Administrative Assistant High School

Choandya K. Joseph

*** **** *** *** ** BROOKLYN NY 11212 ********@*****.*** 347-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Senior Administrative Assistant

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced in maintaining files about company or organization activities, field inquiries from the press

and public, and help organize press conferences and other events. Construct messages for the project in

print/presentation/written form, assists with project administration, and oversees media relations. These

efforts will be managed with an eye toward increasing the visibility of this ambitious national research and

policy effort. Ability to develop information designed to reach and inform through a wide range of

communication channels such as: Social Media, Blogs, Webs, Radio, Television, Newspapers,

Magazines, and speaking engagements.

• Prepare press releases and contact people in the media who might print or broadcast their

material;

o arrange and conduct programs to keep up contact between organization representatives

and the public;

o represent employers at community projects;

o make film, slide, or other visual presentations at meetings and school assemblies;

o plan conventions;

o prepare annual reports and write proposals for various projects;

o keep the public informed about the activities of government agencies and officials

WORK EXPERIENCE

Laurence Krute, Owings Mills, MD 2009 to 2011

Private Contractor

• Respond quickly to dangerous situations and medical emergencies.

• Supervised daily agenda, and coordinated travel arrangements.

Patuxant Institution, Jessup, MD 2008 to 2009

Correctional Officer I

• Helped maintain the order within the institution.

• Processed paperwork for those who are being detained or have been convicted.

US Air Force, Keesler AFB, Biloxi MS 2005 to 2008

Airman

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Arlington, Major in Communications Projected Graduation 2014

Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore MD 2010

Criminal Justice Certification, Community College of Baltimore County,

Catonsville MD 2008

Basic Military Training, Technical School Training, United States Air Force,

Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls TX 2005-2006

Diploma, Franklin High School, Reisterstown MD 2005

Graduated, GPA 3.98/4.0

Minored in Mathematics

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Technical Skills/Experience

• Software skills: Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, SAP Experience, Power Point,

Outlook, Publisher, Photoshop, and InDesign

• Proficient in HTML editing. Experience using email marketing system such as Constant Contact,

Vertical Response, or Bronto.

• Experience with content management systems: Wordpress, etc.

• Familiarity with video production and editing software, especially for the web. Premier Pro or

FinalCut Pro.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated innovation and success in digital communications, media relations, and the design

and presentation of information. Early adopter/follower of new media trends.

• Willingness to experiment and innovate, especially when outcomes aren’t known.

• Knowledge of and interest in the arts and artists.

• Assiduous attention to detail. Excellent writing and proofreading skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communications/interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively manage numerous projects simultaneously and in various stages of

development.

• Ability to work as part of team that values brainstorming and creative input, as well as to work

independently and take initiative. Must be productive and flexible under pressure.

English: Native language

Spanish: Intermediate Listener, Novice Speaker

References

Available upon request

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