Patricia A. Olson
Schererville,IN
Summary
As an Office Administrator, my primary objective is to support the Pastor, congregation, and staff ensuring that exceptional service is offered.
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual, and productive when working with little to no supervision. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
First United Evagelical Lutheran Church
04.1983 - 05.2025
- Provided clerical support to other employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and records.
- Expedited invoice processing, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Reduced errors in documentation by proofreading and editing written materials.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and members of the congregation.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed filing system, entered data, and completed other clerical tasks.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to inquiries.
- Increased participation in special events by creating newsletter and internet notices with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Organized materials for monthly meetings of the Council, providing hard copies and files via internet..
Education
No Degree -
Saints Peter & Paul High School
Chicago, IL06-1968
Skills
- Communication: verbal, written, internet
- Publications: service booklets and other documents necessary for weekly worship, and monthly newsletters, both internet assessable
- Program Knowledge: Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Outlook, Power Church Plus, and Mailchimp, an internet Marketing Program
- Maintain membership rolls
- Multitasking and file organization
- Data entry and document preparation
- Verbal communication
- Clerical support
- Multi-line phone systems and telephone reception
- Email and mail management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
First United Evagelical Lutheran Church
04.1983 - 05.2025
No Degree -
Saints Peter & Paul High School
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