Karla E. Warburton
*** ******* ****** •Upper • Buffalo, New York 14211 • 716-***-**** •
*****.*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Office Support Professional offering extensive diverse skills and office management experience in
a fast paced environment. Focused, competent and creative with proven results and skilled attention
to leadership, motivation, detail and exceptional interpersonal communication skills with customers
and staff. Self-starter who works well independently or enjoys contributing to a team effort creating
a positive work environment.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Administrative
Professionally managed an office of five employees; supervised and trained interns; created and
implemented procedures that improved office work-flow; coordinated facility work-flow and
communications between departments; organized records, materials and inventory
Clerical
Accurate data entry/45 wpm; filed and documented correspondence; operated multi-line telephone
system, two-way radio, and switchboard; fax and various office machines
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, E-Mail
Customer Service
Dedicated to providing quality customer service; ability to problem solve and effectively resolve
issues within a timely manner; received telephone calls and provided requested information; attained
and improved customer service skills through seminars and training
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Buffalo State College, Buffalo New York (1984-2006)
Housing Secretary/Payroll Clerk
• Coordinated, prioritized and performed all duties to efficiently manage an office/mailroom
• Accountable for payroll for over 300 Work Study Program students
• Data entry and managed work orders for college; Maintained inventory/ordered office supplies
• Activated key fobs for Dorm Authority
Marriot Corporation, Williamsville, New York (1989-1990)
Data Entry Clerk
• Accurately entered employee payroll changes into company database; calculated raises
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
NYS Department of Law & Consumer Frauds Bureau, Buffalo, New York
Typist
• Processed cases for attorneys; prepared and issued media press release material
• Organized and prepared documents and correspondence
St. Augustine’s Center Inc., Buffalo, New York
Receptionist/Secretary
• Meet and greet visitors in a professional way; reception and general office duties
• Organized and distributed food to the community; dispatched to the van drivers
• Coordinated senior service and after school tutoring programs
EDUCATION
Bryant & Stratton College, Business
VOLUNTEER
Food Bank of Western New York/Day of Caring/Helping Paws/Consumer Fraud Investigator