Tara Winchester
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Bellefonte,PA
Summary
Accuracy-driven Program Assistant successful at delivering key clerical support to internal teams, customers, vendors and other stakeholders. Demonstrated success in analytical problem solving and boosting operational efficiency. Bringing superior performance in office support and customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Assistant
Penn State University
University Park, PA
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted Director with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities that resulted in increased student engagement.
- Reviewed and strengthened program operations with continuous assessment of operational plans and strategies.
- Supported logistics for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance.
- Assisted in gathering of program data to compose thorough monthly reports.
- Planned and instituted social media plan for office while working closely with communications department.
Executive Assistant
HR Office Temp Services (Penn State University)
State College, PA
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Managed calendars for Associate CIO and other directors within department.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Created and processed detailed expense reports.
Manager
Pizza Mia
Bellefonte, PA
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Promoted atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Maintenance Special Projects
Associated Realty Property Management
State College, PA
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Effectively doubled amount of approved renovations contributing to increase in company revenue within first year of employment.
- Coordinated all renovations including ordering materials, scheduling vendors, and assuring proper distribution of funds.
- Liaison between all parties involved in project, including tenants, accounting department and property owners.
- Originated work orders and provided consistent follow-up to ensure completion.
- Effectively handled all complaints and inquiries to tenant accounts.
Project Coordinator
AccuWeather
State College, PA
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Managed several Executives' calendars including scheduling multi-person meetings.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Was integral in establishing new department within company.
- Orchestrated all sales and training meetings.
- Created creative content to be sent to customers.
- Partnered with marketing department to implement new surveying program to produce better products.
- Processed purchase orders and travel reimbursements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellefonte Area High School
Bellefonte, PA 09.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
Scheduling and Calendar Management
Social Media Management
Project Planning
Timeline
Program Assistant
Penn State University
06.2019 - Current
Executive Assistant
HR Office Temp Services (Penn State University)
03.2019 - 06.2019
Manager
Pizza Mia
11.2017 - 10.2018
Maintenance Special Projects
Associated Realty Property Management
04.2016 - 11.2017
Project Coordinator
AccuWeather
08.2013 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Bellefonte Area High School
09.1996 - 06.2000