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EDNA M. SMITH

Maumelle,AR

Summary

Experienced Administrative Assistant with 44 years of experience providing efficient and effective support to staff and visitors. Skilled in answering multi-line phone systems, filing records, and scheduling office meetings and client appointments. Proven ability to improve document organization and management through effective record filing systems.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant III

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
2017.05 - Current

Department of Proctology Administrative Assistant III Role
• Oversaw administrative functions related to program and department operations.
• Arranged inventory, property reports, and special projects.
• Maintained and tracked databases for reporting purposes.
• Prepared time and effort reporting into system.
• Served as clerical support to assigned faculty and staff.
• Coordinated office/faculty moves and arranged telecommunications, media, and computer setup.
• Conducted research projects and provided professional advice.

Administrative Assistant II

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
2007.05 - 2017.05

Department of Proctology Administrative Assistant II Role Overview

• Typed correspondence, memoranda, and other documents for distribution.
• Distributed various reports to departmental faculty and staff.
• Prepared Physical Plant work orders and telecommunications service requests.
• Updated and maintained UAMS Administrative Guide and subscription manuals.
• Maintained and organized filing system for general administrative and departmental files.
• Monitored administrative activities to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Coordinated annual property inventory, leasing, and equipment repair.
• Coordinated monthly rotation with Chief Technician and distributed letters to eligible medical students.
• Processed new employee HR documents and prepared documents for business manager approval.
• Updated student rosters and eligibility lists as needed.

Administrative Assistant I

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
2000.05 - 2007.05

Department of Proctology Administrative Assistant I Role
• Managed Special Programs such as moonlighting residents, medical students externship program, faculty incentive program.
• Provided secretarial support to Medical Student Advisor/Recruitment Coordinator.
• Conducted transcription, typed correspondence, and distributed materials.
• Assisted faculty members in preparing lecture outlines, schedules, manuscripts, committee minutes, and other documents.
• Created and coordinated slide production for lectures.
• Performed library searches and retrieved medical articles.
• Updated faculty C.V. and assisted with professional committee memberships.

Executive Secretary

Arkansas Department Of Environmental Quality
1997.10 - 2000.05

Executive Secretary Role in Department of Solid Waste Management
• Provided secretarial support to 12 scientists and engineers.
• Maintained daily schedule for engineering and research personnel.
• Received, directed, and relayed telephone and fax messages.
• Directed public to appropriate staff.
• Maintained a general filing system.
• Assisted in planning and preparing meetings, conferences, and conference calls.
• Maintained office supplies inventory.
• Provided word-processing and secretarial support.
• Maintained cost ledgers for ADEQ contractors.
• Supervised and directed technical manuscript preparation.

Medical Technical Secretary

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
1985.11 - 1997.10

Medical Technical Secretary in Department of Gross Anatomy
• Provided secretarial support to faculty and doctors.
• Supervised division and office staff.
• Coordinated manuscript preparation and research grant application publication.
• Handled travel reservations, reimbursements.
• Processed purchase orders and billing for autopsy care.

Clerk Typist II

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
1978.06 - 1985.07

Campus Life Clerk Typist II Role
• Compiling data and maintaining business records.
• Typed reports, correspondence, application forms, shipping tickets.
• Filled student housing records.
• Sorted and distributed mail.
• Answered telephones.
• Maintained front desk.

Clerk

Big Bob’s Grocery & Gas
1974.06 - 1978.06

Clerk Responsibilities:
• Collecting gas and product payments.
• Filling gas tanks.
• Disposing trash.
• Operating car washes.
• Replacing tires.
• Pricing goods.
• Offering receipts.
• Providing customer directions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Capital City Business College
Little Rock, United States
05.1978

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Little Rock, United States
05.1975

Skills

  • Professional and Courteous
  • Task Prioritization
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Fast Learner
  • Meeting Note Taking
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Visitor relations

Computer Experience Overview
• Microsoft Word, Calendar, Lotus, Power Point, Windows XP, Windows 10, Access, Word 97, Excel, Publisher 98.
• Facsimile machine, 10-key calculator, Overhead Projector, OneNote, Windows 2007, 2010, 2016.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant III

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
2017.05 - Current

Administrative Assistant II

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
2007.05 - 2017.05

Administrative Assistant I

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
2000.05 - 2007.05

Executive Secretary

Arkansas Department Of Environmental Quality
1997.10 - 2000.05

Medical Technical Secretary

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
1985.11 - 1997.10

Clerk Typist II

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
1978.06 - 1985.07

Clerk

Big Bob’s Grocery & Gas
1974.06 - 1978.06

Associate of Applied Science -

Capital City Business College

High School Diploma -

Central High School
EDNA M. SMITH