Over 20 years of experience, very organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional and positive customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Hennepin County Public Works
Medina, MN
01.2016 - Current
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Administrative Assistant
City Of Buffalo City Hall
22 Central Ave, Buffalo MN 55313
11.1998 - 12.2015
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Administrative Management
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
Travel Administration
Correspondence Writing
Records Management Systems
Schedule Management
Microsoft Office
Mail Management
Training and Development
Team Bonding
Cash Deposit Preparation
Accounting Support
Statistical Data Gathering
Multi-Line Phone Systems
Office Equipment Maintenance
Coordination
Time Management
Proofreading
Records Preparation
Staff Motivation
Business Administration
Excel Spreadsheets
Detailed Meeting Minutes
Sorting and Labeling
Contract Agreement Preparation
Back Office Operations
Process Optimization
Internal Communications
Workflow Planning
Typing Proficiency
Document Retrieval
Complex Problem-Solving
Customer and Client Relations
Employee Training
Administrative Support
Travel Planning
Program File Distribution
Performance Improvement
Documentation
Customer Service
Data Collection
Phone Call Answering
Self Starter
Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
Meeting Minutes
Calendar Management
Senior Leadership Support
Accomplishments
Recognized by customers and Director for expedient and effective service.
Held first-point-of-contact for all internal and external communications with executive-level officers.
Earned "Employee Engagement leadership recognition from leadership and staff in 2019 for implication of a new idea “ Healthy Pancake breakfast/fellowship with all employees on August 2019. Event was a success!
Certification
CAP - Certified Administrative Professional
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Hennepin County Public Works
01.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant
City Of Buffalo City Hall
11.1998 - 12.2015
Associate Of Applied Science - Administrative Management