Example Resume: Administrative Assistant
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[Chronological]
Teresa Seguso * 501 Hampton Dr. * Lakeview, KY * 40990 * (502) 555-9223
Summary of Qualifications
Eleven years providing office administrative and clerical support, including handling confidential information. Skilled in word processing and accounting software, including Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect. Accustomed to meeting tight deadlines. Excellent telephone, filing, interpersonal and organizational skills. Experienced in meeting planning and travel arrangements.
Work Experience
Administrative Assistant, PowerPlay, Inc., St. Louis, MO
October 1990 - present
May 1988 - October 1990
February 1986 - May 1988
October 1990 - present
- Schedule monthly meetings and handle travel arrangements for 17 field and regional headquarters staff members; prepare all necessary paperwork and audio/visual materials; make meal and hotel arrangements; process travel expense reports
- Prepare all written correspondence, invoice and administrative reports for department manager
- Track budget and prepare quarterly reports
- Implemented Electronic Mail system for field staff, resulting in faster communication and quicker response to headquarters requests
- Trained clerical staff in accounting computer software, saving outside training expenses of $2,000
May 1988 - October 1990
- Provided clerical support for secretarial and associate staff
- Prepare all department's computerized graphs, charts and visual presentation aids
- Standardized department filing system so secretarial staff could easily locate information in any filing center
February 1986 - May 1988
- Recorded and filed employee benefit, salary and annual evaluation information
- Assisted with payroll preparation and entered data on keypunch machine
- Served as liaison between computer room and payroll supervisor and managed delivery and pick-up of confidential information
- Sponsored department's participation in community walk-a-drive; department won highest participation award and third-highest per-capita donation award
Volunteer Experience
Church Secretary, Huntington United Methodist Church, Huntington, MO
January 1985 - January 1986
January 1985 - January 1986
- Prepare all written communication, answered telephones and prepared weekly bulletins
- Designed and implemented Master Schedule and User Guidelines for church and community meetings and weddings, which reduced scheduling conflicts and building maintenance costs
Education
Owen Tech Vocational School, Salisbury, MO (January 1985-January 1996)
- Computer Operations
- Business Communication
- Office Management
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