Lori Burchett
Beaufort
Summary
Efficient Human Resources Assistant performs variety of clerical and technical support services for HR department. Supports pre-employment, staffing, and on-boarding processes and troubleshoots issues to meet company needs. Exhibits high level of discretion to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3977
3977
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Assistant/Regional Credentialing Coordinator/Sy
Department of Health- State of Tennessee
Cookeville
10.2011 - 03.2018
- Assisted in processing employee onboarding paperwork and benefits enrollment.
- Coordinated scheduling for training sessions and employee orientations.
- Maintained employee records and updated HR databases efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to develop HR-related communications and materials.
- Managed confidential information with discretion in compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring processes by conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and completing reference checks.
- Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.
Accounting Technician
Department of Health
Cookeville
10.2005 - 11.2011
- Processed invoices and payment requests for departmental services.
- Maintained accurate financial records and documentation for audits.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies in financial statements.
- Provided support during financial audits by preparing necessary documentation.
- Reconciled vendor statements on a regular basis ensuring all open items are addressed promptly.
- Conducted month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliation.
Property and Procurement Officer
Department of Health
11.1999 - 10.2005
- Managed procurement processes for medical supplies and equipment.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure quality service.
- Conducted market research to identify potential vendors and products.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess supply needs and priorities.
- Utilized procurement software to track orders and inventory levels.
- Prepared reports on procurement activities for departmental review.
- Assisted in contract negotiations to obtain favorable terms with suppliers.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
Administrative Assistant
Department of Health
Cookeville
03.1997 - 11.1999
- Coordinated office activities to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Managed scheduling and calendar for executive team members.
- Organized meetings, preparing agendas and taking detailed minutes.
Customer Service Representative
Fleetguard/Cummins
Cookeville
09.1987 - 03.1997
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service requests.
- Processed customer orders using internal software systems.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve customer issues effectively.
Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TNCookeville High School
Cookeville, TNSkills
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- HR database management
- Recruitment coordination
- Employee relations
- Training facilitation
- Compliance monitoring
- Record keeping
- Financial reconciliation
Certification
- Security Awareness Training
- Active Shooter Plan Development
- Introduction to Mental Health Preparedness
- Emergency Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR Assistant/Regional Credentialing Coordinator/Sy
Department of Health- State of Tennessee
10.2011 - 03.2018
Accounting Technician
Department of Health
10.2005 - 11.2011
Property and Procurement Officer
Department of Health
11.1999 - 10.2005
Administrative Assistant
Department of Health
03.1997 - 11.1999
Customer Service Representative
Fleetguard/Cummins
09.1987 - 03.1997
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville High School