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PATRICIA BRETON

Bourne,MA

Summary

Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 18 years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports, drafting, editing, and proof reading documents, and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional written and communication skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent

Plymouth Public Schools
Plymouth, MA
07.2015 - Current

In this role I provide various support services in the areas of communication, document and handbook preparation, professional development, and grants management. I am also responsible for processing requests for staff to attend professional development, I work with vendors, obtaining quotes, and track purchased materials to submit for payment. I also assist with the Teacher Induction Program including mentor training, NTO materials, and tracking mentor stipends or payment. I also prepare and post the school committee agendas.

I have significant knowledge of Aspen, MUNIS, Zobrio, Smart PD, and Grantium platforms, as well as, Google Suite. I am self-motivated and thrive in a fast paced environment; excellent written and communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Administrative Assistant - Residential Services

Cardinal Cushing
04.2013 - 07.2015

In this role I supported he Director of Residential Services by maintaining resident's charts, telephone communications, both incoming and outgoing, with a diversity of people both internal and external to the organization, received, screened, forwarded, and responded to phone messages and emails as appropriate, compiled, copied and distributed information packages and reports. Maintained confidential data, oversaw the office expenses to keep them within the approved budget, and attended monthly meetings as the recording secretary.

I also created a system for confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools

Hanover Public Schools
Hanover, MA
01.2006 - 01.2012

In this role I supported the Superintendent in all aspects which included monitoring grant compliance, and assisted with departmental budgets. I maintained budget records, set up a purchase order system to verify purchase orders against expenditures and budget caps and updated the Superintendent monthly. I assisted the Superintendent in preparing grievance documents for both classified and non-classified employees. I assisted with policy development and updates. I created and distributed school committee meeting packets and also attended the meetings to take minutes. I managed the Superintendents calendar, scheduled appointments, conferences, and meetings, as well as reimbursements. I also managed the "flyer approval" process, and the homeschool files.

  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by staying updated on relevant policies affecting the school district operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Canton, MA

Skills

  • Google Suite
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Expense Management
  • Team Player
  • Document Preparation
  • File Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Expense Reporting
  • Report Generation
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Budget Tracking
  • Meeting planning

Timeline

Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent

Plymouth Public Schools
07.2015 - Current

Administrative Assistant - Residential Services

Cardinal Cushing
04.2013 - 07.2015

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools

Hanover Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Blue Hills Regional Technical School
PATRICIA BRETON