Peter Caruso
Glastonbury,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented and driven Executive Administrative Assistant with expertise in problem-solving and managing daily office functions. Uniquely qualified to handle VIP visitors and guests. Proficient in MS Office Suite and office communications equipment operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Administrative Assistant
Executive Real Estate, Inc
10.2017 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Realtor
Self Employed - Brokered By Executive Real Estate
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
- Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with banks, buyers and sellers.
- Completed property walkthroughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
- Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
Head Pastry Chef
Quail Valley Golf And River Club
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Trained and mentored apprentice bakers to maintain product quality and restaurant reputation.
- Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production.
- Prepared a variety of pastries to meet customer order requirements.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated clean pastry cooking station and complied with applicable health and safety standards.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations and personal events.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
Education
Associates of Occupational Studies - Baking And Pastry Arts
The New England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, VT06.2010
Skills
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Call Routing
- Access Controls
- Master Calender Management
- Correspondence and Memos
- Informational Packets
- Administrative Oversight
- Video Conferencing Software
- Inquiry Response
- Visitor Greeting
- Meeting Agenda Preparation
- Records Management Databases
- Presentation Materials
- Client Requirements
- Independent Judgement
- Workflow Improvements
- Corrective Actions
- Meeting Support
- Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Functions
- Coordination of Administrative Activities
- Call Screening
- Interoffice Communications
- Team Goals
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- File Maintenance
- Logistical Coordination
- Error Resolution
- Human Resources Management Software
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- New Construction Assessment
- Sales Promotion
- Property Inspection
- MLS Data Entry and Maintenance
- Recruiting Clients
- Comparative Market Analysis
- Referral Coordination
- Open House Management
- Lead Prospecting
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Contract Preparation
- Print and Digital Advertisement
- Buyer and Seller Representation
- Terms Review and Enforcement
- Closings Coordination
- Property Improvements
- Value Estimation
- Rental Management
- Lender Relations
Affiliations
- National Association of Realtors
- New Haven Middlesex Association of Realtors
- SkillsUSA CT - Chairmen, Commerical Baking
Certification
- CT Licensed Realtor - 2017-Current
- Appointed Notary Public - CT Secretary of State
Timeline
Executive Administrative Assistant
Executive Real Estate, Inc
10.2017 - Current
Realtor
Self Employed - Brokered By Executive Real Estate
09.2017 - Current
Head Pastry Chef
Quail Valley Golf And River Club
10.2015 - 05.2017
Associates of Occupational Studies - Baking And Pastry Arts
The New England Culinary Institute
- CT Licensed Realtor - 2017-Current
- Appointed Notary Public - CT Secretary of State
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