Ability to work unsupervised and manage multiple concurrent tasks in order to meet deadlines
Conscientious and dependable
Ability to adapt to different work styles
Dedicated team member with excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
Sound judgement
High level of accuracy
Work independently or in a team environment
Comfortable in fast-paced, busy office environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Recognized for outstanding performance
20 years of office experience
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Associate
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
09.2004 - Current
Administrative support for five colleagues
First point of contact for guests via the phone, email and in-person. Assist callers with event registrations, commencement inquiries and miscellaneous questions.
Manage report of graduating students for commencement planning. Work with numerous departments on campus and outside vendors to create commencement printed program and parent and student commencement communication. Main contact for cap and gown vendor to manage website, student orders and on-campus cap and gown distribution for 3,000 graduates.
Assist with updates to university commencement website.
Create event registration pages and guest communication via Eventbrite.
Track multiple concurrent guest lists for event planners
Create printed pieces for events (nametags, placecards, etc.)
Create and send HTML invitations for upcoming events on behalf of many campus departments, including Office of the President.
Manage inventory of office and event supplies
Track expenses for office accounts
Create purchase orders for event expenses using multiple campus accounts.
Learn new software purchased by university. Train colleagues on software.
Floral Designer
Sendik's
Assisted customers on the phone and in-store with floral orders. Created arrangements for delivery and pick-up.
Kept sales floor clean and stocked.
Assisted customers with grocery purchases during busy times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pius XI High School
Milwaukee, WI
05.1998
Skills
Critical thinker
Attention to detail
Professional and personable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Customer-service oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, Blackbaud CMS and Oracle