Zelma Rivas
Post Office Box ****, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone 518-***-****
Email Address: abg8n4@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain an administrative assistant position that draws upon
my proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, my experience prioritizing
goals, ability to work independently, work under pressure, multi-task,
improvise and meet demanding deadlines.
Skills
. Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Internet proficient, Typing
. Proofreading, public relations, problem resolution abilities
. Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
. Punctuality, reliability, confidentiality, integrity
Education
Masters of Science, Public Administration
Sage College of Albany
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Sage College of Albany
Paralegal Certificate, Marist College
Employment
Kelly Services - State of New York Temporary Secretary (2010 - 2011)
Provided a full range of administrative, secretarial and office support to
the Associate Director and office staff; maintained Associate Director's
calendar; answered telephones; open, reviewed and distribute mail; scan and
filed documents into the electronic document management system; entered
updates and/or contract changes into the document management system (DMS);
created various documents and charts; assisted with rewriting and
proofreading documents; coordinated travel arrangements and processed
travel vouchers, scheduled meetings and coordinated conference calls.
Additional Administrative and Secretarial Experience:
. Provided administrative and secretarial support to various units;
supervised clerical staff; created charts, graphs, spreadsheets.
Prepared reports using statistical and narrative information. Prepared
responses to letters concerning program policies and procedures for own
or Director's signature; distributed new policies and procedures.
Performed search by Internet for time-sensitive department related
issues. Performed complex administrative office duties as requested.
. Functioned as a team player; facilitated office meetings; delegated and
oversaw work, made certain that Units met all necessary deadlines and
associated Unit goals; trained employees how to use software programs;
assisted with basic troubleshooting of software and hardware; and,
assisted with any special projects.
. Prepared and processed purchase order requests. Created, organized and
maintained files (including
electronic) of correspondence, filed the material and searched for the
material when requested. Periodically purged obsolete material for
storage or disposal.
. Customer service - responded to inquiries from customers by email,
correspondence, telephone and fax. Compiled data relevant to complex
inquiries in order to provide a basis for a reply. Disseminated reports
and documents to internal and external stakeholders.
. Reviewed all incoming mail and determined their significance. Opened,
reviewed and distributed mail in accordance with staff assignments.