Sandra M. Starkel
Granby, CT *****
**********@*******.***, 860-***-****
Objective: Secure a full time Office Manager or Executive Assistant position where I can utilize my extensive business experience.
Profile:
Energetic and driven individual with exceptional versatility, adaptability and organizational skills. Detail oriented and proficient in handling multiple tasks in a
fast paced environment. Dedicated and enthusiastic individual with superior motivational skills with extensive experience in event planning. Highly effective
communicator with a warm professional demeanor. Successful team player.
Experience:
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (CIGNA) 2008 – 2010
• Senior Administrative Assistant
Supported Team Leader and ten Account Managers in National Accounts Department
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Prepared Power Point presentations for national corporate accounts
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Ordered materials for corporate events within financial guidelines
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Maintained detailed records of orders
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Made all travel arrangements, prepared materials and arranged itineraries for Account Managers
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Wrote correspondence and produced reports for Team Leader
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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2006 2007
• Regional Office Manager, Executive Assistant to Managing Partner
Responsible for management of Regional Financial Office (RFO) and supervision of support staff
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Directed staff responsibilities, initiated cross training, and streamlined office procedures
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Developed and implemented documentation for more effective evaluation of staff
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Negotiated vendor contracts resulting in substantial savings for the RFO
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Reported to and acted as Executive Assistant to Managing Partner
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Represented the Managing Partner in his absence while creating a warm, professional image of the RFO
Responsible for scheduling appointments, maintaining executive calendar and making all travel arrangements
Arranged all meetings and offsite events including training sessions, awards programs and annual Kick Off event for groups
in excess of two hundred participants
Made all travel arrangements for Managing Partner
Served as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team
Integrated Disability Resources, Inc. 2004 2005
• Administrative Manager
Responsible for supervision and performance of all support staff
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Responsible for scheduling continuing education and direction of staff assignments
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Evaluated job performance of staff
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Attended senior level strategy and planning meetings
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Assisted Vice President with presentations, correspondence and reports
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Worked closely with Corporate Counsel preparing legal documents and corporate reports
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Planned and made all arrangements for offsite corporate events and meetings
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Made travel arrangements for corporate executives
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Granby Board of Education, Superintendent’s Office 1988 2004
• Administrative Assistant to Director of Curriculum and Professional Development
Responsible for gathering information and maintaining all records for Continuing Education Program for the Granby Public Schools,
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including providing annual documentation for each professional staff member
Worked closely with teacher groups to organize, format, prepare, and distribute all curriculums
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Coordinated Teacher of the Year Program and tracked all relevant data to be shared with the Director of Curriculum and Professional
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Development; prepared press releases
Determined office needs and placed orders for all supplies including textbooks and materials for all schools
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Maintained all records for Professional Develop of Staff providing annual reports for all professional staff
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Assisted Director with preparation and maintenance of grants
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• Administrative Assistant to Technology Department
Ordered and distributed technology supplies for the school district
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Received and filtered all service requests and needs for technology department
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• Receptionist
Acted as point person for all district employees and guests for an office of twenty employees
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Received and directed all telephone calls and scheduled appointments as needed
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Responsible for incoming and outgoing district mail
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Assisted with other departments as needed
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Poppyseeds Café, Granby, CT 1999 2001
• Owner and Manager
Responsible for all operational decisions
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Hired, trained and supervised staff
Negotiated contracts and organized all aspects of catering business
Arranged for weekly entertainment
Baked specialty cakes and homemade pies
East Hartford Aircraft Federal Credit Union
• Loan Counselor
Interviewed loan applicants and assisted in preparation of applications
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Maintained all records of loan activity and preparation a monthly report of all loan activity
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• PBX Operator
Screened and routed incoming telephone calls
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• Administrative Assistant in the Collection Department
Maintained records and discussed delinquent accounts with members
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Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Outlook and Internet