Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hard-working, dedicated, and people-oriented professional in search of a position that allows me to apply my skills and
knowledge.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Center For Educational Innovation
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams and executives.
Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management and updated calendars.
Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
Facilitated board meeting agendas and distributed support materials in advance for successful sessions.
Participated in frequent communication with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events.
Supervised executive and management calendars while allocating tasks to administrative support team for smooth operational flow.
Ordered catering or restaurant delivery to offer food and beverages to meeting and conference attendees.
Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
Compiled meeting agendas and supportive materials ahead of meetings.
Provided accurate, up-to-date information to external parties through emails, phone calls and in-person interactions.
Managed all aspects of catering needs for special events hosted by the organization.
Assisted in organizing conferences, seminars and other events as directed by the executives.
Technical Assistant
Syncgrades
New York, NY
09.2022 - 04.2023
Supported department efforts to develop and maintain systems.
Gathered, organized and validated or entered data to support administrative services.
Maintained records and data by entering into databases, developing tracking systems and setting up files.
Devised documents, spreadsheets or presentation materials to foster administrative support.
Liaised with cross-functional teams to deliver highest-quality services to customers.
Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
Answered phones and routed voicemails to respective employees.
Acted as technical resource for internal and external customers by answering inquiries and coordinating responses.
Customer Service Associate
Wakefern
Pleasantville, NY
10.2021 - 08.2022
Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.
Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Addressed inquiries, resolved customer issues and managed customer relations.
Handled large amounts of cash and balanced cash drawer daily within prescribed balancing guidelines.
Operated multi-line phone system and online messaging system to communicate with customers.
Followed policies and procedures to meet or exceed established performance requirements.
Office Manager
Rosenthal JCC
Pleasantville, NY
09.2000 - 10.2004
Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
Prepared meeting agendas and recorded and transcribed minutes.
Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
Implemented corporate or departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management.
Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by promptly resolving client and case issues.
Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Political Science
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
05.2000
Skills
Customer Support
MS Office proficiency
Inbound and Outbound Calling
Bilingual Albanian and English
Customer relations
High-energy attitude
Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
Excel Spreadsheets
Administrative Support Specialist
Mail Management
Meeting Planning
Executive Schedule Management
Meeting Agenda Preparation
Meeting Minutes
Correspondence and Memos
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Center For Educational Innovation
04.2023 - Current
Technical Assistant
Syncgrades
09.2022 - 04.2023
Customer Service Associate
Wakefern
10.2021 - 08.2022
Office Manager
Rosenthal JCC
09.2000 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Political Science