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Lisa McCarthy

Mahopac,NY

Summary

I have over forty years of experience as an Administrative Assistant. I possess excellent computer and organizational skills. I am very reliable, detail oriented, able to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Personable and organized individual with keen eye for detail and positive, upbeat attitude. Possesses strong communication skills and solid understanding of office software, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Capable of enhancing team efficiency through effective coordination and administrative support.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

PAUL'S PERFECT PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.
07.2014 - Current
  • All administrative functions including preparing estimates, contracts and invoices and managing many incoming calls and emails daily
  • Maintain spreadsheets and record keeping as well as schedule of painting jobs
  • Order custom supplies for each job and deal with suppliers to assure best price and quality control

Administrative Assistant

PLAY-N-TRADE Retail Store
09.2010 - 07.2014
  • Responsibilities included working with customers, placing orders, internet research, cashier, product placement, inventory, payroll, spreadsheets, telephone and email trafficking

Administrative Assistant

SHIRLEY MARIE REALTY
01.2008 - 09.2010
  • Duties included answering phones, making appointments, inputting listings, preparing contracts and letters, greeting and meeting with customers and troubleshooting

Administrative Assistant

PREFERRED REALTY/HOULIHAN LAWRENCE
06.1997 - 01.2007
  • Responsibilities included contract, letter, forms and spreadsheet creation
  • Heavy client contact via telephone, email and in person
  • Utilized the MLS database as well as Microsoft Office and the internet to accomplish daily duties

Administrative Coordinator

LEHMAN BROTHERS
07.1992 - 07.1995
  • Worked on the trading floor in human resources
  • Extensive computer utilization using the HRIS employee database, Word Perfect, MS Word and Excel
  • Coordinated human resources on the trading floor, including new hires, orientations, retirement and health insurance plans as well as computing salaries and bonuses
  • Created daily spreadsheets and reported results to senior management
  • Department representative at daily meetings
  • Liaison between management and employees

Administrative Assistant to Senior Vice President

01.1990 - 07.1992
  • Responsible for creating daily office correspondence, letters, spread sheets and client presentations using many different computer systems
  • Also handled human resources, facilitated office moves and heavy phone trafficking
  • This position required the ability to work under pressure

Assistant Director of Communications

GRAND HYATT HOTEL
11.1985 - 01.1990
  • Started as Front Desk Clerk, promoted to Cashier, promoted to Supervisor and then to Assistant Director of Communications
  • Supervised 30 employees and handled all administrative functions for the department
  • Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling work shifts, payroll and thorough troubleshooting
  • Utilized hotel database computer, the phone system computer and Microsoft Word on a daily basis
  • Responsible for large sums of money

Education

High School -

Grover Cleveland High School
06-1984

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

PAUL'S PERFECT PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.
07.2014 - Current

Administrative Assistant

PLAY-N-TRADE Retail Store
09.2010 - 07.2014

Administrative Assistant

SHIRLEY MARIE REALTY
01.2008 - 09.2010

Administrative Assistant

PREFERRED REALTY/HOULIHAN LAWRENCE
06.1997 - 01.2007

Administrative Coordinator

LEHMAN BROTHERS
07.1992 - 07.1995

Administrative Assistant to Senior Vice President

01.1990 - 07.1992

Assistant Director of Communications

GRAND HYATT HOTEL
11.1985 - 01.1990

High School -

Grover Cleveland High School
Lisa McCarthy