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Christy Lewis

Salem,OR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Secretary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
  • Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments.
  • Supported executive decision-making by preparing agendas, taking minutes during meetings, and distributing relevant information.
  • Streamlined communication channels for optimal productivity, coordinating between departments and liaising with external stakeholders.
  • Strong self-leadership and self-initiative skills with ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.
  • Experience and ability to write technical and professional documents such as emails, procedures, and letters.
  • Ability to understand, apply, and explain technical information.
  • Experience and ability to develop and implement procedures, forms, rules, and policies.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and experience maintaining files, documents, systems, and supporting projects with organization and planning.
  • Receives telephone calls from staff, supervisors, and outside sources. Routing to appropriate staff as needed.
  • Explains and clarifies rules, processes, and procedures to staff, supervisors, and outside sources.
  • Takes meeting minutes and action items.
  • Schedules meetings.
  • Responds to service requests for information and resources.
  • Assists in coordination of status of work and project deliverables .
  • Creates requisitions and uses purchase orders for purchasing items needed.
  • Receives items purchased and sends documentation to Purchasing Office. Then send deliveries to location(s).
  • Organize and maintain file records, reports, and other documentation (both physical and electronic). Keeps logs related to program and other clerical tasks.
  • Provide customer service to school staff, administrators, and outside sources.
  • Gather and assembles information for supervisory staff.
  • Responds to request of information not requiring supervisory review or resolution.
  • Optimized time management with meticulous calendar maintenance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities with accuracy, tracking expenditures and submitting expense reports for approval.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by demonstrating professional etiquette in all interactions with colleagues and clients alike.
  • Assisted in development of policies and procedures to streamline administrative processes for improved efficiency.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies while effectively negotiating contracts for cost savings initiatives.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

Library Media Assistant

Salem Keizer School District
05.2013 - 07.2017
  • Enhanced library user experience by efficiently managing circulation and cataloging tasks.
  • Increased student engagement with library resources by creating visually appealing displays and promotional materials.
  • Supported development of information literacy skills in students through one-on-one assistance and group instruction.
  • Streamlined library operations by effectively organizing and maintaining a diverse collection of print and digital materials.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum-aligned research projects for students, promoting critical thinking skills.
  • Assisted patrons in locating resources and using technology for research purposes, strengthening their ability to navigate information systems independently.
  • Managed interlibrary loan requests, ensuring timely delivery and access to essential materials for patrons.
  • Coordinated school-wide reading initiatives, cultivating a passion for literature among students.
  • Implemented targeted marketing strategies that increased awareness of library programs and services within school community.
  • Maintained accurate records of circulation statistics, inventory levels, and patron interactions to inform decision-making processes regarding collection development and programming efforts.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in library media management and education trends.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while addressing patron inquiries related to reference questions, account issues, or technical problems with electronic resources.
  • Conducted regular assessments of library collection's relevancy to ensure alignment with curricular needs and student interests.
  • Facilitated partnerships between library media center and other educational institutions or community organizations to promote resource sharing opportunities for patrons.
  • Supervised volunteer staff members as they assisted with daily tasks such as shelving books or conducting inventory checks.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among colleagues.
  • Oversaw budgetary allocations for new acquisitions based on qualitative and quantitative analyses of library usage patterns.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to promote library media center as the hub for learning, collaboration, and creativity within school community.
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
  • Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
  • Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
  • Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
  • Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
  • Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
  • Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
  • Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
  • Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
  • Created welcoming and comfortable space by keeping library clean and organized.
  • Utilized computer databases to locate library materials.
  • Checked out and checked in materials to support patron circulation needs.
  • Answered phone and in-person inquiries about library services, policies and procedures to provide accurate information.
  • Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
  • Processed receipt of new book, audio visual and computer software inventory.
  • Assisted with mailings and interlibrary loans to facilitate flow of information and resources between libraries.

Secretary / Sales

Scott's Cycle
06.1990 - 05.2013
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing documents.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions and social gatherings.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Developed strong working relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies at the best possible prices.
  • Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
  • Promoted positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
  • Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Salem High School
Salem, OR

Skills

  • Database entry
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Experienced in time management
  • Excellent Customer Service skills
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to details
  • Adaptable
  • Organizational skills
  • Data entry
  • Self-leadership skills
  • Self-motivated

Timeline

Administrative Secretary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools
08.2017 - Current

Library Media Assistant

Salem Keizer School District
05.2013 - 07.2017

Secretary / Sales

Scott's Cycle
06.1990 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

North Salem High School

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