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Corina Schirmer

Corina Schirmer

Pasco,WA

Summary

Level IV Administrative Assistant with 17 years experience in fast-paced environments. Hardworking, self-motivated team-player with expertise in management of operations and administrative processes in a professional setting. Capable of building office systems and protocols, training and completing various clerical tasks while offering staff, student and family support. Passion for working with people and providing dynamic customer service. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with minimal to no supervision.

Work History

Administrative Assistant to the Principal

The Delta High School
Pasco, WA
2014 - Current
  • Created systems for administrative processes including: Attendance, Fiscal management, layout of administration office and reception area
  • Lead administrative trainer of staff including: Attendance Secretaries, Health Team, Assistant Principal, Principal and Student Resource Officer
  • Created layout of staff common areas including: workroom, storage areas, displays and staff lounge
  • Used Microsoft Office, Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Teams and Remind to prepare various correspondence, reports, forms and other written material
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail for staff of 35
  • Found new sources for office supplies and closely monitored inventory use to maximize budget
  • Composed, typed and distributed correspondence, reports, office forms and notices
  • Performed bookkeeping and accounting tasks for school and ASB, managing multiple Procurement Cards
  • Utilized purchasing platform Business Plus and Laserfische to manage supply inventory and staff duty pay
  • Maintained timesheets and absences for school
  • Answered phones, took messages and transferred calls
  • Created and implemented standard operating procedures for records handling
  • Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
  • Successfully completed special projects to exceed goals for school events and overall organization of staff and students
  • Composed and proofread memos, letters and reports to verify error-free communication
  • Updated tracking spreadsheets with latest fiscal, student and staff information
  • Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for clients
  • Conducted invoicing and investigated accounts receivables discrepancies
  • Managed multiple staff calendars to strategically coordinate meetings, appointments and events
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
  • Developed recordkeeping systems for employee records and company documents to optimize operations and reduce project lags
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity

Caterer and Event Coordinator

Owner And Operator
Pasco, WA
2004 - 2015
  • Booked events and planned events ranging from 6 to 300 guests
  • Developed recipes and pairings for events
  • Rented equipment and supplies for events
  • Prepared, timed and executed food service
  • Hired crews of up to 10 for set up, serving and teardown of events
  • Managed revenue, payroll and expenses

Culinary Instructor K-12

Mid Columbia Partnership
Pasco, WA
2005 - 2014
  • Culinary instructor and substitute music instructor for various grade levels, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
  • Created curriculum for science and math through cooking
  • Built vocabulary and confidence for students through hands on instruction

Skills

  • Systems building and facilitation of office flow
  • Training of Administrative staff
  • Supply Inventory Control
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Appointment Coordination for up to 35 staff members
  • Ease with Computers and Technology including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Business Plus, PowerSchool, Teams, Remind
  • Judgment and Decision Making in fast paced environment

Education

Degree of Culinary Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management

Western Culinary Art Institute
Portland, OR

High School Diploma -

Kamiakin High School
Kennewick, WA
Corina Schirmer