Administrative Assistant Analyst

WENDY WALKER ZELLER

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Paxico, KS 66526 Email:

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced professional with a wide variety of talents, including

research, administrative, analytical and organizational skills, as well as

strong communication abilities. Exceptional skills with relational

databases and Microsoft Office software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Washburn University Foundation 1/2002 - 2/2010

Topeka, Kansas

Director of Donor Relations & Communications 7/2007 to 2/2010

Appointed to this new position to lead a newly created department.

. Oversaw production and editing of new and existing publications,

web site presence, events and activities related to organizational

communications

. Developed organization-wide communications plan and calendar of

activities, mailings, donor events and press conferences

. Set up and implemented administrative processes to meet department

and organization goals

. Selected, trained, supervised and evaluated department employees.

. Worked collaboratively with internal and external contacts and

vendors

. Planned and tracked department budget

Research and Foundations Officer 1/2002 to 7/2007

In this new position, set up all processes and administrative

functions to support research for individuals and foundations with

potential to support Washburn University.

. Using a variety of sources, located and researched

individuals/alumni with potential to make significant donations to

the organization

. Developed processes to populate and maintain relevant data in

database

. Created predictive model based on data to help identify potential

donors

. Identified private and corporate foundations in support of the

university, developed letters of inquiry and grant proposals

. Created and ran relevant reporting

Kansas Department of Corrections 10/1999 to 1/2002

Topeka, Kansas

Research Analyst

Began work as a contract provider through Mirror, Inc., Topeka,

Kansas to provide statistical research to the Department, followed by

a newly created research analyst position directly with the

Department.

. Successfully coordinated work between contractor and Department

. In collaboration with IT department, extracted data into SPSS,

Excel and Access software programs for analysis

. Prepared Department's annual program evaluation report, including

data displays and narrative

. Member of program evaluation committee and substance abuse

strategic action plan committee

Law Offices of Rene Netherton 8/1997 - 10/1999

Topeka, Kansas

Administrative Assistant

. Legal secretary and receptionist for two to three attorneys

covering domestic, probate and criminal cases.

Women's Recovery Center 2/1990 - 8/1997

Topeka, Kansas

Residential substance abuse treatment facility for women and their

children.

Administrative Assistant

. Performed administrative and supervisory functions, including

training and supervision of clerical, maintenance and kitchen staff

EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

B.A., Sociology/Anthropology with English minor, Washburn University

Graduated magna cum laude with Sociology Department honors

Grant proposal training 2004 and 2006

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Board of Directors

Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement

Missouri-Kansas Chapter

2003 to 2007

Professional references available upon request.

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