Administrative Assistant Accounts Payable

Evan Blair Gardner *** Werner Way ? Worthington, OH 43085

614-***-**** ? **********@*******.*** ? Available

for relocation

Summary

Results-oriented and highly motivated professional with proven

interpersonal skills, business acumen, and a passion for international

relations. Thrive on challenges with a history of surpassing expectations

and being trusted with higher-level responsibilities. Motivated and

enthusiastic approach to goal achievement and professional development.

Internationally traveled and culturally sensitive. Knowledge of Japanese

language.

Work History

Society of Industrial and office realtors Foundation - Washington, DC

November 2009 to May 2010

Administrative Assistant to Director of Development (contracted by Finders

LLC for SIORF)

Ran the office side of the foundation which included answering of phones,

contacting vendors, accounts payable/receivable, entry of data and

processing of payments on donations, writing correspondence, mass mailings,

and faxing.

Key Achievements:

. Reorganized the vendor and expense report filing system to be easier to

update and maintain and allow for quicker retrieval.

. Developed a new directory for the foundation to allow all members of the

board and executive committee members to have easier connections with each

other.

. Updated the entire Foundation's website including updating of all the

committees and their members with pictures and creating of a new page for

the upcoming fundraising campaign including creation of the flyers.

vSync EDI Solutions - Columbus, OH July 2008 to August 2008

In-House Interpreter (2 month contract)

Brought in to translate and help vSync be more culturally aware of Japanese

companies during conference calls between vSynce and two Japanese

corporations.

International Experience

GEOS Corporation - Tokyo, Japan January 2006 to April 2007

English Instructor

Planned and delivered beginner and advanced English language lessons for up

to 30 weekly classes of students from ages 5 to 65. Taught pronunciation,

casual and formal language, grammar, spelling, and Western mannerisms.

Provided feedback to students and assisted with supplemental materials as

needed. Facilitated discussions on international economics, politics, and

culture. Promoted GEOS through advertising campaigns.

Key Achievements:

. Offered a 12-month renewal contract after the first year and again after

a voluntary two-month extension.

. Improved lesson quality through collaboration with other teachers.

Education

BA in Humanities, 2005, The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

Major: Japanese

Magna Cum Laude

University Scholars Program Participant

International Christian University - Tokyo, Japan 2004

Attended classes during a one year study abroad program. Classes were

focused on Japanese language and culture and were performed only in

Japanese. Was awarded two merit based scholarships which covered the cost

of the program and awarded a monthly stipend.

Computer and otherSkills

Proficient in both Windows and Mac environments: Word ? Excel ? Photoshop

Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2

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