KATIE LOVATO
*********@*****.*** 714-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a part time position that will utilize my experience and skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in the administrative assistant field, including purchasing and accounting experience
• Excellent customer service and people skills; able to adapt to varied office environments
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and MAS200 software; ability to learn computer programs quickly and efficiently
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008 – Present Front Side Solutions, Inc.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
• Take care of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Travel arrangements and travel/expense reports
• Generate emails and correspondence
• Organized and maintain filing system
2005-2007 Spinitar
PURCHASING AGENT
• Responsible for ordering all equipment needed for installation jobs
• Kept track of when items shipped and alerted staff to any backorders, etc.
• Tracked spending related to shipping and negotiated lower shipping costs when needed
2000-20005 AMX Corporation
RECEPTIONIST and TRAINING COORDINATOR
• Answered and directed all incoming calls to the West Coast branch
• Interacted with trainees to confirm travel arrangements and attendance
• Made hotel arrangements (when necessary) and negotiated discount rates with hotel
• Tracked training supplies for trainees and ordered supplies as needed; including meals and snacks
1997-2000 A.G. Edwards, Inc.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO VP OF CORPORATE FINANCE
• Responsible for helping open and start up West Coast investment banking office for the company
• Assisted top executives in travel arrangements and travel/expense reports
• Set up conference calls and meetings
• Scheduled appointments and kept calendars on track for executives
1996-1997 Office Temp for Various Temp Agencies
1994-1996 PaineWebber, Inc./Furman Selz
ASSISTANT TO TOP DIRECTOR OF WEST COAST CORPORATE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
• Assisted top executives in comprehensive corporate activities
• Arranged heavy travel schedules for bosses and clients, as needed
• Generated correspondence, prepared presentations and assisted with coordination of projects
VOLUNTEER WORK
2008 – Present Alzheimer’s Association
Office Volunteer
• Assemble marketing materials for mass mailings
• Label and stuff envelopes
• Update donator database