Administrative Assistant Office

James R. Ashcraft

**-** **** ******, ***. *K, Jackson Heights, New York 11372

Phone: 718-***-****; Cell Phone: 347-***-****

*********@*******.***

Skills Profile

. Strong background as an administrative assistant in a corporate

setting

. Effective communication (written and spoken), drafting and computer

skills.

. Strong sense of diligence and ability to effectively multi-task.

. Clear critical thinking and strong research skills.

. Ability to work independently and with a team "to get the job done"

. Observant, intuitive and conscientious with great attention to

detail.

. Ease and familiarity with most office equipment including personal

computers, fax, copiers, scanners & printers.

. Strong computer skills and knowledge of assorted software and online

applications, including Word, Excel, Adobe, Power Point, Outlook,

QuickBooks, Word Perfect, Westlaw and WinZip as well as Dictaphone.

Work History

Administrative Assistant, E. Timothy McAuliffe, PLLC, New York, NY Aug.

2003 - February 2010

(Followed former partner of Jackson & Nash, LLP)

. Administered daily activities of small corporate legal firm.

. Responsible for general office, administration and secretarial

functions.

. Created and proofread documents, including daily correspondence,

corporate minutes and corporate agreements

. Opened and sorted mail and prioritized; drafted responses, prepared

FedEx and UPS packets, packages, certified and registered mail.

. Answered and directed all telephone calls.

. Conducted extensive legal and other research on internet

. Developed and managed billing records. Created invoices and

statements.

. Created and maintained all files.

. Set up and installed computer equipment for office; installed

software and liaised with computer technicians.

. Performed Internet and software troubleshooting.

. Monitored and paid invoices for corporation.

. Arranged conference calls, meetings, appointments, and other calendar

items; coordinated schedules, travel arrangements, hotel arrangements

and ordered office supplies.

. Corresponded with all outside vendors.

. Liaised with Corporate Agents in various states re corporate filings,

incorporation of corporations.

Administrative Assistant, Jackson & Nash, LLP, New York, NY March. 1991

- Aug. 2003

. Responsible for secretarial and administrative assistance to of

counsel general practitioner.

. Answered and directed all telephone calls.

. Created and proofread documents including daily correspondence,

corporate minutes, corporate agreements and miscellaneous litigation

documents.

. Conducted legal and other research on internet

. Arranged conference calls, meetings, appointments, and other calendar

items; coordinated schedules and travel and hotel arrangements.

. Managed billing records. Created invoices and statements.

. Scanned, faxed and e-mailed documents

Education

Luther College, Decorah, Iowa - B.A. Speech and Theatre

American Academy of Dramatic Art, New York, NY - Associate of Occupational

Studies

Activities/ Memberships

. Junior Warden, Vestry, St. Clement's Episcopal Church

. Conducted search for new rector -

Prepared Parish Profile.

Corresponded with candidates and read and evaluated resumes.

Conducted interviews of prospective candidates.

. Oversaw management of parish affairs in absence of Parish Rector.

. Provided counsel and assistance to Parish Rector.

. Theatrical Director, Actor - assorted productions

References

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