V ALERIA A . W ALTON

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SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Administrative Support Event Planner

Organizational Skills Travel Coordinator

Creative Programming Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership Ability Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills Editorial and Publishing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

02/13 – 01/14 THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE, PHYSICS RESEARCH

Provided administrative support to Condensed Matter Faculty in Physics Research

Coordinated U.S. and International travel arrangements for members of the Physics Research Department

Initiated travel reimbursement requests for faculty, post-doctoral candidates, research collaborators and guest speakers

Assisted in the arrangements for (weekly) Physics Colloquiums including speaker travel arrangements, meals, event scheduling

and advertising.

09/07 - 08/12 THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH

ASSISTANT, STUDENT LIFE, DIVERSITY AND CAREER SERVICES OFFICES

Provided administrative support to Assistant Director of Student Life and Diversity.

Assisted Career Services Coordinator with yearly job fair.

Collaborated and conducted campus workshops to enhance campus services for military students and their families.

Participated in key leadership roles on committees for various student events.

Contributed creative programming schemes for campus activities, events and student organizations.

Established strong relationships with various faculty and staff on the campuses

05/11 -06/11 THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH

CANADIAN PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Researched deep water ports and gateways for shipments, cargo container companies, modes of transportation for cargo at

various ports around the world.

Completed research for thee Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament, House of Commons Atlantic Gateway Research Project.

05/86 -05/08 BEE LINE AUTO SERVICE INC. MARION, OH

CO- OWNER

Managed payroll, employee benefits, and accounts payable and receivable.

Prepared financial statements.

Maintained Supplier base.

Handled contracts for rentals.

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1984 - 1991 THE CITY OF UPPER SANDUSKY UPPER SANDUSKY, OH

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR

Provided administrative support to the Mayor.

Prepared and submitted all city permits.

Prepared legal bidding for city projects and equipment purchases.

Maintained employee files and assisted auditor with payroll and accounting.

EDUCATION

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts, English

Minor: Political Science and Professional Writing

Associates of Arts

Relevant Course Work: English 567 Rhetoric and Community Service course for a Pay It Forward Grant

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Ohio State University Homecoming Committee (Marion Campus)

The Ohio State University Non-Traditional Student Organization

The Ohio State University at Marion International Festival and Multicultural Student Organization

Buckeye Military Support Student Organization

Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities Event Advisor

The Ohio State University at Marion Student Life Student Organization Representative

Cornfield Review – Editorial Staff

OSUM Non-Traditional Students Blog, Senior Editor

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Coordinated field trip and raised $3000+ to fund field trip for St. Peter’s Elementary School to travel to Nationwide Arena

Columbus Capitals PeeWee Hockey Team Fundraising Chair for donation to Children’s Hospital

Organized Columbus Capitals Hockey Team tours of Nationwide Arena and Christmas Party

Coordinated, organized and raised funds for the Columbus Blue Jackets “Go for t he Goal” Program (2002) to visit St. Peter’s

Elementary School, Union Middle School, and Wyandot Memorial Hospital. Resulting in marketing, public relations,

educational importance, and youth physical fitness education for all involved. Students particip ating received one each of a free

personal pan pizza gift certificate and an official hockey puck.

Coordinated beverages and meals for all volunteers and staff at the Harley Davidson dealership in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, for a

three day 24/hour event for the Vietnam Traveling Wall. (This was accomplished within a two week time period)

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