Elliott Smith
Redmond,WA
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in office administration, archival records, and front-desk support. Skilled in cataloguing, metadata creation, and confidential document handling, with a focus on accuracy, organization, and dependable day-to-day support. Known for coordinating tasks, maintaining records, and improving workflow across busy environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
11.2023 - Current
- Trained new booksellers on register procedures, floor recovery, and customer engagement.
- Coordinated daily floor priorities to support merchandising, replenishment, and store opening tasks.
- Supported in-store events and book signings through setup, guest assistance, and post-event recovery.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.
Book Reviewer
Publisher's Weekly
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Analyzed manuscripts and published titles for narrative quality, market relevance, and reader appeal.
- Evaluated advance reading copies to produce concise, balanced reviews aligned with editorial standards.
- Worked closely with editorial team members to ensure consistent style guidelines were followed across all published content.
- Generated interest in lesser-known titles with compelling reviews that highlighted unique aspects of the work.
Medical Receptionist
Eye Clinics of Seattle
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Scheduled patient appointments and balanced daily flow across front desk, exam rooms, and provider calendars.
- Verified insurance coverage, updated demographics, and maintained accurate patient records in electronic systems.
- Checked patients in and out, collected copays, and explained office policies with professionalism.
- Maintained HIPAA-compliant front desk procedures and safeguarded confidential patient information.
Archival Assistant
Oregon State University
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Cataloged records with accurate metadata in archival database systems, maintaining consistent descriptive control.
- Digitized fragile materials and verified image quality to support long-term preservation and access.
- Supported reference services by retrieving materials, answering basic inquiries, and preparing items for use.
- Maintained accession records, finding aids, and preservation logs with strong attention to detail.
Administrative Assistant
Team Oregon
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated student records, enrollment documents, and confidential filing systems for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared reports, spreadsheets, and routine communications using Microsoft Office and district databases.
- Supported purchasing, invoicing, and expense tracking within office procedures.
- Maintained organized filing systems for confidential administrative materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing
Oregon State University
Corvallis06-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Store operations
- Social media promotion
- Data entry
- Records management
- Cataloguing expertise
- Metadata creation
- Indexing systems
- Document handling
- Office administration
- Computer skills
- Copyright laws
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Gardening
- Baking
- Coding and Programming
Timeline
Lead Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
11.2023 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Eye Clinics of Seattle
06.2023 - 01.2024
Book Reviewer
Publisher's Weekly
04.2023 - 06.2025
Archival Assistant
Oregon State University
04.2021 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant
Team Oregon
03.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Writing
Oregon State University