WENDY SIMPSON
P.O. Box ****, Brookshire, T X **423 P: 281-***-**** *******.*******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Energetic Administrative Assistant with over 12 years experience in a fast-paced environment. Organized and professional.
Skills
Professional phone etiquette
Excellent communication skills
Articulate and well spoken
Multi-line phone proficiency
Meticulous attention to detail
Time management
Professional and mature
Strong problem solver
Strong Interpersonal skills
Mail Management
Schedule management
Highly dependable
Self-starter
Positive attitude
Customer service oriented
Flexible
Works well under pressure
Pleasant demeanor
Critical thinker
Quick learner
Excellent planner and coordinator
Dedicated team player
Resourceful
Proofreading
Loyal
Maintain confidentiality
Results-oriented
Work History
Purchasing Assistant, 09/2013 to 02/2014
National Trench Safety, LLC – Houston, TX
Responsible for completing Purchase Order packets for Accounts Payables to review and cut vendor checks
Searched database for information, such as Receivers, Customer Invoices, etc.
Contacted Branches for missing paperwork or questions regarding existing paperwork
Meticulous attention to detail helped Purchasing, Inventory and Branches discover discrepancies
Organized and filed Purchase Requests and additional paperwork
Assisted Senior Purchaser by researching information, making calls, taking calls and assigning Purchase Order Numbers to Branch Managers
Covered switchboard for Receptionist when needed
Responsible for office supply orders, organization and upkeep, including Letterhead, Invoice paper, envelopes and Business cards
Responsible for copier/printer service calls and follow up
Assisted with set up of company's annual Branch Manager Meeting and in house Holiday parties
Receptionist, 10/1999 to 06/2012
Pappas Restaurants, Inc – Houston, TX
Answered and quickly redirected hundreds of calls per day
Screened all visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office
Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion
Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building
Supplied building access fobs to employees and visitors
Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office
Received and distributed faxes and mail in a timely manner
Maintained and reserved the executive conference room calendar
Managed office supplies, organization and upkeep
Prepared monthly mailings
Provided support to all departments
Handled multi-faceted responsibilities
Parents' Night Out Director, 08/2003 to 12/2006
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church – Houston, TX
Supervised Parents' Night Out program, every Friday night for three years
Responsible for the hiring of care givers
Planned and coordinated activities and meals each week, budgeted accordingly
Maintained a fun and safe environment for everyone