Administrative Assistant Office

** ***** ******

Williamstown Massachusetts *****

email *****.*******@*****.***

phone 413-***-****

SKILLS SUMMARY

Detail-oriented, efficient, creative, outside ȁthe ȁbox thinker. Accomplished editor/proofreader of

medical journals, textbooks, websites, newsletter, and archaeological journal. Standards of the

highest quality. Quick and avid learner. Strong organizational, communication, and supervisory

skills. Intuitive ability to streamline office procedures. Flexible, positive attitude, team player.

Strong problem ȁsolving and analytical skills. Foundation in office management in diverse

environments: academic, small business, corporate, museum, publishing.

EXPERIENCE

Williams College, Office of Career Counseling, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Ø Webmaster/Information Systems Specialist (2005 - 2012)

Ø Recruiting Coordinator/Technical Coordinator (1990 ȁ 2005)

• Office management

• Supervised student workers

• Trained students and staff – computer programs and office procedures

• Coordinated all aspects of on ȁcampus recruiting (100+ organizations)

• Managed resource library of physical and online resources

• Bookkeeping

• Reports - Annual Report and as needed

• Developed and managed website

• Managed student information database

• Technical troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common computer problems

• Upgraded hardware and software components as required

• Editor, Guidelines (department’s monthly newsletter) paper and online

• Writer/Editor, Spotlight on Careers: Computers and the Internet – Liberal Arts Career

Network

• Wrote student and staff instruction manuals for Symplicity software

• Designed logos – department, alumni network, letterhead

The Review of Archaeology, Manchester, Vermont

Ø Managing Editor (part-time 1978 ȁ present)

Solicit, edit, proofread reviews of archaeological books

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Typesetting (paste ȁup, layout)

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Distribution

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Create and maintain subscription database

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Bookkeeping

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OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Williams College, Registrar’s Office

Ø Administrative Assistant

Patten Corporation, Stamford, Vermont

Ø Bookkeeper

Publications, Inc., Salem, Massachusetts (medical and college textbooks)

Ø Freelance typesetting and proofreading

Hot Water Works, Manchester, Vermont

Ø Office Manager

Stained Glass Association of America, North Adams, Massachusetts

Ø Coordinator of Stained Glass School

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

FileMaker Pro Microsoft Office Suite Dreamweaver HTML CSS Quark PC Mac

EDUCATION

Berkshire Community College

• A.S. Business Careers (2000) High Honors, Thi Pheta Kappa

• Webmaster Certification (1996)

Additional College Courses

Accounting, Berkshire Environment, Concepts of Biology, Conservation of Natural Resources,

Cost Accounting, Design, Dimensions of Learning, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain,

English Composition II, Intro to Philosophy, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology, Medical

Terminology, Painting with Pastels, Social ȁPsychology, Studio Art

Professional Development Workshops

How to Supervise People, The Exceptional Assistant, Leadership and Supervisory Skills,

Managing Multiple Priorities, Powerful Communication Skills for Women

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

Elder Services of Berkshire County American Cancer Society Williams College Credit Union

REFERENCES

Fatma Kassamali, Prior Director, Office of Career Counseling, Williams College 909-***-****

John Noble, Director, Career Center, Williams College ******@********.***

Rachel Meier, Co-Worker, Office of Career Counseling, Williams College 413-***-****

Kathleen M. Case, Office of Career Counseling, Williams College 413-***-****

Constance West, Review of Archaeology 802-***-****

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