Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Community Service
Honors & Activities

Victoria Paton

Paton Music Studio
Kosciusko
20
years of professional experience

Professional in administrative and front-desk roles with strong track record of enhancing office operations. Demonstrates expert communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, ensuring smooth daily functions and exceptional visitor experiences. Known for fostering collaborative environment, adapting to evolving needs, and consistently achieving outcomes that drive team success. Reliable, resourceful, and equipped to handle all aspects of reception with professionalism and efficiency.

Work History

Part Time Office Receptionist

3 Years 9 Months
First Presbyterian Church | 01.2023 - Current
  • Improved client relations with friendly and professional in-person greetings, ensuring a positive first impression of the company.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Proactively sought opportunities to improve office efficiency, suggesting and implementing process enhancements when appropriate.
  • Supported administrative tasks, such as filing and data entry, contributing to an organized work environment.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.

Co-Owner & Operator

13 Years 11 Months
Paton Music Studio | 11.2012 - Current
  • Violin and Harp Duo- music for weddings, funerals, and special events.
  • Guided customers during planning sessions for music events
  • Performed accurate and timely financial and logistical transactions
  • Pursued excellence in practice and performance
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.

Co-Owner & Operator of specialty foods business

6 Years 3 Months
Busy Bee Creations | 10.2017 - 01.2024
  • Handled day to day business operations
  • Handled sales and book keeping for the company
  • Assisted with marketing and product development
  • Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.

Temp Office Receptionist

11 Years
First Presbyterian Church | 01.2012 - 01.2023
  • Answered and directed incoming calls to the appropriate departments
  • Assisted other employees with errands and office duties
  • Demonstrated customer service skills through interaction with individuals

Violin & Piano Teacher

6 Years 9 Months
Owner-Operator | 08.2008 - 05.2015
  • Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments. Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
  • Kept up-to-date with advancements in violin pedagogy by attending workshops, conferences, and participating in professional development opportunities.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.

Employee

6 Years 2 Months
Becky Lawrence Design Group Inc. | 09.2006 - 11.2012
  • Company Overview: (Weddings and Special Events)
  • Managed and led set-up and tear down crews
  • Provided positive service in high pressure environments meeting deadline requirements.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communicative Science & Disorders, Psychology

The University of Mississippi | Oxford, Mississippi | 01.2018

Ole Miss

Associate of Arts - General College Studies

Holmes Community College | Goodman, Mississippi

Skills

Maintaining office supplies
Filing systems
Appointment scheduling
Organization skills
Office administration

Timeline

Part Time Office Receptionist

First Presbyterian Church
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

Co-Owner & Operator of specialty foods business

Busy Bee Creations
10.2017 - 01.2024Read More

Co-Owner & Operator

Paton Music Studio
11.2012 - CurrentRead More

Temp Office Receptionist

First Presbyterian Church
01.2012 - 01.2023Read More

Violin & Piano Teacher

Owner-Operator
08.2008 - 05.2015Read More

Employee

Becky Lawrence Design Group Inc.
09.2006 - 11.2012Read More

The University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Science from Communicative Science & Disorders, Psychology
Read More

Holmes Community College

Associate of Arts from General College Studies
Read More

Community Service

Grief Share Ministry First Presbyterian Church, Helper and Greeter, Kosciusko, MS, 2004-01, 2012-04

Honors & Activities

  • Lucky Day Scholar
  • Charter Member, Ole Miss Musicians, (Oxford, Mississippi)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Officer
  • Presidents List
Victoria Paton