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Mary Jarvi

Wayne,NE

Summary

Proven track record at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, excelling in document processing and event organization. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional time management skills. Enhanced team efficiency and project completion rates through effective communication and organizational abilities.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
05.2008 - 02.2024
  • Processed invoices, procured supplies, handled paperwork.
  • Organized events, did marketing and advertising for events, wrote news releases.
  • Handled social media for HAL.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality and maintaining trust within office.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Project Assistant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
05.2002 - 05.2008
  • Team member of the Para-Educator grant; visited the individuals in the program monthly and wrote up reports on their progress and reported to team leader
  • Developed collaboration with program participants and other agencies involved with project
  • Processed individual stipends and other invoices related to the program
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Assisted project manager in achieving timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring and tracking of deadlines.
  • Strengthened working relationships between team members with effective collaboration on tasks and open communication channels.

Staff Secretary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.1997 - 05.2002
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Word Processing Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
07.1987 - 12.1996
  • Expedited data entry tasks with efficient typing speed and accuracy.
  • Interacted with public on phone and at reception desk to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Verified data entered into database by reviewing, correcting and deleting data.
  • Typed letters, memos and other correspondence for staff, using various software programs.
  • Organized and prioritized proofreading, spell checking, document filing and data entry.

Staff Secretary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.1979 - 06.1987
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.


Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Northeast Community College
Norfolk NE
05-2017

Skills

  • Organization of events and activities
  • Handle multiple projects at a time
  • Time management
  • Efficient processing of documents

Timeline

Office Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
05.2008 - 02.2024

Project Assistant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
05.2002 - 05.2008

Staff Secretary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.1997 - 05.2002

Word Processing Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
07.1987 - 12.1996

Staff Secretary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.1979 - 06.1987

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Northeast Community College
Mary Jarvi