MAGDA KWIDZINSKA
Lombard,IL
Summary
Motivated and dedicated individual with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage various clerical tasks and develop creative solutions. Enthusiastic, efficient and productive with excellent communication, planning and organization skills eager to learn and grow.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Unemployed
09.2020 - Current
- Pursuing additional education with various online courses (virtual assistance, different management platforms)
- Extended job search
Private Babysitter
Sejda Family
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed strong relationships with both parents and children, fostering trust and open communication.
- Established a consistent daily routine for the children, promoting healthy habits and time management skills.
- Facilitated independence among the children by teaching them self-care tasks such as dressing themselves or brushing their teeth.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
- Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate milestones for individual growth within each child''s developmental stage.
- Implemented engaging learning activities based on individual interests of each child under care.
- Planned creative arts and crafts projects to encourage self-expression and creativity in children.
- Accompanied children to various activities and appointments, ensuring punctuality and supervision.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe home environment for children under care.
Unemployed
05.2007 - 08.2016
- Left the workforce to pursue higher education and raise children who no longer need full-time support
Intern
Chicago Design Team
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
- Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Restocked office supplies
- Organized company files and created support system to decrease workload and increase productivity of account managers
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
Package Handler
FEDEX GROUND
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Sorted items according to its destination
- Labeled packages according to instructions provided on work orders
- Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
Owner and Designer
WEDDING DESIGNS
09.2000 - 07.2003
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets and accounts
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records
- Researched latest design trends, colors and vendor products for use in new pieces
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Quoted, generated and processed customer orders to meet specifications
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries
- Prepared various floral arrangements based on customer requirements
- Generated detailed specs of final designs
- Gathered and bought all materials needed to successfully complete projects
- Conducted final fittings before special events.
Administrative Assistant
Weddings And Co
05.1998 - 08.2000
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing calls and messages
- Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency
- Managed databases converting complex data into easy-to-interpret data
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments
- Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Receptionist
"NEPTUN" HOTEL
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support high customer service
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
Education
No Degree - Interior Design
STRADFORD CAREER INSTITUTE
OnlineNo Degree - Virtual Assistance
Savvy System
OnlineNo Degree - Management Platforms, Customer Service
Savvy Vault
OnlineBachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Tourism And Hospitality
UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND TOURISM
Szczecin Poland06.1998
Skills
- Office Administration
- Schedule Management
- E-mail Management
- Calendar Management
- Time Management
- Inventory Management
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Data Organization
- MS Office Suite
- Tech-Savvy
- Customer and Client Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Reliability
- Resourcefulness
- Fast Learner
Driverlicense
Yes
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Unemployed
09.2020 - Current
Private Babysitter
Sejda Family
09.2016 - 08.2020
Intern
Chicago Design Team
04.2013 - 06.2013
Unemployed
05.2007 - 08.2016
Package Handler
FEDEX GROUND
10.2006 - 04.2007
Owner and Designer
WEDDING DESIGNS
09.2000 - 07.2003
Administrative Assistant
Weddings And Co
05.1998 - 08.2000
Receptionist
"NEPTUN" HOTEL
06.1995 - 06.1996
No Degree - Interior Design
STRADFORD CAREER INSTITUTE
No Degree - Virtual Assistance
Savvy System
No Degree - Management Platforms, Customer Service
Savvy Vault
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
Associate of Applied Science - Tourism And Hospitality
UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND TOURISM