Karin Lewis
***** **** ****** ***** ************, FL 32222
904-***-**** abj1qw@r.postjobfree.com
Highly Effective Administrative Professional
Unsurpassed Customer Service / Entrepreneurial Expertise
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Patient Coordinator/Reception/Medical Transcriptionist
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, May 2009 – August 2010
First point of contact for patients of 13 world-renowned retina specialists. Responsible
for new patient intake, verification of medical insurances, as well as compassionate interaction
with our patients during all phases of their visit, to ensure a positive experience. In addition,
support physicians’ heavy correspondence output via medical transcription.
Director of Operations
Alan Flusser Custom, New York, New York, September 2008 – May, 2009
Responsible for day-to-day operations at this state-of-the-art custom menswear company. Daily
interface with our elite clientele, ushering them through the lengthy custom menswear process to
its completion. Provided administrative support to Managing Partner and noted designer Alan
Flusser, including preparing and editing correspondence, all travel arrangements, creation of
seasonal mailings, maintenance and update of client database. Additionally, worked with Mr.
Flusser to create a more focused, person-centric approach to outreach, researching top law firms,
ad agencies, etc., to pinpoint likely Alan Flusser Custom clients.
Owner
KarinArts, East Brunswick, New Jersey, 1990-September, 2008
Created highly successful mural and portrait business, operating throughout the tri-state
area. Developed long-standing relationships with store owners and designers to initiate consis-
tent customer leads. Painted breathtaking art murals on walls in clients’ residences.
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Assistant to the President
Henri Bendel, New York, New York, 1988-1990
Performed all administrative support functions for this top fashion executive. Planned
and coordinated meetings and events with nine department managers, including party planning
and travel arrangements. Occasionally assisted display designer with windows and tabletop.
Assistant to the President; Creative Associate
Alan Flusser International, New York, New York, 1984-1988
Personal secretary to Mr. Flusser. Additionally, assisted artistic director in the design and
merchandising of the Japanese collection of this high-end custom menswear line. Created vivid,
exciting fashion artwork which was essential to the success of the line in the competitive
Japanese market.
Assistant to Division Director; Showroom Sales Manager
The Designer Group (Division of Phillips-Van Heusen), New York, New York, 1980-1984
Provided administrative support to Division Director. Created spirited, highly effective
presentations of Geoffrey Beene designer shirt collections. Responsible for ordering, stocking,
and attractive merchandising of product. Built relationships with vendors from all over the
United States.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University
94 credits toward B.A., Senior Class Status, Major in English, Minor in Art
STRENGTHS/PROFICIENCES
Second-to-none interpersonal skills
Strong ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team
Exemplary work ethic; reliability; loyalty
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint