Administrative Assistant Quality Assurance

Elizabeth Tajima

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

Address: **** ******** *** #****

City: Honolulu

State: HI

Zip: 96826

Country: USA

Phone: 808-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $40,000

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Educational Background:

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ELIZABETH A. TAJIMA

OBJECTIVE

A strong team member seeks full time or part-time work in a company where coworkers respect and support each other as they pursue business opportunities, craft marketing products, and conduct daily business activities.

From May 1988 to October 2012, I worked in fast-paced environments as a proposal specialist, marketing coordinator, engineering technician, technical editor and an administrative assistant. Am willing and able to offer strong support to technical staff, primarily engineers and architects. In addition to A/E firms am willing to work in other industries.

I enjoy interacting with people, both employees and members of the public.

EXPERIENCE

AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

Proposal Specialist/Marketing Coordinator, Sept. 2004 to Oct. 2012

aa Coordinated, wrote and edited marketing material (SF330s, DPW120s and other

statements of qualification) in response to announcements from existing and potential clientsaaafederal, State of Hawaii, counties, and private sector developers. aa Updated company profiles, rA(c)sumA(c)s and project descriptions.

aa Assisted local managers and visiting capture team members in business development efforts by producing company descriptions; preparing for shortlist interviews; providing materials for trade exhibits; coordinating the distribution of corporate gifts and holiday cards.

aa Worked with marketing and technical staff of company affiliates to develop and present joint marketing materials.

aa Managed AECOM Pacificaaas general e-mailbox (a service the IT staff and I set up in 2005) to distribute announcements of professional events, training opportunities, in-coming job inquiries and relevant/useful information to employees of the AECOM-acquired companies M&E Pacific, Earth Tech, and EDAW.

Belt Collins Hawaii Ltd.

Engineering Technician, Jan. 2002 to Jun. 2004

aa Identified and obtained copies of plans and documents at U.S. Navy, State of Hawaii, City and County of Honolulu, and other county offices.

aa Researched plans toward clarifying the Cityaaas GIS mapping of island-wide sewer

systems.

aa Through online research and direct telephone inquiries determined appropriate

addresses for a large State survey.

aa Calculated quantity takeoffs and counted fixture units.

aa Measured installations of utilities in the field.

aa Edited/formatted and coordinated the production of engineering reports.

aa Assisted the administrative staff with correspondence, deliveries, and the phone

system.

Belt Collins Hawaii Ltd.

Administrative Marketing Assistant, Mar. 1999 to Jan. 2002

aa Word-processed correspondence and specifications.

aa Proofed/formatted and coordinated the production of engineering reports.

aa Assembled qualifications packages (SF254/255s, DPW120s) and proposals.

aa Edited a newsletter for the American Water Works Association, Hawaii Section.

CH2M HILL Honolulu

Technical Editor/Administrative Assistant, Aug. 1997 to Mar. 1999

aa Reviewed reports and proposals for content, logic, grammar, spelling, and appropriate formats.

aa Coordinated report production and other project deliverables.

aa Provided receptionist backup to office services staff.

M&E Pacific, Inc. (now AECOM Technical Services, Inc.)

Marketing Specialist, Jun. 1994 to Aug. 1997

aa Produced statements of qualification (SF254/255s, DPW120s), proposals, and materials for shortlist presentations.

aa Created promotional material including advertising copy, news releases, surveys, and newsletters.

aa Organized the selection and distribution of corporate gifts.

aa Supervised assistants.

M&E Pacific, Inc.

Administrative Assistant, May 1988 to Jun. 1994

aa Assembled and coordinated the completion of engineering reports and studies.

aa Managed correspondence, travel arrangements, and filing systems.

aa Assisted at public hearings and meetings.

aa Provided front desk backup to administrative staff.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

aa 2012 aaa American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii (ACECH), Engineering Excellence Achievements Award (first of two excellence awards) for Kuahea Street Emergency Rockfall Mitigation Project, PAlolo Valley, OaaEahu (crafted and edited AECOM's winning entry)

aa 2011 to 2012 aaa Major contribution to qualifications statements resulting in AECOM awards from the State of Hawaii Dept. of Transportation, Highways Division: KeaaaEau-PAhoa Intersection, Improvements at Old Government Road and PAhoehoe Stream Bridge Rehabilitation, both on HawaiaaEi Island; HanapAapAa Road Resurfacing, KauaaaEi

aa 2010 aaa Major contribution to the qualifications statement resulting in an AECOM award from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for a Non-Potable Water Systems Study, OaaEahu

aa 2005 to 2011 aaa In charge of all annual qualifications statements to procurement offices of the State of Hawaii, City & County of Honolulu, and Counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii

aa 2005 aaa Major contribution to qualifications resulting in an AECOM award from Actus Lend Lease LLC for Army Hawaii Family Housing Quality Assurance (Construction Management), OaaEahu: 8,000+ housing units, $2.0B construction cost for a project estimated to conclude in 2017

aa 2001 to 2002 aaa AWWA Hawaii Chapter newsletter editor while employed at Belt Collins Hawaii, Ltd.; received an Outstanding Section Member Award (one of three awardees)

aa 1998 aaa Consulting Engineers Council of Hawaii (CECH, forerunner of ACECH) Engineering Excellence Award for a Pilot UV Disinfection Water Treatment Plant at LAaaEie, OaaEahu (crafted and edited CH2M HILL Honoluluaaas winning entry)

aa 1995 to 1997 aaa American Water Works Association (AWWA) Hawaii Section newsletter co-editor while employed at M&E Pacific; received a Special Recognition Award (one of five awardees)

EDUCATION

Honolulu Community College, Liberal Arts courses

University of HawaiaaEi at MAnoa, Music Performance courses (flute major)

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