SHARON M. HOWARD
Kenmore, New York 14217
716-***-**** (h)
716-***-**** (c)
**********@***.***
OBJECTIVE: A challenging position as an administrative assistant at
a reputable, growth-oriented organization which will
allow me to further utilize my existing skills and
enable me to acquire new abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
. Numerous years as an administrative assistant in
corporate environments.
. Accomplished in all aspects of secretarial skills and
procedures.
. Ability to deal with confidential matters in a
professional manner.
. Highly motivated, efficient and results oriented.
. Competent at working independently or as a
cooperative team member.
SKILLS:
. MS Word 2003, Word 2007, Windows XP Vista/7
. Outlook
. WordPerfect 11 and 12
. Group Wise
. PC Law
. Excel
. Dictation and Transcription
. Extensive familiarity with all office equipment
. 60 wpm Typing Speed
. Receptionist
2008-2009 Colucci & Gallaher, P.C. - Buffalo, NY
Legal Administrative Assistant
( Dictaphone transcription.
( Composed correspondence, memos and e-mail.
( Prepared pleadings and court documents.
( Managed and maintained executive's schedules.
( Telephone contact with clients, judges and attorneys.
( Prepared agendas and travel reservations for
executives.
2006-2008 Gross, Shuman, Brizdle & Gilfillan, P.C. - Buffalo, NY
Legal Administrative Assistant
( Drafted, revised and red-lined various corporate
agreements.
( Submitted and prepare UCC Financing Statements.
( Prepared documentation necessary for commercial
transactions.
( Prepared documentation for mergers and acquisitions.
( Extensive drafting of correspondence, memos and e-
mails.
( Dictaphone transcription.
2001-2006 Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. - Buffalo, NY
Legal Administrative Assistant
( Drafted, revised and red-lined various corporate
agreements.
( Typed entire company documents, prepare responses to
correspondence.
( Prepared documents for residential, commercial and SBA
transactions.
( Organized closing binders for various transactions.
( Responsible for routing post-closing loan documents to
various
institutions.
( Prepared documentation for submission to Surrogate's
Court.
1995-2001 Cohen Swados Wright Hanifin Bradford & Brett, LLP -
Buffalo, NY
Legal Administrative Assistant
( Prepared billing statements, real estate and estate
planning documents.
( Writing, editing and proofing of correspondence.
( Dictation and transcription.
( Answered, screened and directed telephone inquiries.
( Established a personal rapport with clients.
1993-1995 Ernst & Young - Buffalo, NY
Administrative Assistant to Manufacturing and Health
Care Consultants
( Planned and coordinated meetings with visiting
executives.
( Provided secretarial and administrative support to
consulting staff of 10.
( Organized and maintained a weekly plan for
consulting staff.
( Handled travel arrangements.
( Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
1984-1993 Transcontinent Record Sales, Inc./Amherst Records, Inc. -
Buffalo, NY
Administrative Assistant to Vice President and Corporate
Counsel
( Created and maintained filing system.
( Implemented tickle system to ensure effective
follow up.
( Composed general correspondence, memos, agreements
and reports.
( Dictation and transcription.
( Extensive client contact.
( Extensive familiarity with all office equipment.
EDUCATION:
Diploma - Administrative Secretarial - Bryant & Stratton
B.S. - Elementary Education - D'Youville College
AWARDS: Received Student Teacher of the Year Award from D'Youville
College.
REFERENCES: Available upon request.