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Charlene Klockzien

Seattle,WA

Summary

Systematic Administrative Assistant with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team-player with expertise completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator

University Congregational UCC
08.2022 - Current
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • 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.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
  • Liaised with assorted base of customers and reps, addressing requests and inquiries via phone or email.
  • Assisted with coordination and hosting of company events.

Administrative Assistant 3

CenturyLink
04.1999 - 03.2020

Single point contact for Vice President of Operations.

Booked all travel arrangements for management.

Calendar scheduling of meetings and conference calls, create agendas and take meeting minutes.

Created and kept up to date various spreadsheets to track overall budget dollars, travel expenses, staffing requisitions and headcount.

Updates to org charts.

Single point for ordering office supplies and cells.

Calendar and email monitoring.

Member of Women Empowered and PAAN - employee resource groups celebrating diversity and volunteerism.

Create, proofread and edit monthly Operations Report and quarterly newsletter.

Temporary Office Worker

Olsten Staffing Services
06.1994 - 03.1999

Worked as general office/clerical for Pepsi Bottling Group for 2 years and as a Staffing Assistant for Qwest Communications for 3 years.




Procurement Administrator

Chiyoda International Corporation
02.1992 - 05.1994

Assisted in all phases of purchasing of commodities.

Assistant to the President

CU Financial Services
09.1990 - 01.1992

Personnel and Assistant Manager for the company.

Purchasing of office supplies and equipment.

Secretarial duties as needed.

Assistant to the Junior Apparel Buyer

Frederick & Nelson
12.1988 - 07.1990

Cataloged and tracked merchandise.

Contacted vendors regarding shipments.

Worked on floor and display as needed.

Skills

  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Supply Inventory Control
  • Database and Client Management Systems
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Document and File Management
  • Ease with Computers and Technology
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Employee Communications
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Memo Preparation
  • Meeting Planning
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Organizing and Categorizing Data
  • Writing and Editing Skills
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Website Updating
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Directing Callers
  • Travel Coordination
  • Reception Duties
  • Highly Efficient and Productive
  • Travel Arrangement Management
  • Executive Travel
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Sensitive Material Handling
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Administrative and Clerical Support

Community Involvement

Have volunteered at fundraisers and events for United Way, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundations, MS Society, National Nordic Museum, Seattle International District, Museum Of History and Industry and many others.

Timeline

Office Administrator

University Congregational UCC
08.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant 3

CenturyLink
04.1999 - 03.2020

Temporary Office Worker

Olsten Staffing Services
06.1994 - 03.1999

Procurement Administrator

Chiyoda International Corporation
02.1992 - 05.1994

Assistant to the President

CU Financial Services
09.1990 - 01.1992

Assistant to the Junior Apparel Buyer

Frederick & Nelson
12.1988 - 07.1990
Charlene Klockzien