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Karen Garrison

@karengarrison

I streamline administrative, payroll, recruiting, and customer-focused business operations.

I've supported executive partners at Stephens International Recruiting, managed candidate sourcing and screening, and maintained legal documents and correspondence.

My background includes processing multi-state payroll for more than 3,000 employees at Diversified Maintenance, handling accounts payable and receivable for a surgery center, and managing office operations for a real estate brokerage.

More recently, I've run an eBay business by researching market pricing, creating product listings, coordinating shipments, and delivering reliable customer service through residential cleaning work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

E-bay Business Owner

Self Employed

Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 (5 years)

Identified trending merchandise and created detailed listings to enhance visibility and appeal. Conducted market research to determine competitive pricing and ensured timely packaging and shipment tracking.

Market Research Listing Creation Packaging Shipping Pricing Shipment Tracking

Mail Clerk

Hilltop Lakes Post Office

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Prepared and sorted mail ensuring timely delivery, managed incoming and outgoing mail including packages, and maintained accurate records of all mail transactions. Guided customers in selecting postal products.

Sorting Mail Record keeping Customer Service

Administrative Assistant

Stephens International Recruiting, Inc.

Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)

Directly supported two Executive Partners, managed calendars, prepared correspondence, and maintained legal documents. Conducted screening calls, reference checks, and comprehensive candidate sourcing using various platforms.

Calendar Management Correspondence Legal Documentation Candidate Screening Reference checks Social Media Recruiting

Executive Broker Administrative Assistant

Rocking Chair Realty

Jan 2006 - Jan 2015 (9 years)

Recorded and tracked all incoming and outgoing contracts ensuring data accuracy. Facilitated communication between clients and agents, managed filing systems, updated client records, and handled day-to-day office operations.

Contract Management Data Entry Filing Client Communication Office Operations

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Hernando Endoscopy & Surgery Center

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)

Directed billing and collection processes, submitted claims to insurance providers, resolved denied claims, and posted payments accurately.

Billing Collections Insurance Claims Payment Posting

Human Resources Payroll

Diversified Maintenance

Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)

Processed payroll for over 3,000 employees across multiple states. Maintained employee updates, new hires, terminations, and scheduled deductions, and analyzed and prepared timely data input into the payroll database.

Payroll Processing Multi State Payroll Data Entry

Payroll Specialist

Prime Pay

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (2 years)

Processed daily, weekly, and bi-weekly payroll. Maintained employee updates, new hires, terminations, and scheduled deductions, and analyzed and prepared timely data input into the payroll database.

Payroll Processing Data Entry

Residential Home Cleaner

Self Employed

Ensured high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction through vacuuming, mopping, window cleaning, and dusting. Performed clean-outs and reorganization according to client specifications.

Cleaning Organization Customer Service