MARIA J. COLMAN

Norwalk, CT ***** • 203-***-****• ac72ao@r.postjobfree.com

Business Professional recognized for making significant contributions to the coordination and organization of business operations in support of leadership across diverse industries. Drives projects to successful completion coupled with commitment and dedication. Skilled strategist who multi-tasks to complete multiple deliverables in a deadline driven environment. Seeks out ways to improve processes and streamline operations to contribute to bottom line results.

Core Competencies

Marketing & Sales Support

Cross-Functional Support

Partner Relationship Management

Solid IT & Computer Skills

Team Collaboration

Scheduling & Recordkeeping

Event Planning

Clerical Operations

Client Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 2012 – PRESENT UMPS, NEW CANAAN, CT

Provide invaluable support to the office, researching relevant information and presenting it in a coherent and concise manner.

Instrumental in providing ongoing thought-leadership in developing and sustaining a success-driven culture by promoting and encouraging a collaborative, diverse and transparent workflow.

Assist the Director with time sensitive projects.

In charge of onsite and offsite event planning details for staff.

Responsible for social media and digital marketing strategy and content curation (Facebook, Shutterfly).

Editorial contributor to policy handbooks, program materials, along with website branding, outreach and content maintenance.

Responsible for purchasing and procurement of cross-functional areas and departments.

Provide rudimentary onsite IT support for staff, including but not limited to, maintenance of documentation repository, account creation and access and website design and hosting vendor management.

ASSOCIATIVE DIRECTOR 2015 – 2016

FCCD, DARIEN, CT

Maintained confidentiality while dealing with sensitive proprietary information in a discreet and professional manner.

Leveraged resources available to increase productivity and efficiency of the organization.

Managed all logistical internal and external correspondence and outreach.

Maintained financial accounting spreadsheets and streamlined internal record keeping, expense and filing system.

Generated reports that assisted upper management with decision making and distributed across departments.

Maintained office supply inventory and ordering with appropriate vendors. MARIA J. COLMAN

Norwalk, CT 06855 • 203-***-****• ac72ao@r.postjobfree.com DIRECTOR 2006 – 2007

SPLP, NORWALK, CT

Leadership and oversight of employees including recruitment, training, scheduling and reviews.

Increased office operational efficiencies through revamp of recordkeeping and financial reporting system along with staff expenditure, approval, and reimbursement program.

Developed and implemented successful marketing campaign and budget increasing enrollment by 60%.

Reconcile and prepare expense reports to present at Board of Director meetings.

Manage workflow by maintaining tasks and prioritizing projects.

Strategy consultant and subject matter expert attending all Board of Director meetings. EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1996-1999

QUICK & REILLY BROKERAGE FIRM, STAMFORD, CT

Branch Receptionist and concierge for all clients.

Managed all logistics concerning the office needs, including, but not limited to; filing, answering phones and scheduling for the office brokers.

Responsible for inputting and maintaining confidential information using an internal database.

Prepared financial portfolios and informational packets for prospective clients.

Reported directly to the office manager in all matters.

Responsible for procuring office supplies and ordering with appropriate vendors.

Assumed responsibility for daily maintenance of office equipment and/or scheduling for necessary repairs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Associate of Science, Early Childhood Education, Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT Magna Cum Laude

High School Diploma, Convent of Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CT Graduated with Honorary Humanitarian Award

LANGUAGES

Bilingual in English & Spanish

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google G-Suite, SAP Concur, PhotoShop, iMovie Typing 70+ WPM

Social Media Marketing

Slideshow & Presentation Creation

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