Stephanie F. A. Lodge
Cleveland, OH 44111
216-***-**** *********@*******.***
Summary
Goal oriented, creative Administrative Professional with 10 + years of
experience in challenging office settings with a focus on customer service.
Recognized strengths include problem solving, attention to detail, and the
ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
Reputation for maintaining confidentiality, 'tying up loose ends', and
achieving increased office efficiency while surpassing customer needs.
Areas of Expertise include
Coordination and Organization Client billing (AP, AR)
Customer service Budget management
Desktop publishing Interpersonal communications - written
/ verbal
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite Standard AutoDesk Architectural Desktop 3.3
Lotus Notes 6.5 Microsoft Suite
Oracle Applications 11i QuickBooks
Yardi Enterprise Windows Vista
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Cleveland Animal Protective League, Cleveland, OH 2007 - Present
Small Mammal Volunteer
Increase of quality of life for small mammals in need through maintaining a
clean, healthy environment.
. Help to maintain healthy, happy animals through monitoring behavior,
health, and providing back-up to co-workers as needed.
. Help to increase socialization with abused animals and attend to special
grooming needs which lead to faster adoptions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Towers Perrin, Cleveland, OH 2008 - 2009
Project Administrator
Provided administrative support for 15 + people in the Retirement line of
business for Northern Ohio area and for up to 12 additional administrative
staff. Coordinated billings (from beginning to end), including follow-up
for accounts receivable for 12 +Retirement clients.
. Demonstrated strong communication skills in collaborating with co-workers
for project set-up, contract administration and special projects ensuring
deadlines / timelines were met.
. Coordinated and prepared meetings/events with the Cleveland office and
other Towers Perrin locations resulting in minimal scheduling issues and
increasing productivity.
. Increased quality control and coordinated with multiple co-workers and
offices to complete the proper proofreading and editing on client work.
. Effective presentation and written documentation/communication
preparation.
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. Complex scheduling and travel arrangements which resulted in greater
efficiency.
. Improved quality in preparing client invoices, researching billing and
expense discrepancies and managed project budgets.
Kennedy Wilson Ohio Management, Cleveland, OH 2004 - 2008
Property Executive Assistant
Maintained communications with an excess of 60 tenants at various
commercial properties located in the Greater Cleveland Area. Established a
solid relationship with tenants by reacting to all of their needs.
. Managed all tenant relations and technical support at multiple locations
by responding quickly to any special requests/technical issues.
. Prepared marketing communications; designed the prototype brochure for
building leasing, designed multiple ads published in Crain's Business and
Smart Business Magazines that increased building's exposure in the local
community.
. Composed and coordinated quarterly newsletters that kept tenants informed
of updates.
. Developed and delivered graphic communications for management within
strict deadlines.
. Planned and orchestrated all tenant appreciation and philanthropic events
on a modest budget.
. Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline
processes and increased efficiency and productivity.
. Able to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and proficiently.
. Input and follow-up for accounts payable and receivable with impeccable
results.
Manufacturing Small Business Development Center, Kent, OH 2000 - 2004
Administrative and Research Associate
Researched Manufacturing Small Businesses in the Cleveland and Akron areas.
Efficiently performed various administrative support functions, along with
aiding in presentations for the clients.
. Assisted Director with researching needs which aided to develop plans for
improvement for clients.
. Supported and coordinated the center's training programs which in turn
increased the efficiency of the clients' manufacturing businesses.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
BA, Graduated with Honors, cum laude, Kent State University, Kent, OH
Microsoft Office Specialist - Microsoft Office Word 2003
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps, Parris Island, SC
Subsistence Supply Clerk in the First Battalion mess hall.
. Managed inventory and maintained 99% accuracy for all subsistence items
in the mess hall.
. Received shipments and rotated food effective to ensure that only the
freshest foods were served to recruits and fellow Marines.
. Received Meritorious Unit Commendation and Certificate of Commendation
for providing support to 3rd Recruit Battalion as they underwent and
completed final test as a recruit, the Crucible.