Candice M. Boston
**** ****** *****, ******** ******* 31909
*************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
Minor in Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in History
Navarro College 2003-2008
Undergraduate Studies
Texas A&M University 2003-2004
Undergraduate studies
SUMMARY
I have provided a broad-based administrative support to supervisors and support staff. My
primary responsibilities included coordinating administrative functions to ensure the smooth and
efficient operation of the office and its programs. I have provided supervisors with essential
information and resources needed to promote productivity. I have exhibited excellent oral and
written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills. I have proven organizational
and administrative expertise. I am skilled in market research, statistical analysis, and database
management. I am valued by supervisory for ability to manage office, improve systems, meet
deadlines, work independently with little or no supervision, develop and implement new
administrative procedures. I am an integral staff professional, skilled in assisting with program
functions, personnel training, and supporting and communicating with superiors. I possess the
ability to coordinate large workloads and projects, ensuring compliance and quality control. I
have effectively served staff needs for information, scheduling, and administrative support for
over 5 years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, and ABILITY
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, IBM
Lotus Notes, Adobe Acrobat, Taleo, Photoshop, and Internet Research.
• Proven track record of making solid business-decisions and solving problems in a highly
dynamic work environment.
• Highly motivated, positive and approachable team player.
• Proactive and detail oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and
within established deadlines.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and within a team oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and professional assertiveness skills.
• Trusted working with senior level executives and confidential matters.
• Analytical and research oriented with exceptional computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to exercise judgment and tact in dealing with the public and other
employees. Talented in finding resourceful business solutions.
• Ability to create, organize and maintain a multifaceted schedule to include the interests of
multiple individuals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Life Xposed Photography, Mexia, Texas 76667 July 2006 to Present
Owner/Operator
Yes, please Contact 805-***-****
• Established and operated a photography business from the ground-up through effective
business planning, creative sales techniques, and innovative marketing.
Recognized by clients and colleagues as a consummate professional with a high degree of
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personal integrity. Known for a contagious passion for excellence.
Skilled in persuasive presentation and profitable negotiation.
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• Created and continually upgraded all office filing systems and typed entire company
documents and correspondence.
• Created a systematic and reliable computerized customer database. Compiled,
documented and maintained record of client information and business transactions
ensuring all data was correct and up-to-date and easily retrievable.
• Promoted new business by effectively marketing products and services.
• Responsible for the hiring and training of new employees. Responsible for the
termination of employees.
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other similar
activities, which also included coordinating travel and lodging arrangements.
• Formulated, justified, and executed budgets.
• Ensured sufficient working capital for cash flow.
• Prepared budget reports, cash-flow analysis, accounts payable and receivable, and
payroll.
Major Projects
Texas Youth Ranch Rodeo Association, Central Texas Summer 2006
Mexia Baseball Association Summer 2006
Coolidge Youth Baseball Association Summer 2006
Wortham Youth Baseball Association Summer 2006
Donated Trophies to participants
Texas Bride, Modern Bride Magazine Fall 2006
Published, Fall 2007
City of Mexia, 4th at the Park, People Magazine Fall 2007
Ives Hill Country Club, Watertown, NY 136**-****-****
Operations Coordinator
Superintendant: Hunter Horton; Yes, please Contact 315-***-****
• Reviewed and analyzed incoming mail and distributed mail to supervisors and staff.
Evaluated all correspondence to ensure conformance to administrative and security
requirements.
• Reviewed and typed all correspondence, reports, publications, and other materials from
rough draft to final form, ensuring accuracy, proper formatting, spelling and grammar.
Maintained and updated files supporting reports and programs.
• Controlled and expedited work assignments to staff members. Prepared, maintained, and
transmitted time and attendance reports.
• Scheduled interviews with potential employees.
• Trained and supervised staff in excess of 10 plus people. Organized and led team building
activities.
• Supervised and administered the overall functions of the golf course. Administered the
rules and regulations established for the operation of the golf course and proposed
recommendations to existing rules and regulations.
• Maintained supervisors calendar and used own initiative to prioritize and schedule
appointments. Managed fast-paced continually changing staff schedules, tournaments,
and meetings and kept in direct contact with all parties involved to eliminate confusion
and ensure smooth work atmosphere.
• Directed, scheduled, and supervised the maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Received visitors, screened and fielded incoming telephone calls, and directed inquiries
to proper departments.
• Monitored and maintained office supply and operating forms inventories.
Major Projects
10th Mountain Tournament Summer 2008
Coordinated, promoted, and accumulated prizes in excess of $42,000 which
included a ’08 Mustang for a ‘hole-in-one’ on a par three (Compliments of Deal
Maker). This was the first tournament at Ives Hill Country Club to recognize
troops at 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in a tournament at no cost to them.
Thompson Park Zoo Tournament Summer 2008
I recruited local business to scramble in a tournament in efforts to support
Thompson Park Zoo which resulted in $8,000 plus in donations.
Kasey’s Kreations, Mexia, Texas 76667 2005- 2007
Management
Supervisor: Kasey Reed, Owner; yes, please contact at 254-***-****
Responsible for daily cash receipts and account for safekeeping of same according to
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established written policy and procedures.
Certified and categorized all invoices for payment.
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Assisted in building strong revenue for the company.
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Designed and introduced new ideas for production.
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Created new business by marketing and cold calling.
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Developed and published advertising to local businesses.
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Researched, analyzed, processed, and tracked files, documentation, correspondence, and
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information.
Liaison between all impacted departments to ensure proper communication and reporting
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practices.
I established priorities and implemented decisions to achieve both immediate and long-
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term goals.
Proved the ability to communicate effectively under stressful situations all while meeting
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deadlines.
Created, established, and maintained databases in support of operations. Implemented
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filing systems to improve internal operations increasing production and function.
Major Projects
Mexia Black Booster
Created and donated promotional items in efforts for raise money Mexia’s
Athletic Programs.
Breast Cancer Walk, Waco, Texas
Created T-shirt Design that raised over $4,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness.
“Don’t Let Cancer Steal 2nd Base”
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
Mexia Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Achievement Award 2006
Life Xposed Photography
Academic Achievement Scholarship 2003-
2005
Texas A&M University
Freshman Leadership Class 2003- 2004
Texas A&M University