career objective                              

productive, quality-oriented administrative professional eager to contribute exceptional business support skills toward optimizing operations of a progressive organization

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of administrative experience, with expertise in client and vendor relations, document preparation, scheduling, information management, accounting, and providing comprehensive office support

ø  facilitate a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention; efficiently resolve potential issues

ø  prepare correspondence, produce contracts and official documents, enter data and manage complex filing systems, generate financial statements and invoices, balance and reconcile accounts, process payments, manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding balances and delinquent accounts, monitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary, and administer payroll

ø  expertly coordinate executive schedules, luncheons and meetings, conference calls, travel arrangements, and corporate events; arrange for food and audio-visual components

ø  successfully perform multiple responsibilities simultaneously and under heavy pressure; consistently meet deadlines while providing high quality support

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) and quickbooks

 

~ key achievements ~

• accurately managed financial administration functions for scottish & newcastle importers, including creating and maintaining budget spreadsheets for seven distinct sales regions, processing transactions for a 200-account portfolio, and preparing more than $2m in weekly bank deposits
• served as initial point of contact for scottish & newcastle clients, visitors, and vendors; additionally liaised with building management regarding all repairs and maintenance
• provided direct administrative support for the president of orange blossom catering as well as supplemental support for multiple departments 
• calculated and distributed bi-weekly payroll for 15+ employees at ruth meric catering, processed a/p and a/r, investigated and resolved client billing issues, and managed petty cash
• generated sales forecasts and monthly reports instrumental to senior management at best western in assessing performance

professional experience                

scottish & newcastle importers, san rafael, ca  2001 c 2008                                                                                                                                                                                    

administrative assistant

 

orange blossom catering, st. petersburg, fl  2000 c 2001                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

administrative assistant

 

ruth meric catering, houston, tx                                                                                                                 1999 c 2000                                                                                                                                                                                    

office assistant

 

best western tower inn, richland, wa                                                                                                          1996 c 1999                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

secretary

education                                           

yakima valley community college, yakima, wa                                                                                                      1995

associate s degree in travel management

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an administrative capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a full range of administrative capabilities including project support, office scheduling, document review, and data entry responsibilities.  i am adept at quickly assessing what is required of a given situation and proactively arranging accommodation.  i excel at organization and coordinating different parties in deadline-driven, high-pressure environments.  my outstanding communication skills and technological proficiency have consistently proven instrumental in ensuring smooth operations. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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