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S. VIOLET BERGER

S. VIOLET BERGER

Hollywood

Summary

Experienced in coordinating administrative tasks and maintaining organized office environments. Utilizes strong organizational skills to enhance office efficiency and support team operations. Demonstrates a track record of effective communication and multitasking to meet diverse administrative needs.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Atlantic Shore Retirement Residence
12.2001 - 09.2024
  • Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
  • Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Greet visitors or callers and manage their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate people according to their needs.
  • Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
  • Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
  • Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
  • Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
  • Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
  • Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
  • Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
  • Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
  • Manage projects or contribute to committee or teamwork.
  • Mail newsletters, promotional material, or other information.
  • Order and dispense supplies.
  • Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.
  • Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.
  • Establish work procedures or schedules and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff.
  • Coordinate conferences and meetings.
  • Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for office personnel.
  • Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
  • Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation for new staff.

Administrative Assistant

Hair Club for Men
03.1998 - 06.2000
  • Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
  • Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
  • Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors.
  • Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.
  • Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
  • Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
  • File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
  • Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
  • Make travel arrangements for executives.
  • Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
  • Prepare agendas and make arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons, for committee, board, and other meetings.
  • Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
  • Provide clerical support to other departments.
  • Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
  • Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures for offices or organizations.
  • Supervise and train other clerical staff and arrange for employee training by scheduling training or organizing training material.
  • Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures for employees.
  • Meet with individuals, special interest groups and others on behalf of executives, committees, and boards of directors.
  • Review operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures.
  • Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
  • Operate multi line phone systems

Front Desk Receptionist

FringeZ Hair Salon
05.1993 - 02.1996
  • Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, provide information, take messages, or schedule appointments.
  • Greet people enter establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
  • Transmit information or documents to customers using computers, mail, or facsimile machines.
  • Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
  • Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
  • File and maintain records.
  • Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
  • Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
  • Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
  • Receive payment and record receipts for services.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
  • Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
  • Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
  • Take orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled.
  • Enroll individuals to participate in programs and notify them of their acceptance.
  • Calculate and quote rates for tours, stocks, insurance policies, or other products or services.
  • Schedule space or equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants.
  • Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.
  • Assist stylists with customers
  • Shampoo Clients hair
  • Make coffee and arrange snacks
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Empty garbage
  • Wash, fold, and put towels in proper locations
  • Sales of hair care products
  • Order and maintain inventory

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Cooper City High School, Cooper City, FL
06.1992

Cosmetologist License preparation

Sheridan Vocational, Hollywood, FL
11.1993

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Efficient task management
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Comply with guidelines effectively
  • Professional respect
  • Integrity in communication
  • Quick learner
  • Goal-oriented
  • Independent task management
  • Skilled in creating documents and presentations using Microsoft Office
  • Experienced with multi-line phone systems
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Effective prioritization
  • Strong interpersonal skills in teams
  • Optimize time management
  • Task follow-up proficiency
  • Service excellence
  • Detail-oriented data management
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Administrative support
  • Organizational support skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Effective time management
  • Data analysis in Excel
  • Document management
  • Skilled in Microsoft Outlook communication tools
  • Client relationship management
  • Experienced with digital tools
  • Records management
  • Customer service expertise
  • Document management support
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Proficient in problem resolution
  • Calendar management
  • Documentation management
  • Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
  • Office operations management
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Accurate data input
  • Calendar organization
  • Collaborative team member
  • Excel data management
  • Organized scheduling coordination
  • Accurate recordkeeping
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Data management
  • Results-driven under deadlines
  • Document organization
  • Experienced professionalism
  • Effective schedule coordination
  • Data organization and archiving
  • Invoice management
  • Comprehensive documentation skills
  • Building professional connections
  • Organized mail management
  • Strong attention to detail
  • PowerPoint presentation design
  • Records administration
  • Data organization
  • Data acquisition
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Effective prioritization
  • Document management
  • Experienced in managing multi-line phone systems
  • Data organization in spreadsheets
  • Client engagement
  • Multi-line phone management
  • Problem-solving resourcefulness
  • Records management
  • Event management
  • Skilled in digital tools
  • Confidential information handling
  • Event coordination
  • Critical thinking for problem-solving
  • Regulatory compliance documentation
  • Spreadsheet analysis
  • Effective internal communications
  • Effective schedule coordination
  • Online research proficiency
  • Operational streamlining
  • Mail coordination
  • Scheduling and organizing meetings
  • Document management systems
  • Telephone system management
  • Administrative operations
  • Financial record management
  • Attendance data management
  • Purchase order management
  • Team coordination
  • Analytical report development
  • Client account management
  • Accurate timesheet processing
  • Data organization and maintenance
  • Skill enhancement coaching
  • Database management
  • Quality control management
  • Project execution
  • Staff management
  • Document preparation
  • Accurate account reconciliation
  • Financial planning and payroll
  • Financial record assistance
  • Data organization
  • Project coordination
  • Mail management
  • Expense management
  • Team leadership
  • Inventory management systems
  • Maintenance of office machinery
  • Professional correspondence writing
  • Reception management
  • Data report generation
  • Team collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • Collaborative strategic planning

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Administrative Assistant - Atlantic Shore Retirement Residence
12.2001 - 09.2024
Administrative Assistant - Hair Club for Men
03.1998 - 06.2000
Front Desk Receptionist - FringeZ Hair Salon
05.1993 - 02.1996
Sheridan Vocational - , Cosmetologist License preparation
Cooper City High School - High School Diploma, General Studies