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Karen Strang

Karen Strang

Mentor,OH

Summary

Motivated professional with several years of experience offering office support in industry. Energetic and reputable individual possessing strong work ethic, professional demeanor and superb initiative. Exceptional customer service and decision-making skills.

Dedicated professional with solid background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional clerical and operational support for professionals. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office supplies, paperwork and project needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Cleveland , OH
03.2009 - Current
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
  • Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.

Warehouse Assistant

Fine Line Litho
Cleveland , OH
12.2005 - 02.2009
  • Packed goods for shipment, including labeling boxes and preparing shipping documents.
  • Received and processed incoming orders, ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate product delivery schedules.

Animal Caretaker

Their World
Perry, Ohio
01.2003 - 12.2004
  • Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
  • Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and administers medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
  • Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
  • Transports animals between locations safely and humanely using appropriate equipment.
  • Interacts with visitors regarding questions about the facility's operations and provides educational talks related to the welfare of the species being cared for.

Animal Caretaker

Love and Care Animal Hospital
, OH
04.2001 - 05.2002
  • Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
  • Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and administers medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
  • Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
  • Assists with laboratory procedures such as blood draws, injections and sample collection.
  • Observes animals to detect signs of pain or distress and reports any problems to the supervisor immediately.
  • Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
  • Assists in restraining animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
  • Transports animals between locations safely and humanely using appropriate equipment.
  • Interacts with visitors regarding questions about the facility's operations and provides educational talks related to the welfare of the species being cared for.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mentor Highschool
Mentor, OH
06-2000

Skills

  • Memo preparation
  • Check processing
  • Calendar Management
  • Meeting planning
  • Clerical Support
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Office Administration
  • Data Entry
  • Travel Coordination
  • Multi-line telephone system operation
  • Cash deposit preparation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Records Management
  • Office Management
  • Resourceful

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
03.2009 - Current

Warehouse Assistant

Fine Line Litho
12.2005 - 02.2009

Animal Caretaker

Their World
01.2003 - 12.2004

Animal Caretaker

Love and Care Animal Hospital
04.2001 - 05.2002

High School Diploma -

Mentor Highschool
Karen Strang