Linda Schneider
Irvine,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Prudential Overall Supply
Irvine, CA
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Participated in trade shows, conferences representing the organization's products, services offerings
- Organized and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.
- Assisted with scheduling meetings and appointments for the office staff.
- Ordered supplies and maintained an inventory of office equipment.
- Managed employee records including payroll information, attendance tracking, vacation time requests.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for employees including flights, hotels and car rentals.
- Provided support to other departments by completing clerical tasks as needed.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data in accordance with company policies.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, faxing documents and mailing packages.
- Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
- Developed forms and procedures to improve workflow efficiency.
- Set up new hire paperwork according to company standards.
- Updated contact lists regularly with current employee information.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via email or phone.
- Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms and staff members.
OFFICE MANAGER
Spectra Color
Corona, CA
01.2006 - 12.2014
- Implemented office procedures, creating streamlined processes
- Supervised administrative staff, driving front office operations and continuous workflow
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with timeliness and professionalism.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
Kmart
Torrance, CA
01.2006 - 12.2011
- Ensures that the sales floor stays well supplied and looks presentable
- Assists customers in finding products on the sales floor
- Display a friendly and courteous personality to both customers and coworkers alike.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Provided product information and answered customer questions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
- Processed returned merchandise according to company policies.
- Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Offered suggestions for additional items that may be of interest to customers.
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Calsak Corporation
Compton, CA
01.1988 - 09.2005
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors and colleagues.
- Reviewed contracts, invoices and other documents for accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Generated new business through cold-calling prospective clients.
- Conducted sales presentations to potential customers.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs.
- Prepared reports detailing customer activities and progress towards goals.
- Analyzed market trends to identify areas of opportunity for the company.
- Attended trade shows and industry events to promote products and services.
- Managed accounts receivable including collections from delinquent accounts.
- Actively participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress on projects.
- Advised clients on best practices related to their accounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School
Gardena, CA06-1982
Skills
- Customer Engagement
- Schedule and Calendar Management
- Document Preparation
- Travel Coordination
- Payroll
- Telephone Reception
- Spreadsheet Management
- Proofreading
- Inventory Management
- File Management
- Business Correspondence
- Verbal Communication
References
- CHARLEY BAUTISTA, Prudential Overall Supply, General Manager, Co-worker and Friend, (408) 591-8702, charleyb@prudentialuniforms.com
- PATRICK PRICE, Ingram Micro, Senior Buyer, Friend, (949) 615-1042, patrickprice73@yahoo.com
Affiliations
- Outgoing
- Trustworthy
- People person
- Competitive
Timeline
OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Prudential Overall Supply
01.2015 - 05.2023
OFFICE MANAGER
Spectra Color
01.2006 - 12.2014
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
Kmart
01.2006 - 12.2011
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Calsak Corporation
01.1988 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School