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Susan Zimmermann

Chocowinity,NC

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

IBM Corporation
04.1999 - 02.2011

Administrative Assistant to various departments in the IBM Corporation

  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency

Administrative Assistant Contractor

Tascor
05.1998 - 04.1999

Administrative Assistant Contractor to IBM Corporation.

  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Customer Service Representative and Teller

Putnam County National Bank
01.1995 - 04.1998

Customer Service Representative, Teller and Administrative Assistant.

  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Maintained and balanced Federal Reserve Account, which included wiring of funds.

Senior Secretary Specialist

IBM Corporation
05.1973 - 09.1980
  • Transcribed letters, memoranda and other documents from digital recordings and dictating machines.
  • Fielded numerous telephone calls and emails daily and handled many requests without any input from senior staff.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Helped team of 10 HR staff work efficiently by skillfully handling administrative needs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Harriman College
Harriman, NY
05.1973

Skills

  • Calendar Management
  • Office Administration
  • Filing
  • Reception Oversight
  • Travel Coordination
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Meeting Arrangements
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Professional and Mature
  • Event Coordination
  • Conflict Mediation

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

IBM Corporation
04.1999 - 02.2011

Administrative Assistant Contractor

Tascor
05.1998 - 04.1999

Customer Service Representative and Teller

Putnam County National Bank
01.1995 - 04.1998

Senior Secretary Specialist

IBM Corporation
05.1973 - 09.1980

Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Harriman College
Susan Zimmermann