Colby Swicord
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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
My goal is to secure a challenging opportunity in a growth and revenue-oriented company that allows me to
leverage my educational and employment skills in an administrative capacity. My current focus is in the fields
of administration, education, and event coordination.
EDUCATION:
The University of Sydney - Masters in Cross-cultural Communications
• Utilized Google Documents to create online survey forms for course project
• Activities: Member of Unimates (International Student Club)
Northwest University - Bachelor of Arts - Communications
• Activities: Drama Club, Founder and Coordinator
SKILLS:
• Experience in admin, reception & customer service duties
• Excellent Communicator with 8+ years of experience
• Understanding and attentive towards confidentiality needs
• Proven success with multitasking, prioritizing and meeting strict project deadlines
• Typing speed: 70 WPM
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office products
March 2010 to July 2010
IOActive, Administrator
• Arranged and coordinated extensive international corporate travel
• Created and produced company travel policy
• Managed multiple appointment calendars
• Directly support Operations Manager and Marketing Director
• Compiled and maintained multiple Excel spreadsheet tracking reports
• Professionally handled organizing and filing of sensitive documents
• Coordinated confidential business finance meetings
• Created and produced new employee training manual for admin position
• Facilitated all incoming calls
September 2007 to January 2009
Bluestar Resort & Golf: Trilogy at Redmond Ridge, Member Services Associate
• Increased sales and member participation in events through face-to-face promotions
• Created promotional print flyers and articles for the weekly newsletter
• Edited and produced brochures, new member forms, and website content
• Maintained tracking reports for all residents
• Reduced department managers’ workload by stepping into many different roles
• Facilitated Business Center requests: copies, faxes, mailing, printing needs, etc.
• Trained new employees
• Created and produced resort clubhouse Muzak policy
• Taught group classes on effectively using the community website
January 2007 to December 2008
Northwest University, KCNU 1500 Station Public Relations Rep and On Air Host
• Created and produced public service announcements for the station
• Hosted a weekly live show: “Make Ya Move”
• Provided important station updates for alumni e-newsletter
January 2004 to January 2006
Northwest University, Drama Club Coordinator
• Created and managed first Northwest University Drama Club
• Directly supported Drama Department Head
• Managed Drama department promotions by creating ad’s and programs
• Informed campus of department activities via push e-mails, posters, student website, etc
• Directed Northwest University’s Fall 2006 Drama Production
September 2003 to March 2004
Mohan Skiing & Boarding, Executive Assistant
• Directly supported company president
• Facilitated all incoming calls
• Processed ski school application forms & cash or check payments
• Prepared company bank deposits
• Edited and prepared documents and advertising materials
• Taught weekly snowboarding classes
AWARDS:
• Employee of the Quarter at TJ Maxx for Winter 2002
• Scholarship Awards: Early Decision, Gold Academic, Drama Talent, Bobby Kerr Memorial,
Washington Promise