Debra Bright
Walterboro
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Dorchester County Magistrate Court, excelling in administrative support and customer satisfaction. Proven ability in cash management and meticulous record-keeping, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for training new staff and maintaining a professional office atmosphere, ensuring seamless communication and workflow.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk of Magistrate
Dorchester County Magistrate Court
04.2022 - 06.2025
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Trained new clerks on company procedures and software tools effectively contributing to their integration into the team.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
- Processed weekly payroll for staff, ensuring timely and accurate salary distribution.
- Assisted in budget preparation to ensure financial efficiency within department.
- Managed inventory supplies to prevent shortages, ordering necessary items before depletion.
- Maintained up-to-date employee records to assist in human resources planning.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
Administrative Assistant
Colleton County Middle School
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Accountant Tech / Supervisor
Colleton County Courthouse
05.2002 - 01.2022
- Strengthened cash management processes by performing daily bank reconciliations and effectively monitoring cash flow activities.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to analyze business processes and recommend improvements leading to cost savings.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure a smooth annual audit process, addressing any concerns promptly.
- Supported budget development process through detailed analysis of historical trends and forecasting future performance.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Court Support Specialist
Colleton County Probate Court
05.2001 - 05.2002
- Sorted, stamped and filed wide variety of legal and judicial materials.
- Reviewed presented documents for compliance to standards.
- Processed workflows related to specific areas of court processes.
- Maintained flow of documents received and served through appropriate clerks up to judges and back to final destination.
- Assisted judges and attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing evidence, documents, and exhibits.
- Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01-2018
No Degree - Business Automated Office Assistant
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC05-2000
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
Walterboro, SC06-1988
Skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Customer satisfaction
- Cash handling
- Cash management
- Administrative support
- Filing systems
- Database entry
- Administrative tasks
- Document management
- Basic accounting
- Schedule and calendar management
- Information security
- Bookkeeping
- Fine collection
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Record sorting and filing
- Staff supervision
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Office supply management
Timeline
Clerk of Magistrate
Dorchester County Magistrate Court
04.2022 - 06.2025
Administrative Assistant
Colleton County Middle School
03.2021 - 04.2022
Accountant Tech / Supervisor
Colleton County Courthouse
05.2002 - 01.2022
Court Support Specialist
Colleton County Probate Court
05.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts -
Ashford University
No Degree - Business Automated Office Assistant
Technical College of The Lowcountry
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
Notary Public South Carolina
Notary Public for South Carolina
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