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AdministrativeAssistant

Kathryn Kester

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with extensive experience, excelling in client relations and meticulous data entry. Proven ability to manage complex schedules and coordinate events, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A dedicated team player committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional support.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Preferred Primary Care Physicians
Canonsburg, PA
11.2021 - 07.2026

Direct support to the the Quality Department and Director

Scheduled appointments for the Dietitian and Diabetes Education Programs

Outreach to patients

Entered Dietitian and Diabetes Education referrals

Entered Easy Button Referrals for UPMC, St. Clair Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital and West Virginia University Uniontown

Entered New Directions, Spring Health and UPMXRX referrals

Scheduled and sent Quality Meeting invites

Assisted with the DSMES Class series

Assisted with HR tasks for the Department

Patient mailings for the Dietitians and Pharmacist

Assisted with New Hire Onboarding for the Quality Department

Attended Quality Department meetings

Monitored iSolved courses for the Quality Department

Monitored TEAMS group chats for the Quality Department

Executive Administrative Assistant

Bognar and Company, Inc.
Mount Lebanon, PA
12.2018 - 06.2020

Provided Executive Administrative support to the CEO, Executive Vice President and office

Maintained electronic and hard copy filing system

Open, sorted and distributed incoming correspondence, first-class mail and UPS packages

Performed data entry daily and scanned documents

Monitored and managed the CEO's calendar

Assisted with company errands

Provided assistance and scheduling to the CEO

Answered and transferred calls from customers

Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, itineraries and travel arrangements for the CEO

Maintained and ordered office supplies

Calculated, verified and filed Bills of Lading receipts

Prepared UPS, Fed Ex and certified mail shipments

Assisted with preparing customer quotes and bids

Senior Administrative Assistant

TIAA Financial Services
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2012 - 05.2018

Provided direct support to the Institutional Solutions and Relationships Group

Provided direct support to the Managing Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region, Field Consulting Director, Relationship Managers, Financial Consultants, Client Support Specialist and Case Managers

Assisted with coordination of the Front Desk

Handled incoming phone calls

Scheduled client appointments

Mail handling and distribution

Registered clients for individual counseling appointments

Processed client paperwork and incoming distribution checks for the Pittsburgh office location

Ordered and maintained the Marketing materials for the Pittsburgh office location

Assembled mass generated mailings to clients

Managed calendars

Administered expense reports and travel arrangements for the Managing Director

Receptionist

La Piana Chiropractic
Mount Lebanon, PA
01.2012 - 11.2012

Answered the phone

Processed office visit payments

Entered patient information for patient records

Greeted patients

Filed and copied patient information and documents

Composed and distributed correspondence to patients

Entered billing codes

Distributed first-class mail

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
05-1999

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Administrative support
  • Time management
  • Customer and client relations
  • Computer proficiency
  • Filing
  • Clerical support
  • Strong problem solver
  • Scheduling
  • Professional communication
  • Database entry
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Dedicated team player
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Mail handling
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Prioritization
  • Client relations
  • Event coordination
  • Meeting planning
  • Employee timesheet processing

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Preferred Primary Care Physicians
11.2021 - 07.2026

Executive Administrative Assistant

Bognar and Company, Inc.
12.2018 - 06.2020

Senior Administrative Assistant

TIAA Financial Services
11.2012 - 05.2018

Receptionist

La Piana Chiropractic
01.2012 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

Saint Vincent College
Kathryn Kester