Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Involvement
Timeline
Generic

Pam Carter

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven track record of initiative and accuracy in both small and corporate businesses. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant

Ann Patchett, Novelist, Owner PARNASSUS Bookstore
01.2014 - Current

Providing varied personal and business responsibilities assisting a busy international novelist.

  • Handled correspondence, flight reservations, research, phone inquires and a myriad of personal requests.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to duties.
  • Provided multifaceted services by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation and errands when needed.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Provided assistance with pet responsibilities.

Staff Assistant

PARNASSUS BOOK STORE
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Supported daily operations with efficient task management, contributing to overall office productivity and organization.
  • Established strong working relationships with coworkers through excellent communication skills which led to improved teamwork capabilities.
  • Assisted in collating, packing and shipping of all Pre-Orders, & Monthly Subscriptions.
  • Shelving new titles, culling and reorganizing books.
  • Registering all mail orders into data base of national and worldwide patrons.
  • Continuously delivered personalized and welcoming service to all patrons.

Manager Volunteer Services

Braille Institute Of America
01.2005 - 08.2014
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Recruited, trained & maintained 42-Volunteer teaching staff.
  • Extensive Community Public Speaking.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for the Center's growth.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among volunteers from various backgrounds.
  • Managed multi-community outreach programs for patrons.
  • Produced a month long inter-active exhibition of blind artist at Palm Springs Art Museum.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Virginia Intermont College
Bristol, VA

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Virginia, Night School
Alexandria, VA

Skills

  • Time Management Skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Creative Thinking Capacity
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Detail-oriented mindset

Community Involvement

Chaplain, Unity of Nashville

Volunteer Activities: Nashville Library, Hands on Nashville

Book Clubs: Participation & leadership in two book clubs

Wellbeing: YMCA Strength training, 2-Women Golf Teams

Timeline

Staff Assistant

PARNASSUS BOOK STORE
01.2016 - 12.2018

Personal Assistant

Ann Patchett, Novelist, Owner PARNASSUS Bookstore
01.2014 - Current

Manager Volunteer Services

Braille Institute Of America
01.2005 - 08.2014

Associate of Arts -

Virginia Intermont College

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Virginia, Night School
Pam Carter