Manager Administrative Assistant

Nayna

Patel

Santa Clara, CA *****

**********@*******.*** . 408-***-**** . Cell 408-***-****

Objective

To utilize my creative talent and innovative planning skills in a position

that will enhance my unique abilities within an organization whose work

benefits the community.

Summary

Over 17 years of experience in management, accounting, budgeting, project

management and support, as well as event planning. History of excellent,

high quality work performed both accurately and efficiently. Thoughtful and

motivated people person, who thrives both independently and as a strong

part of a team.

Experience

Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills. Non - Profit organization

1993-2010

Volunteer & Donor Coordinator (promoted)

Oversaw recruitment, training, appreciations and evaluation of 1,000

Volunteers yearly. Attained 150% growth of the Volunteer Program. Piloted

a giving program with corporations and individuals to help develop

resources. Maintained budget, supervised outdoor projects and office

volunteers. Organized donor cultivation, logistics and decorations for all

fundraising events. As a part of the Development Team, worked with major

donors to fulfill the mission and to strategize successful fundraising

events.

Office and Nature Shop Manager (promoted)

Assisted in the planning and coordinating of special public events.

Performed routine operations in the Nature Shop, including buying

merchandise, managing staff and volunteers. Managed budget, assisted

finance with bookkeeping, accounting, and worked with vendors. Maintained

all office equipment, leases and contracts.

Administrative Assistant (promoted)

Assisted the Executive Director in restoring operational policies,

reorganized office systems, negotiated new lease contracts and maintenance

procedures. Main liaison and direct communication link with staff and

Board. Organized Board and staff meetings, reconciled all invoices for

Property Manager, and managed routine correspondence with staff, Board and

the public. Assisted in Human Resources functions, tracked staff vacations

and sick time accruals. Oversaw daily routine for staff of 30+ and all

facets of office management.

Accounts Clerk Vidicopy Corporation Sunnyvale CA 1989-

1991

Managed all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Oversaw

data entry, coding, matching and processing individual check requests.

Prepared daily receipts and invoices. Assisted in all aspects of payroll

processing, including employee time cards salary adjustments and employee

inquiries.

Senior Supervisor Borough of Brent Community Outreach. England UK

Coordinated and managed Community Service projects, recruited, trained and

supervised community service employees. Oversaw and strategized planning of

welfare activities of the center.

Team Supervisor (Promoted) Asian Action Group. England UK

Counseled disabled and minority groups in areas such as immigration, health

and welfare, and various state funded educational programs. Organized and

planned activities for children and elderly clients.

Skills;

Adept at operating all office machines. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft

Word. Working knowledge of office accounting software, Excel, Photoshop,

Adobe PageMaker, Exceed database, Lotus 123, Microfiche.

Education Hendon College of further Education England UK 1983

. Certificate of achievement, new office technology. Introduction to

micro-computers. Databases and spreadsheets. Word processing, office

procedures and best practices

. London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Computer and Literacy using

Amstrad/Locoscipt

. Child care and Welfare courses

. Copland High School England UK 1980

. Graduated with "O" levels in Math, English, History and Biology

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