Maggie Fortson
**** * ********* *** #*** Chicago, IL 60614 630-***-**** ******.************@*****.*** ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SUMMARY
• 8 years of administrative, customer service and management experience
• 5 semesters toward a Bachelor’s degree
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, extremely flexible, and positive attitude
• A creative problem solving individual that is capable of multitasking and meeting strict deadlines ABILITIES
Customer Service Skills
• Provide excellent customer service to clients by appropriately addressing their needs
• Effectively resolve customer issues utilizing multi-tasking, prioritization, communication and active listening skills
• Efficiently handle 25+ clients independently
Coordination Skills
• Assist with preparation and coordination with each individual client and additional vendors
• Schedule meetings and appointments for clients, independent contractors and vendors
• Increase business revenue by 30% each year and effectively provide a smooth customer experience Administrative Skills
• Organize all client contracts, billing/invoices and contacts
• Answer incoming and outgoing emails/calls to address client questions and scheduling
• Develop a website and maintain a social media presence online for client interaction Management Skills
• Manage client consultations and bookings
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all parties during a job performance
• Oversee all business budgets and expenses
• Maintain an education and understanding of client demands
• Hire and manage independent contractors
• Cultivate and network business relationships within the community EXPERIENCE
Maggie Fortson Photography Chicago, IL May 2009 – Dec 2017 Owner and lead wedding photographer
EDUCATION
Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL
5 semesters toward a Bachelor’s degree
Wheaton Academy High School West Chicago, IL
High School Diploma