Paula A. Smith
Hampstead
Summary
Consideration for Administrative Assistant position with Hampstead Fire Department
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration and Finance officer
St. Anne Parish
Hampstead, USA
02.1998 - Current
- Handle day to day operations of St Anne Parish Office
- Handle a budget of almost $900,000.00 per year
- Handle all aspects of administration for buildings and grounds
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Reduced financial risk by implementing robust internal controls and regular audits.
Director of Human Services
St. Anne Parish
Hampstead, USA
01.2005 - 01.2009
- In charge of all Senior Health and wellness issues in parish
- Developed and maintain prayer shawl ministry in parish
- Developed and maintain the St
- Vincent DePaul Society of St
- Anne's
Administrative Assistant
Spaulding & Slye Brokerage
Burlington, USA
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Worked directly with 7 brokers and 5 interns in Real Estate Department
- Responsible for organizing monthly reports, meetings
- Responsible for writing proposals for Industrial Real Estate space
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Office manager/secretary
Soep Companies
Malden, USA
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Responsible for running front office of small construction company
- Worked directly with owner
- Responsible for ordering all office supplies and handling all administrative duties
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Receptionist / Computer Operator
Manganaro Brothers
01.1981 - 01.1984
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Education
Certificate of completion - 3 year program, Called to servant leadership
St. Anselm College
Manchester, NH01.2008
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA01.1981
High School Diploma - Academic and Business Program
Melrose High School
Melrose, MA01.1979
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial administration
- Accounts payable
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls development
- Payroll processing
- General ledger accounting
- Financial statements
- Planning and coordination
Spouse
Robert T. Smith, Jr.
Personal Information
- Age: 63
- Child Name: James
- Child Name: Steven
- Child Name: Brian
- Marital Status: Divorced
Timeline
Director of Human Services
St. Anne Parish
01.2005 - 01.2009
Administration and Finance officer
St. Anne Parish
02.1998 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Spaulding & Slye Brokerage
01.1986 - 01.1988
Office manager/secretary
Soep Companies
01.1984 - 01.1986
Receptionist / Computer Operator
Manganaro Brothers
01.1981 - 01.1984
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Middlesex Community College
High School Diploma - Academic and Business Program
Melrose High School
Certificate of completion - 3 year program, Called to servant leadership
St. Anselm College