamations Center that generated substantial revenue for the company. My ability to build relationships with pharmaceutical companies and ensure compliance with regulations has been key to my success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Office Services Specialist II
Richmond City Department of Social Services
Apr 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Performed administrative tasks for the Reunification and Permanency Division, maintained client files, generated schedules for Family Service Workers, filed court documents, notarized legal documents, and coordinated special events for adolescents in foster care.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Duane Reade
Jun 2000 - Jul 2011 (11 years 1 month)
Managed Accounts Receivable for Pharmacy Returns Operations, developed invoicing procedures, created comprehensive Excel spreadsheets, and ensured accuracy in medication transfers and return policies.
Pharmacy Reclamation Manager
Duane Reade
Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 (3 years 11 months)
Developed the Reclamations Center to manage expired and recalled pharmaceutical inventory, established return policies, created an internal scheduling system, and generated significant receivables for the company.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
American InterContinental University
Associate Degree, Business Administration
1970 -
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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