Andrea McDonald
** ****** **** *** ****, California 95127
H 408-***-**** C 408-***-**** abj7gh@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications Summary
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and seasoned professional with strong
experience contributing to corporate goals and objectives through essential
Administrative Support efforts.
Expertise initiating and performing office support activities
encompassing telephone management, internal / external correspondence,
scheduling / calendar management, filing, mail, supply inventory /
purchasing, travel arrangements, and various projects.
Outstanding customer relations and telephone management
qualifications. Deliver service to key clientele through an
understanding, calming, responsive, and active listening style.
Recognized as a trusted liaison and creative problem-solver exercising
professionalism, maturity, and excellent judgment. Seasoned experience
provides an exceptional ability to diffuse precarious situations that
ensure a positive outcome.
Proficient utilizing the latest office technologies and software
programs including 10-Key, typing (50 wpm), copiers, facsimiles, and
Microsoft Office. Demonstrate high energy and positive attitude in
dynamic and deadline-driven environments.
Educational Background
Associate of Science in Business, Administrative and Data Entry
Concentration
Information Processing Specialist Diploma
Institute for Business and Technology - San Jose, CA
Professional Experience
Mandala Children's Home, San Jose, CA
Preschool Teacher, 2005 ( 2008
Provided a stimulating, safe, and fun environment for children age's three
to five. Observed children's needs and interests and planned developmental
activities and lesson plans accordingly. Note progress and communicate with
staff and parents regarding successes and challenges.
Promoted to a preschool teacher after initially serving as an aid.
Recognized for being extremely proactive and possessing exceptional
collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills.
Joseph George Middle School and a Private Transportation Company, Milpitas,
CA
Volunteer Soccer and Cross Country Coach, 2003 ( 2008
Associate, 2001-2002
Served as a volunteer soccer and Assistant Cross Country Coach while
raising a family.
Worked as an associate to a private transportation company responsible
for repairing items damaged during state-to-state moves.
Remec, CSH, Milpitas, CA
Junior Administrative Assistant, 1997 ( 2001
Supported the President and senior management staff of a manufacturer of
electronic components. Responsible for managing a busy switchboard,
greeting visitors, securing the lobby, executing internal / external
communications, processing mail, providing customer service, making travel
arrangements, and assisting the purchasing department as necessary.
Served as a member of the Safety Committee.
Promoted to the Customer Service Department.
Prior Career History: ManPower, Inc. - Executive Secretary * *