Catherine Lewis
Farmington,IL
Summary
Driven Office manager successful at delivering vital clerical support to internal teams and customers. Demonstrated abilities in analytical problem solving and talent for boosting operational efficiency.
Accomplished manager handling file and document management and inventory allocation. Proficient in maintaining stringent financial controls and timelines.
Reliable manager with experience managing front desk operations and offering general office support. Detail-oriented specialist with background coordinating scheduling and record-keeping. Efficient typing and transcription skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Secretary
Catholic Charities Of Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL
06.1989 - 07.1997
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Recorded minutes at board meetings adhering to proper procedures and bylaws.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
Secretary to Director
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Peoria, Illinois
03.1988 - 05.1989
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
Office Administrator
Peoria Opera Company
Peoria, IL
05.1986 - 03.1988
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping and other administrative functions.
- Maintained open communication with customers to foster positive relations and provide updates on issues.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Kept detailed records of supplies and office equipment use to budget and make orders for new supplies.
- Kept accounts and records current by actively pursuing error resolutions and independently correcting problems.
- Assisted with coordination and hosting of company events.
Office Manager
Crittenton Center
Peoria, Illinois
03.1983 - 05.1986
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
- Assisted various adoption agencies and social workers in the placement of clients' babies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy of Our Lady
Peoria, IL06.1961
Skills
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Office Equipment Operation
- Supply Inventory Control
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Strong Organizational Skills
Additional Information
Retired in 1997, now as a widow, seeking part-time office work.
Timeline
Administrative Secretary
Catholic Charities Of Peoria, IL
06.1989 - 07.1997
Secretary to Director
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
03.1988 - 05.1989
Office Administrator
Peoria Opera Company
05.1986 - 03.1988
Office Manager
Crittenton Center
03.1983 - 05.1986
High School Diploma -
Academy of Our Lady
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