Administrative Assistant School

Victoria M. Temple

***** ***** *** **** #*** ~ Silver Spring, Maryland 20906

301-***-**** ********@*****.***

Qualifications

Dynamic communications professional with a deep passion for people.

Background includes experience in all aspects of Business Administration,

Public Relations, Communications and Marketing. Solid knowledge of varied

communication techniques and trends; experience in designing targeted and

measurable strategies that meet organization needs and expectations. Multi-

cultural, diverse perspective gained from living and working abroad and

extensive travel. Proven leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to

successfully handle public relations in a potential crisis situation.

Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high pressure environment

with strong interpersonal skills and creative aptitude. Conversant in

Russian and Latvian. Areas of Expertise include:

? Web Writing/Editing ? Website Maintenance ? Social

Media/Networking

? Press Releases ? Media Outreach ? Research

? Newsletters ? Event Planning ? Staff Management

Professional Experience

BARRIE SCHOOL, Silver Spring, Maryland 2005-Present

Director of Communications

Developed and implemented strategic communication plans that included a

rebranding and re-positioning campaign.

Led internal and external communications and marketing initiatives,

including local and national media outreach, to generate publicity for the

school and promote the school in a positive manner.

Serve as webmaster and content editor for the school website, ensuring that

information is current.

Write bi-weekly community newsletter, maintaining quality and graphics

standards for all print materials and publications while preserving the

integrity of the school's identity.

Collaborated with all sectors of the school community with the aim of

enhancing the school's mission and program.

Led the Emergency Plan team to ensure clear communication plans were

implemented for all emergency school communications with parents and media.

Served as Acting Annual Fund Director for 6 months. Communicated with

donors, revamped database, and produced various financial reports for the

Head of School and Board of Directors.

Organized and led students' 2008 trip to Finland, Russia, and Latvia,

utilizing fluency in Russian and Latvian languages.

Successfully managed public relations crisis when a group of students were

quarantined in Guizhou Province, China (May, 2009).

LOWELL SCHOOL, Washington, D.C. 2004-2005

Executive Assistant to the Director and Assistant Director

Wrote and published internal newsletters and publications to ensure

information was communicated in an accurate and timely manner.

Liaisoned on behalf of the members of the parent's association and Board of

Trustees.

Provided executive level administrative support, including coordinating

event planning for school, Board and parent meetings.

Coordinated staff recruitment activities, conducted interviews for

administrative positions, and tracked staff professional development

activities.

Oversaw student exit/ admission applications and transcripts.

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Professional Experience

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BARRIE SCHOOL, Silver Spring, Maryland 2002-2004

Middle School Administrative Assistant

Wrote, edited and formatted school handbook and weekly newsletter.

Coordinated emergency contact systems using AlertNow and Saf-T-net.

Served as the main point of contact between parents, students and teachers.

Oversaw all event planning in the middle school including coordinating the

scheduling of parent-teacher conferences. Managed and secured confidential

files; prepared transcripts, report cards and certificates for student

distribution.

Produced reports and developed training manual for faculty and staff on

Grade Quick and Administrator's Plus programs.

GRAHAM STAFFING SERVICES, INC., Washington, D.C. 2000-2002

Communications Coordinator

Wrote company memorandums, assisted with client registration and resume

evaluation; administered client computer testing; prepared payroll reports.

Managed client and employee database using company-specific software

programs.

Oversaw the daily management of a 12-person working office.

Education

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.

Masters in Public Communication, 2010

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Marketing, 2008

Certifications

Blackbaud, Raiser's Edge 7.0 Certification, 2007 and 2008

Administrators Plus and Grade Quick training, 2003

Sy-Training Technical Institute: A + and MCSE courses, 2000

Memberships

Golden Key International Honour Society, 2010

Technical Proficiencies

Advanced knowledge of all MS Office applications . iWorks applications .

Administrators Plus . Dreamweaver . Grade Quick . Raiser's Edge

Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign . Photoshop . Quark Express 7

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