Marcia Brown
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with over twenty years of experience in higher education settings, recognized for delivering exceptional administrative and operational support. Skilled in coordinating complex schedules, managing vendor relationships, and driving organizational efficiency. Known for creative problem-solving and strategic planning in program administration, contributing to streamlined operations and enhanced productivity
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
08.1995 - 12.2023
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
- Assisted in document preparation for board meetings and conferences.
- Maintained updated records of office activities, including communications and appointments.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support by preparing reports, memos, and financial statements.
- Assisted faculty and staff with administrative tasks and project management needs.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure smooth program operations.
- Supported budget management by tracking expenses and processing invoices.
- Maintained detailed records of all program activities, data collection, and evaluation results.
- Performed accounting or financial analysis.
- Assisted in developing strategies to improve existing programs or create new ones based on stakeholder feedback or changing needs within the community served by the organization's services.
- Organized special events such as conferences, workshops, training sessions. for program participants.
- Coordinated logistics for activities and events.
- Collected and analyzed data to produce comprehensive reports.
Senior Clerk/Typist
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
09.1992 - 08.1995
- Managed office supplies and coordinated inventory for multiple departments.
- Processed various documents and maintained accurate filing systems.
- Entered data into university databases with attention to detail.
- Communicated with students regarding inquiries and office procedures.
- Developed forms and templates used in day-to-day business operations.
- Entered data into computer systems accurately according to company standards.
- Answered phone calls from customers and provided assistance as needed.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Typed letters, memos, agendas, and other documents accurately and quickly.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations using PowerPoint or similar software.
- Converted paper documents into digital files and added documents into database systems.
- Set up formulas in spreadsheets to compute calculations.
Education
Certification - Database Management & Bookkeeping
Dover Business College
Paramus, NJMicrosoft 365 Administration Training
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJLinked-In
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Skills
- Research and information management
- Logistics coordination and support
- Budget monitoring and financial reporting
- Creative problem-solving
- Data entry and database management
- Administrative support and event planning
- Expense tracking
- Remote work proficiency
- Multitasking and organizational skills
- Software proficiency- Microsoft 365
Timeline
Program Assistant
William Paterson University
08.1995 - 12.2023
Senior Clerk/Typist
William Paterson University
09.1992 - 08.1995
Certification - Database Management & Bookkeeping
Dover Business College
Microsoft 365 Administration Training
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Time Management: Working From Home
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