Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
Receptionist

Katherine Dunigan

Middletown,NJ

Summary

Meticulous Administrative Assistant skilled in organizing, planning and managing daily clerical needs. Bringing solid expertise in coordinating documents, reports and records, handling correspondence and managing deliveries. Skilled in oral and written communication, team leadership and relationship-building. And....I am a super upbeat individual that not only loves a challenge but I thrive in an environment where I can change roles and bolster my skill set.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Kelleher Saverino & Petzold
Red Bank, NJ
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
  • Highly adaptable to evolving work environment settings. Able to jump into different roles as needed for the company to flourish.
  • Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.

Restaurant Bar Manager

Bloomin Brands
Middletown, NJ
01.2001 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated closely with restaurant managers to coordinate events held in the bar area.
  • Developed and implemented bartender training programs, policies and procedures.
  • Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints to maximize satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Pursued training opportunities to advance mixology knowledge and refine understanding of beer, wine and liquor.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding food safety standards, storage procedures and sanitation practices.
  • Built up a loyal and established clientele of "regulars" that frequented our location for over 15 years.
  • Participated and engaged in a plethora of fundraisers and charity events such as Jason's Dreams for Kids, 9/11 First responder assistance during September of 2001, Middletown Helps It's Own, Sandy Relief Fund, St Mary's donate for the cause, and multiple other non-profit organizations attached to Bloomin Brands.

Property Management Assistant

Poole Properties LLC
Brick, NJ
09.2019 - Current
  • Assisted with the preparation of rental agreements, lease renewals and other documents related to property management.
  • Conducted regular inspections of properties to identify any potential maintenance or repair issues.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing documents and preparing correspondence.
  • Maintained positive relationships with tenants by responding promptly to inquiries and requests.
  • Met with prospective tenants to show property and assess applications or sign leases.
  • Organized community events such as open houses and tenant appreciation days.

Sales and Marketing Associate

Osprey Bidet & Posture Perch
Middletown, NJ
03.2020 - Current
  • Creation of a sales & marketing campaign for a new bathroom amenity brand.
  • Assisted with outbound & inbound sales calls.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with internal teams to generate innovative ideas for marketing strategies.
  • Created and distributed promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, catalogs, newsletters, and emails.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sociology

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
06-2000

Skills

  • Document Control
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Financial Cents, Quickbooks and other industry specific programs
  • Database management
  • Adaptable to changing needs/roles within the work environment
  • Attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving and a stellar customer service history
  • Team leadership

Affiliations

  • Hiking, yoga, meditation....the beach, the water and the sun and sand. Being outside with nature is my happy place.

Languages

French
Limited
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Kelleher Saverino & Petzold
01.2024 - 05.2024

Sales and Marketing Associate

Osprey Bidet & Posture Perch
03.2020 - Current

Property Management Assistant

Poole Properties LLC
09.2019 - Current

Restaurant Bar Manager

Bloomin Brands
01.2001 - 06.2022

Associate of Arts - Sociology

College of Charleston
Katherine Dunigan