Administrative Assistant Human Resources

MEREDITH KING

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ********* **, *** *

City: Flossmoor

State: IL

Zip: 60422

Country: USA

Phone: 312-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $45,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Meredith Lynn King Phone/Mobile: 312-***-****

E-mail: *********@********.***

Career Direction

Seeking an Administrative/Executive Assistant position utilizing a strong combination of analytical, interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and reasoning skills.

Professional Profile

Strong communications and research background

Creative multitasking and rigid deadline adeptness

Extraordinary writing and editing dexterity

Ability to learn expeditiously, follow procedures infallibly, and solve problems on my own

Professional in manner and appearance; dynamic interpersonal skills; extremely pleasant voice and phone manner; strong experience in client/customer service relations.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft 2010 Operating System

Microsoft Office Suite 2010 and Windows 7 (includes Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word)

Microsoft SharePoint

Email/Internet: Expert experience with Microsoft Outlook, AOL, Comcast, MSN, and Yahoo!

Typing Speed: 55 wpm

Data Entry Speed: 8100 kpm (alpha-numeric)

Professional Accomplishments

Architectural

Created numerous PowerPoint presentations.

Created Access database to track joint use area projects of United States Post Offices.

Packaged together weekly building inspection reports to the PBC (Public Building Commission of Chicago)

Managed dual role of Receptionist and Administrative Assistant of a commercial and residential architecture firm.

Single-handedly manned the phones and supplied over 32 architects with word processing, data entry, mail preparation, filing, transcription, and client assistance needs.

Assisted Office Manager with Accounts Receivable and updating the Office Manual/Employee Handbook.

General Office

Coordinated travel arrangements extensively for several employers and staff

Reserved/set up conference rooms.

Accustomed to assisting with administrative needs of medium to large offices.

Prepared FedEx, Airborne, UPS and messenger packages swiftly and correctly to meet deadlines.

Comfortable with answering up to 20-line phone system.

Accustomed to revamping filing systems to be more user-friendly and to free up space.

Human Resources

Offered support and information in a highly productive HR operations center (Employee Service Center at United Airlines.

Transferred calls swiftly and accurately to appropriate individuals pertaining to escalated issues including Workman's Compensation, Long and Short-Term Disability claims, all other Employee Benefits, and Travel Privileges.

Commended frequently for phone manner with difficult calls.

Meticulously yet swiftly entered data for Employee Recognition Program at United Airlines.

Legal

Reorganized legal library to increase usage.

Prepared court exhibits and filed legal documents and correspondence, including summons, complaints, motions, and subpoenas.

Researched within Westlaw and Pacer websites.

Marketing/Sales

Drafted an impressive, professional, and upbeat sales letter that Senior Ad Sales Representative utilized and commended me on my writing talent and skills.

Handled deadline issues for clients via e-mail, phone, or fax.

Packaged media kits as needed.

Assisted with bi-weekly mass mailing (on average, 1000 pieces)

Grossed top sales in territory ($46K) in April 2003 (furniture store)

Nonprofit

Wrote grant proposals and press releases.

Maintained/updated donors database for Donors Services Department.

Tracked Direct Marketing mail delivery.

Researched potential donors for Donors Services at Alzheimer's Association.

Work History

Human Resources Support Representative

Corestaff Services

Assignment: United Airlines Chicago, IL

May 2012-October 2012

Administrative Assistant

Parsons Corporation

Chicago, IL

October 2007-September 2011

Administrative/Executive Assistant

Corestaff Services

Assignments: Mercer Human Resources Consulting, UBS Investment Bank

Chicago, IL

February 2006-February 2007

Temporary Administrative Assistant

Interviewing Consultants

September 2005-January 2006

Legal Assistant/ Office Manager

Carl M. Walsh, Atty./1400 Partnership

Chicago, IL

January 2004-August 2005

Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Mack & Associates, Ltd.

Assignment: Old Republic Insurance

Chicago, IL

June 2003-December 2003

Sales Manager

Jennifer Convertibles, Inc.

Niles, IL

November 2002-June 2003

Temporary Administrative Assistant

North Bridge Staffing

Chicago, IL

July 2002-November 2002

Barista

Starbucks Coffee

Chicago, IL

April 2002-August 2002

Marketing/Sales Assistant

USA Weekend Magazine

Chicago, IL

May 2001-December 2001

Administrative/Marketing Assistant

OWP&P Architects (Now Cannon Design)

Chicago, IL

February 2000-November 2000

Administrative Assistant

Pappageorge/Haymes, Ltd.

Chicago, IL

August 1998-January 2000

Administrative Assistant

Banner Personnel

Assignment: Duncan YMCA Chernin's Art Center

Chicago, IL

January 1998-August 1998

Education

B.S. in Business Communications

University of Phoenix (Online), Phoenix, AZ

Graduation Date: December, 2011

References

References rendered upon request.

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