profile                                 

solid administrative ability, leadership, and communication skill; leader of multifunctional teams with a variety of individual tasks. ~ listen to clients attentively to determine the best way to meet client needs with the appropriate level of concern and clarity ~ skilled in analyzing sales information and preparing reports to determine or maintain record of financial activities ~ vast knowledge of office management systems and protocol in accordance with the common office procedures and established standards ~ professional and tactful communicator; build beneficial relationships with customers and staff.

professional experience        

 

photographer - 07/2008 to 11/2008

lifetouch photography; meridian, idaho

         instructed students of various ages in posing for studio-style school pictures.

         quickly took 100 to 350 pictures per day during one shift.

         determined desired images and picture composition; and selected and adjusted subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.

         held accountable for photography equipment valued in the ten thousands.

         handled money paid for photography packages and transferred it to corporate office.

co-owner - 04/2000 to 12/2006

lance's turf specialties, inc.; nampa, idaho

         co-owned small engine repair business and combined efforts to obtain loyal and repeat customers.

         coordinated the operations, formulated policies, managed daily operations, and planned the use of materials and human resources.

         compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.

         managed vendors and maintained an accurate, up-to-date count of inventory.

         kept clients satisfied by delivering high quality service and remaining professional at all times.

 

associate - 10/2004 to 03/2005

farmers insurance group; nampa, idaho

         ensured that policy requirements are fulfilled including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms.

         explained features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.

         performed administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.

         sought out new clients and developed clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.

         sold various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, and health.

administrative assistant - 08/1999 to 06/2000

peregrine industries, llc; nampa, idaho

         provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.