ABOUT ME
As a military veteran with extensive experience in office management and administration, I bring a unique blend of leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail to every task. Throughout my career, I have honed my ability to efficiently manage office operations, coordinate administrative tasks, and streamline processes to maximize productivity. Now, I am eager to transition into roles within HR and Office and Admin management, where I can leverage my diverse skill set and dedication to excellence to contribute to a dynamic team and drive organizational success.
CARLOS CROUCH
11800 Laurestine Way, Manassas, VA 20109 Apt. 315
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Office Manager
Chimes International
Fairfax, VA
6/2023 - Present
Contracts Specialist
F.H. Furr
Manassas, VA
2/2022 – 6/2023
Audio/Visual Technician
TUVA (government contractor)
Falls Church, VA
4/2020 – 5/2021
Talent Acquisition Sourcer
INOVA Medical Group
Falls Church, VA
8/2019 – 4/2020
Armed Security Officer
Inter-Con Security
Lorton, VA
9/2018 – 7/2019
Office Manager
Chinook, International
Crystal City, VA
9/2015 – 6/2017
Lead Graphics Designer
Brigade Illustrator
United States Army
95th Civil Affairs Unit
Fort Bragg, NC
7/2008 – 7/2014
CARLOS CROUCH
EDUCATION & TRAINING
NOVA Community College—Pursuing Graphics Arts Degree
Diploma
Osbourn Park High School
Manassas, VA
Multimedia Illustrator
Advanced Individual Training
U.S. Army, Fort Meade, MD
Leadership & Training
U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC
First Aid
CPR/AED
X-ray
Firearms Endorsement
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Contracts and Customer Service
Contract Management, Drafting, reviewing
Risk Assessment with contract terms, pricing
Contract Administration, life cycle of contract, amendments and resolving disputes
Communication skills, Strong written and verbal
Reception and Office Administrative Tasks
Providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Proficient in managing day-today admin tasks.
Ability to lead and motivate office staff, delegate tasks and foster a positive work environment
Strong conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and make informed decisions.
Order supplies, coordinate maintenance requests, maintain room schedules and calendars
Utilize Microsoft Office Suite in daily tasks
Create forms, SOPs and spreadsheets
Experience in implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures.
Provide trouble shooting services to stakeholders for conference room audio/visual equipment prior to, and during presentations
Coordinate IT and schedule shipping services
Graphic Arts, Social Media, Marketing, and Recruitment
Photograph corporate events and personnel for brochures, websites, advertising, proposals and more
Created and maintained Instagram and Facebook presence for talent acquisition unit
Recruit through Linkedin, Indeed, Zapinfo, google, and more
Produced recruitment materials for Civil Affairs and INOVA
Design business cards, signs, brochures, coins, posters and advertisements
Edit and process photographs using Adobe Suite
Developed and implemented veteran hiring strategies
Safety and Security
Control access to secure sites
Investigate and document incidents
Use state-of-the-art security equipment
Apply knowledge of federal and state laws relevant to situation
SOFTWARE SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
HIGHLY PROFICIENT IN ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
LIGHTROOM
HIGHLY PROFICIENT IN MICROSOFT OFFICE
EXCEL
WORD
POWERPOINT
OUTLOOK
HIGHLY PROFICIENT IN
Photo Editing
Visual Design
Photography
Strong understanding of branding, layout, color theory, and user interfacing
Basic maintenance of most office equipment—printers, fax machines, copiers
REFERENCES
MICELE FIELDS
Division Director
Shavonne Booker
District Manager
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ESTEPHANIA AYALA
AR Assistant
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STRONG INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
The ability to resolve concerns and complaints with nearly absolute satisfaction
Coordinated a collaborative effort of Civil Affairs Illustrators to design a memorial hallway for fallen or injured soldiers
Planned and executed department events with several employers to boost morale and employee well-being
Built and continue to build lasting, long-term relationships with former and current co-workers, supervisors, students, and fellow soldiers