Barbara Balestrieri 720-***-****
**** * ****** *** **** 202 Aurora, CO 80014 *********@*****.***
Professional Objective:
To contribute my 10+ years of administrative skills as well as my passion for excellent customer service
Administrative Skills:
• Prepares and manages all aspects of meeting arrangements ensuring all materials/information and room set-up
are in place, including catering events as needed
• Prioritizes tasks, work load and customer issues making sure that all work is completed and issues are dealt with
in a timely manner
• Delegates work and tasks as needed to ensure timely completion of critical tasks
• Creates schedules and coordinates weekly, monthly and annual calendar activities, meetings and events.
• Maintains a highly organized work environment as well as an organized personal process of thinking and of
scheduling tasks
• Operates and maintains office equipment such as copiers, scanners, fax machines, computers, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, 2007 and 2010, including excellent data entry skills
• Exemplifies outstanding writing skills and develops professional memos, letters, thank you cards, etc.
• Processes outgoing mail and distributes incoming mail to appropriate individuals
Communication & Customer Service Skills:
• Collaborates well with clients, co-workers, management and third party organizations to ensure outstanding
results and excellent teamwork
• Communicates priority issues to appropriate supervisor and/or relevant staff in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains professional and trusting relations with diverse personality types and populations
• Demonstrates excellent telephone and email etiquette being able to build client rapport, exude a professional
demeanor and diplomatically resolve client inquiries and complaints in a manner that contributes to client satisfaction and
retention
• Clearly communicates information and organization policy while adamantly protecting and maintaining company
and client confidentiality
• Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and communication style even during times of high-volume,
time restricted and stressful situations
• Comfortable speaking and presenting ideas to others demonstrating knowledge, interest and enthusiasm about
the subject or idea that is to be communicated
Leadership Skills:
• Exhibits a flexible and helpful attitude and enjoys opportunities to assist others and take on special projects as
needed. Also is flexible in work schedule and availability
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and people-oriented environment being able to complete multiple tasks under tight
deadlines with accuracy, efficiency and necessary follow-up
• Models excellent work ethic including personal integrity, attention to detail, dependability, self-motivation,
accountability and pride in the quality of work completed
• Works autonomously, completing all tasks and duties with focus and enthusiasm and also works well in a team
environment, being able to switch working styles as needed
Work Experience
Goodwill Career Connection Center Administrative Volunteer Aurora, CO 2013- Current
Rosie’s Diner Waitress Aurora, CO 2005-2011
Temporary Employment Services Administrative Assistant Long Island, NY 1997-2005
Levittown School District Administrative Assistant/Payroll Levittown, NY 1989-1997
Education
State University of New York, Farmingdale, NY Business Administration