Shirley K. Baker

*** ******* ***** . ********, ** 23693

757-***-**** home . 757-***-**** cell . ablz1k@r.postjobfree.com

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August 15, 2010

Your notice posted on the internet for an Administrative Assistant position

caught my attention. I feel that my background in administrative, office

and people skills makes me a highly qualified candidate for this position.

I am a team player and focused on the company's best interest and needs of

the company.

After 11+ years with Drucker & Falk Real Estate Company (1998-2009), I was

a casualty of their downsizing resulting from the weak economical

situation, which resulted in the elimination of 20+ positions in the

Newport News Office, with additional personnel at the branch and site

locations. This unfortunate circumstance places me in the position of

needing to secure a new position.

My employment with Gambro Healthcare (1974-1998) ended when the dialysis

manufacturing facility was relocated to Mexico, displacing all its

employees. I was given the opportunity to visit dialysis clinics and talk

to the staff and the patients.

Enclosed is my r sum to provide more information on my strengths and

career achievements. I would be pleased to have the opportunity to discuss

your needs and how I might be able to meet them. Please feel free to

contact me at the address or phone numbers listed above. I look forward to

speaking with you soon.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Shirley Baker

Encl: R sum

SHIRLEY K. BAKER 757-234-

0800 Home

126 Brassie Drive 757-871-

6773 Cell

Yorktown, VA 23693

ablz1k@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Highly motivated Administrative Assistant with many

years of experience, whose accomplishments reflect excellent administrative

skills, demonstrated commitment, and a positive attitude.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

( Computer software skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and

Outlook.

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. Ability to analyze and solve problems, meets departmental goals and

deadlines, multi-task, and work under pressure.

( Professional, organizational, communication, planning, and written

and proofreading skills.

( Ability to work independently and with others.

( Experience and knowledge of office practices and procedures.

( Excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, clients,

guests and vendors.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Drucker and Falk Newport News, Virginia

1998 to 2009

Administrative Assistant

. Administrative responsibilities included supporting two directors,

preparation of correspondence, memos, spreadsheets and reports,

scheduling meeting rooms, greeting visitors, maintaining calendars,

making appointments, screening calls, filing, mail distribution and

accounts payables and receivables for the department.

. Planned meetings, conferences, luncheons, travel arrangements, and

company events.

. Organized filing system for approximately 200 syndicated properties.

. Maintained employee and property information records for six locations.

. Prepared monthly/quarterly letters and reports for distribution to 500+

property Investors.

. Tracked monthly profits and commissions for the Virginia, North

Carolina, Georgia and Florida regions.

. Filing 6tate property renewals, to include paperwork, payments and

coordination with attorney's office.

. Maintained and processed payments for real estate licenses for 30

employees, as well as state licenses in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware,

North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.

( Participated in helping the company go "Green" (recycling

cardboard, ink cartridges, paper, and plastics).

( Organized numerous charitable projects (see Community

Achievements).

Gambro Healthcare Newport News, Virginia

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager/Payroll

1982 to 1998

Secretary 1974 to

1982

. Administrative responsibilities to include supporting the plant

manager, preparation of correspondence, memos, reports, spreadsheets,

maintained calendar, screening calls and greeted visitors, scheduling

conference rooms, mail distribution and petty cash.

. Organized and maintained executive files, including confidential

documents and agreements

( Participated in the development of the company's "Rules and

Policies".

( Experience in the planning and coordination of meetings, conferences,

retreats, company functions and travel arrangements.

( Payroll processing and recordkeeping.

( Processed work order requests for maintenance department

( Calculated weekly production statistical information spreadsheets

for evaluation by department managers.

( Jointly investigated and purchased a computerized payroll system

(Kronos) for a workforce of 500+

(Newport News and Denver), which increased accuracy and

substantially decreasing payroll man-hours.

( Member of the Audit Team.

Shirley K. Baker

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126 Brassie Drive

Yorktown, VA 23693

AFFILIATIONS

( National Association of Executive Secretaries and Administrative

Assistants (1992-1998).

( American Cancer Society Fundraiser and Volunteer (1998-2010).

( United Way Fundraiser and Volunteer (1998-2010).

( Salvation Army Volunteer (2009)

( Merrimac Dog Training Club, serving as Recording Secretary and

various committees, as well an

obedience training instructor (1992-2000).

EDUCATION

( Microcomputer Specialist Certification, Computer Learning

Adventures, Inc., 1995.

( Computer Software Courses, Thomas Nelson Community College and

Electronic Systems, 1990-1996

( Windows, Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Power Point,

Harvard Graphics, dBase).

( Supervisory Skills Training Program, 1995-1996.

( Leadership Intensive Program, 1997.

( Kronos Payroll System, 1994.

( Yardi Accounting System, 2000

COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS

( Captain of an American Cancer Society Relay for Life team for 10

years, raising over $20,000 annually.

( Organization and tracking of the company's United Way campaign,

generating over $18,000 annually (covering the Richmond, Peninsula

and Southside areas).

( Organized community drives for food, school supplies, children's

coat, and Christmas toys

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