DEBORAH N. SMITH
** **** **** ? Manchester, CT **040 ? 860-***-**** ? **********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced Sales/Administrative Assistant awarded for going the "Extra
Mile", performing above the standard expectations. Proven ability to
multitask while managing order in difficult situations. Experienced in
multi-line telephone system; promptly screen and direct incoming calls to
the appropriate person and take complete accurate messages.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Internet
. Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability
to address the needs of clients and co-workers in a friendly and
professional manner
. Outstanding organizational skills and problem solving skills
. Detail oriented, accurate and focused
WORK HISTORY:
Cox Media (Manchester, CT) 2000-
2009
SALES/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
. Provided administrative support to twelve personnel from four
departments (Sales, Research, Traffic and Marketing), demonstrating
ability to improvise and meet demanding deadlines
. Assisted the Sales team with customer account maintenance and data
entry
. Reserved and prepared facility rooms for business meetings and ensured
that all necessary logistics were accommodated for
. Received, distributed and sent out all mail and overnight packages
(UPS, FedEx and DHL)
. Managed facilities with office supplies, equipment and services
ordering and inventory control which saved the company an average of
20%
. Prepared, edited and assembled proposals and media kits for
completeness and accuracy for the sales, marketing and research
departments which generated business
. Prepared and edited reports, invoices, letters, memos, financial
statements and spreadsheets
Kaiser Permanente (Manchester, CT)
1993-2000
RECEPTIONIST
. Provided excellent customer service to patients by resolving concerns,
assisting with completion of forms and satisfying their immediate
needs
. Handled multi-line telephone; screened and directed incoming calls
promptly in a friendly courteous manner to appropriate person
. Performed a wide variety of general receptionist duties and staff
assistance
. Medical Records; created, filed, faxed, copied and updated records
while maintaining patients confidentiality
. Data entry: ICD-9 & CPT coding and billing
. Received co-payments and balanced cash drawer with accuracy
. Scheduled appointments, referrals and updated patients demographic
information
MILITARY
United States Air Force Reserves (Chicopee, MA)
Honorable Discharge: 10 years