lorye postma
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com

country of citizenship: united states

 

job announcement number: ph-cb-318493-mp 

core competencies

 

secretarial, executive support, administrative operations, client support, customer service, project management, program administration, event/meeting coordination, scheduling, report & document production, proposals and presentations, accounting, finance, data management, information systems, technology, training, supervision, communications, reception, clerical, general office, regulatory compliance, quality assurance

 

experience

august 1993 to present
database manager
elim christian services
palos heights, il 
salary: $46,908.94/annual
hours per week: 40+
supervisor: confidential c do no contact current employer

proficiently deliver direct administrative/executive and general business support to vice president of ministry resources and director of advancement for organization providing vital social services to developmentally disabled populations (children and adults). contribute dynamic leadership skills toward training, coordinating and leading an efficient clerical support team as well as presenting raiser s edge computer software training to data management department.  effectively manage report generation, document production and event planning functions.

 

act as liaison to major donor organization that hosts agency s largest annual fundraiser, generating approximately $200k in yearly donations; facilitate administrative functions and scheduling, take meeting minutes and strategically coordinate festival material deliveries and inventory control. play instrumental role in generating donations by conducting independent research of agency funders/grant foundations and creating customized proposals targeted toward persuasively promoting program and securing grant funding. have successfully planned, coordinated and spearheaded 2 annual golf outings for 10 consecutive years and 3 annual 5k/10k runs as well as an annual dutch festival for the past 14 consecutive years.

 

oversee receipt, processing and input of donations while consistently maintaining confidentiality and integrity of donor records.  ensure critical compliance with irs regulations governing receipt and processing of donations; took the initiative to develop a handbook to support organization in maintaining compliance

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compile and produce detailed monthly fundraising status reports and track fundraising projects as well as maintain mailing lists using raiser s edge. have successfully created and maintained monthly tracking spreadsheet to improve results in evaluating fundraising progress as well as planning activities to meet annual goals.

 

presently serving as acting project manager on a custom database software development project; actively collaborating with software writer in creating innovative enhanced tool to replace existing database software, with goal of substantially boosting operational performance. apply technology knowledge toward efficiently troubleshooting and promptly resolving organization-wide database and computer application issues, working extensively with raiser s edge system as well as ms word and excel.

 

january 1987 to march 1993

cad junior draftsman
superior engineering corp.
hammond, in
salary: $13,000.00/annual
hours per week: 40
supervisor: retired c no contact information available

 

actively supported business operations as primary point of contact for company; greeted visitors and callers, responded to inquiries and efficiently managed messages for multiple departments.  produced quality documents, records and charts using wordperfect, quattro and q&a software.

 

provided computer aided drafting for executives, business associates and clients within the steel mill and refinery sector.  partnered with electrical and mechanical designers in evaluating client needs, presented routine status reports and delivered cad drawings and updates to meet critical timelines. 

 

april 1985 to december 1986

secretary and accounts receivable clerk
zandstra fruit co.
highland, in
salary: $11,000.00/annual

hours per week: 40

supervisor: company out of business c no contact information available

held key responsibility for managing accounts receivable, including maintaining general ledger and payment records; compiled and produced complex weekly and monthly financial statements.  maximized cash flow and controlled financial risk by diligently auditing customer accounts, reviewing delinquencies and collecting outstanding debt.  expertly responded to customer inquiries regarding accounts.  concurrently handled reception/secretarial functions, from screening and managing inbound calls to providing information and taking/routing messages.

 

specialized training

 

raiser's edge database, blackbaud: numerous training courses

 

technical skills

 

raiser s edge software and proficient in microsoft excel, word & outlook.

wordperfect, quattro and q&a

lorye postma
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com

country of citizenship: united states

 

job announcement number: ph-cb-318493-mp 

ksa responses

1. skills in office automation with using computer software applications, including:  word processing, spreadsheets, database management, e-mail, calendars, etc.

 

i am currently a database manager with an organization servicing the developmentally disabled population, with accountability for broad areas of office automation using a wide range of systems and applications.  this includes supporting full-scope operations, from report generation, document production and program, project and fundraising tracking to event/activities planning, calendaring, donor data management, and mailing lists maintenance.

 

presently, i am spearheading a custom database software development project targeted toward replacing existing database software in order to increase operational efficiencies.  previously, i designed a monthly tracking spreadsheet that has proven instrumental in more effectively monitoring our fundraising performance as well as planning activities to meet our annual goals.

 

applying my technology expertise, i deliver raiser s edge computer software training programs for the entire data management department.  additionally, i am responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex database and computer application issues throughout the organization. 

 

my technical proficiencies range from raiser s edge and ms word, excel and outlook to wordperfect, quattro and q&a, with additional background in cad.

 

 

 

 

lorye postma
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com

country of citizenship: united states

 

job announcement number: ph-cb-318493-mp 

ksa responses

2. knowledge of administrative procedures, including:  analyzing, preparing, and recommending improvements to the flow of work and other correspondence.

with numerous years of administrative background, i am highly effective in analyzing operational processes and defining, developing and executing strategies to boost productivity and efficiency.  in particular, i excel in identifying and implementing technology-driven solutions for integration with varied business functions to maximize bottom-line operational performance.  with my current employer, i have consistently played an instrumental role in improving flow of work through development and implementation of innovative systems and technology tools.

 

in this multi-task environment i am simultaneously providing comprehensive executive support, again requiring the ability to analyze, develop and execute improved processes in order to attain cross-functional objectives.

 

earlier in my career as a secretary with zandstra, i effectively developed and implemented accounts receivable and collection systems to increase cash flow and reduce financial risk to the company. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lorye postma
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com

country of citizenship: united states

 

job announcement number: ph-cb-318493-mp 

ksa responses

3. ability to provide administrative support at meetings by scheduling or canceling meetings, taking notes, and consolidating information.

 

as primary source of administrative support to the vice president of ministry resources and director of advancement since 1993, i have been heavily involved in planning and coordinating meetings and schedules.  i am also directly responsible for compiling and consolidating high volumes of information and producing complex reports and documents

 

concurrently, i act as liaison and key resource for administrative support to our largest donor organization, with responsibilities ranging from scheduling meetings and taking meeting minutes to overseeing materials deliveries and inventories.  illustrating my dynamic administrative, project management and organization skills, over the course of my career with this agency i have successfully planned and coordinated major fundraising events including an annual dutch festival for the past 14 consecutive years and 2 annual golf outings for 10 consecutive years and 3 annual 5k/10k runs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lorye postma
0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
xxx-xxx-xxxx
abc@xyz.com

country of citizenship: united states

 

job announcement number: ph-cb-318493-mp 

ksa responses

4. knowledge of office correspondence procedures by providing guidance to subordinate secretaries, reviewing documents before manager signs, and monitors computer tracking systems to ensure proper work flow.

in my present position, i am responsible for training, coordinating and leading a team of clerical support staff charged with producing a high volume of office communications, from correspondence to reports and documentation.  i closely monitor the quality of their work, provide guidance to boost performance and hold responsibility for final approval of work.

 

as database manager, i not only monitor, but develop, implement and administer a diverse range of computer tracking systems focused on ensuring optimal workflow management and operational results.   using raiser s edge, i effectively track fundraising projects, including progress and activities, to ensure we meet our annual goals.  additionally, i oversee receipt, processing and input of donations and generate detailed monthly fundraising reports, providing senior management and key stakeholders with an instrumental tool for monitoring our ongoing performance.

 

while working with superior engineering corporation, i was also responsible for a broad range of office communications, from correspondence and documents to records and charts, and was relied upon to ensure quality of all materials i produced.