Administrative Assistant Office
Resume:
Katherine A. Palkowski
Cell: 912-***-****
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Profile
Administrative professional offering versatile office management skills and
proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Strong planner and problem solver
who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds
expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
without compromising quality.
Education
Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI – BA Degree/ Pre Law
Relevant Courses:
Majors in Political Science and Criminal Justice
Minors in Human Resource Development and British Literature
Professional Development:
• Microsoft Office Specialist XP Master Certification (MOUS XP)
Key Skills
Office Office Management AP/AR Languages:
Skills: Records Management Front Desk Reception Fluent Italian
Database Executive Support Conversational French
Administration Travel Coordination Some German
Spreadsheets/Report Specification Editing
s IT support
Event Management
Marketing
Comput MS Office Adobe Photoshop Web Design
er Skills: Windows 7 Adobe Acrobat Graphic Design
Professional
Experience
Salt & Lime Design Designer/Photographer – 2004 current
Freelance Photography, Web Design and Graphic Designer
Highlights:
Event and Product Photography
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Creation and Maintenance of Web Sites
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Logo Creation
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Various Graphics Work
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BP Barber Savannah, GA Administrative Assistant II – 2007 2010
Administrative Assistant and Support for an Engineering Company
Highlights:
Communicated effectively with multiple offices to plan meetings and prepare Lunch
& Learns for vendors. Established strong relationships to gain support and
effectively achieve results.
Entrusted to manage office in the supervisor’s absence. Provided timely, courteous
and knowledgeable response to information requests; screened and transferred
calls; and prepared official Company correspondence.
Developed comprehensive, 50 page training manual to enable faster ramp up for
newly hired administrative staff.
Earned excellent marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in
areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; ability to learn and master new
concepts; positive work ethic; and commitment to providing unsurpassed service.
Edited and prepared Specifications and Contract Documents for project bidding.
Byrd Cookie Company Executive Assistant – 2006 2007
Assistant to the President of a Cookie Manufacturing Company
Highlights:
Assisted in daily operating tasks for the President
Met with vendors, clients, sales and marketing staff.
Assisted in online ordering and phone in ordering processes
Updated web page for sale information and design updates.
Fill in support for Receptionist, Retail Store, and Shipping
Snelling Personnel Savannah, GA Temporary Office Work – 2005 2006
Took temporary position throughout the area in a large scope of duties.
Highlights:
Billing for Construction Offices, Distribution Centers and Trucking Services
Medical Records Clerk
Reprographics and Graphic Design Center Assistant
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Receptionist for Law Firm, Medical & Dental Offices, Realty Office and Architectural
Office
Dispatch for Satellite Installation Company.
Vermont Protection & Advocacy Montpelier VT Office Manager – 2003 2005
Managed office for Law Firm that specialized in the legal rights and advocacy of the
mentally & physically challenged.
Highlights:
Managed office and assisted the Executive Director
Prepared grants that funded the office (PAIMI, PADD and PAIR)
Worked directly with clients with troubleshooting and assistances for non legal
issues
AP/AR support for Bookkeeper
Developed and Designed the Web Site
Travel Coordination for Advocates and Attorneys
Bombardier Transportation Barre, VT Human Resource Assistant – 1998 2003
Handled day to day HR duties and assisted HR Manager and Industrial Nurse when
necessary for a bi lingual manufacturing plant that built high speed rail trains for
Amtrak Acela
Highlights:
New Employee Orientation
Benefits Administration
Plant Tours for VIPs
Developed and edited the plant newsletter
Other Work Experiences 2003 and Before
Highlights:
Hotel Front Desk Manger
Benefit Claims for Private Medical Insurance Company
Medical Policy / Plan Creation for Private Insurance Brokerage
Tourist Office Manger of Area Chamber of Commerce
Retail Sales
Hobbies and Interests
Highlights:
Photography
Web Design
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Painting
Travel
Graphic Design & Digital Art
Reading
Professional and personal references available upon request.
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