Communications graduate with over five years of experience keeping offices running smoothly, supporting clients, and coordinating day-to-day operations. I'm looking to transition into event planning, where I can combine my organizational skills, creativity, and passion for bringing people together to create successful events.
Work History
Administrative Assistant II
2 Years 7 Months
StatusPlus | 01.2024 - Current
Handled emails responding to various client requests and questions
Handled website updates from several different website editors and AMS systems (Joomla, WordPress, WildApricot)
Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, enhancing communication committees and executive boards
Trained new administrative staff on company policies and software tools for operational efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-departmental teams to streamline interdepartmental communication and project coordination.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors ranging from 5 to 20 calls a day.
Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
Data Entry Specialist
3 Months
Express Employment/NPL | 09.2023 - 12.2023
Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and database information to maintain accurate records.
Cashier
3 Months
Petsmart | 04.2023 - 07.2023
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Front Desk Receptionist
9 Months
Grain Handler | 05.2022 - 02.2023
Answering phones, scanning documents, running errands, tidying up
Offering support in various other area’s as it is needed., helping customers to the best of my ability while offering an enjoyable experience.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Admin Assistant
2 Months
Express Employment | 01.2022 - 03.2022
Set up tax files, answered questions, and responded to emails as needed.
Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for multiple executives, ensuring efficient time management.
Streamlined office procedures to enhance workflow and improve overall operational efficiency.
Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval speed and accuracy.
Administrative Assistant
1 Year 3 Months
Robert Half Staffing | 10.2020 - 01.2022
Worked as a data entry specialist
Entering medical information from files, birthday, name, OR number ect
Cap Agency
Worked on applications for those that needed energy assistance that were unable to pay bills
Answering questions, providing information, assisting with filling out the application, talking them through the process.
Administrative Assistant
1 Year 5 Months
Wagenen Financial Services | 04.2019 - 09.2020
To claims specialists and other areas that needed assistance
Input data to claims, setup the claims, checked and looked at emails, attaching to claims as well
Pull loan documents for accounts and sorted them.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Sales Associate
2 Years 1 Month
PetSmart | 03.2017 - 04.2019
Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.
Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communications
University of Northwestern-St Paul | Roseville, MN | 12-2022
GPA: 3.2
Associate - Arts
Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 08-2019
Skills
Microsoft Word
Excel
Microsoft and Google Suite (10+ years)
Typing
Computer Skills
Personal Skills
Personable
Empathetic
Charismatic
Event operations
live event support
problem solving & volunteer experience
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration
Meeting Scheduling
Staff Management
Verbal and Written Communication
AI Prompted Engineering
AI-Assisted Research
Generative AI Tools (ChatGTP
Claude)
Small Scale Event Planning
Accomplishments
My Accomplishments:
Independently organized and led fundraising initiatives that raised over $25,000 for charitable organizations.
Coordinated outreach, promotion, and donor engagement.