Manager Office

Location:

Charleston, SC, 29414

Posted:

October 12, 2010

Contact this candidate

Resume:

Linda LeaMond Blanchard

**** ****** ****** *****

Charleston, SC 26414

843-***-**** (home)

843-***-**** (cell)

abjlzg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To further my career by contributing my leadership,

managerial, and organizational skills to your

organization.

RELATED SKILLS:

~ Professional attire, demeanor, phone etiquette, and

communication skills

~ Ability to work independently and as a team player

~ High comfort level working with all organizational

levels, customers, clients, and vendors

~ Sound knowledge of administrative office management, to

include planning, scheduling, organizing in an efficient

and effective manner

~ Ability to receive, interpret, and respond to verbal and

written instructions

~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word,

PowerPoint, Access, and Excel Software)

along with other database software

~ Highly reliable and capable of meeting work schedule

consistently

WORK EXPERIENCE:

* Regal Catering, Charleston, SC, April 2005 - Present

Event Lead

~ Establish rapport and maintain successful

communication relative to guests needs

~ Coordinate and dispense information concerning

venue and

objectives with gracious and service first

approach

~ Prioritize and plan work activities for 15+

employees serving 150+ guests

~ Develop realistic action plans

~ Organize and schedule other people and their tasks

~ Follow through on tasks and be accountable for

deadlines

* Real Estate Management, Charleston, SC, October 2009 -

June 2010

Assistant Residential Property Manager/Office Manager

~ Plan for, set up, and coordinate repairs and

maintenance for100+ properties

~ Verify and document information on applications

and schedule lease signings

~ Interact with clients, vendors, and visitors with

respect and diplomacy to all

~ Organize to ensure timely completion of tasks

accounting for unanticipated needs

and changing priorities

~ Create, modify, maintain, and record documents

such as reports and letters using

word processing, spreadsheet, database and other

presentation software

~ Maintain office calendar to coordinate work flow

and meetings

~ Monitor and maintain current levels of office

supplies, equipment and other materials

to ensure efficient office operation

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* Crisis Ministries, Charleston, SC, October 2004 - October 2009

Food Rescue and Donations Coordinator/Weekend Kitchen Supervisor

~ Supervise and oversee work activities for fifteen+ kitchen

employees/volunteers

preparing and serving breakfast and lunch for 100+ guests (weekends

only)

~ Schedule procurement of food and personal needs items from vendors and

donors

~ Audit and manage inventory

~ Document and record all donations, store, and dispense as needed

~ Responsible for maintaining accurate records and submitting invoices

for

payment

* Personal Presence, Charleston, SC, 2000 - 2004

Maintenance Employee

~ Maintaining resort homes on Kiawah Island

* D&L Blanchard Investments, Inc., Charleston, SC, 1994 - 2000

Co-Owner,Vice President and Treasurer

~ Purchased, refurbished, and resold private residences

~ Created punch lists for updating and improving properties

~ Contracted vendors for construction and refurbishment of homes

~ Oversaw all project work until completion

~ Oversaw financial aspects such as bank loans, insurance needs,

payment of vendors, and supply acquisition

* New York Life Insurance Company, Charleston, SC, 1990 -

1994

Securities Agent

~ Retirement and estate planning, securities and

insurance sales

* Charleston County School District, Charleston, SC 1987 -

1989

Elementary School Teacher

* A1 Janitorial Services, Charleston, SC, 1979 - 1983

Owner

~ Supervision of up to 20 employees

~ Contracted with rental and private property owners on

Isle of Palms

and Kiawah Island for maintenance and upkeep of homes

~ Management of overall operations including payroll and

related tax

deductions and reporting, inventory control, and

scheduling of

transportation and appointments

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

* Birds I View Gallery, September 2008 - Present

* Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary, 1991 - 1997

* March of Dimes, 1955 - 1994

* Crisis Ministries, 1992 - 2000

Linda L. Blanchard Resume

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E EDUCATION:

Masters of Education - Early Childhood Education

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Graduation Date: 1987

Overall GPA: 3.9

Accounting and Computer Programming

Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC

Graduation Date: N/A

Overall GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology

Limestone College, Gaffney, SC

Graduation Date: 1971

Overall GPA: 3.1

REFERENCES:

Hugh Lane, President, Bank of South Carolina

256 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401