Amy Jo Carpenter

About Amy Jo Carpenter

Currently serving on a strong team as an administrative associate at Tennessee Tech University in the College of Arts and Sciences. Seasoned administrator/instructor with 25+ years of experience in professional development, executive coaching, business communication, and leadership. Strives to empower and motivate others to achieve their personal and professional best. Certified Business Etiquette and Leadership Consultant. Aspires to foster professional confidence in others that will ultimately complement their current experience while preparing them for successful future endeavors.

Experience

1. Administrative Associate 5

   Tennessee Technological University

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Provide administrative support for the College of Arts and Sciences. Reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Interacts with staff, students and faculty on a daily basis. Performs a variety of basic to complex office support duties. Maintains personnel files and some college accounts. Serves as liaison to the non-academic departments of the college and its advising center. Acts as an informational resource and assists faculty and staff with inquiries, problems and projects. Frequently contacts other university departments and administrative personnel. Receives and direct visitors and incoming calls. Schedules and coordinates special events including Honors Night, Graduation Receptions, Faculty Retreats, and Senior Exit Exam sessions. Facilitates elections to faculty governing bodies and related committees. Monitors and follows-up on projects assigned by the Dean. Assists the Dean with Scheduling appointments. Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Tennessee Technological University

  Professional Communications, Technical and Scientific Communication

  1998 — 2002

• Tennessee Technological University

  Master's degree, Educational Psychology

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Nonprofits
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Volunteer Management
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Public Relations
• Statistics
• Data Analysis
• Adult Education
• Student Affairs
• Market Research
• Editing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Leadership Development
• Proposal Writing
• Job Coaching
• Community Outreach
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Outlook
• Blogging
• Microsoft Word
• Word
• Fundraising
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Mentoring
• Higher Education
• Customer Service
• Organizational Development
• Career Development
• Supervisory Skills
• Networking
• Administration
• Career Development Coaching
• Event Management
• Access