BRENDA PAYNE
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Dedicated and focused Office Assistance who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and
following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority.
Microsoft Office proficiency
Excel spreadsheets
Professional and mature
Dedicated team player
Self-starter
Self-directed
Multitasking
Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone, e-mail, fax and front-desk reception within high-volume environment.
Customer Service
Handled customers effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and
resolving problems to maximize efficiency.
Administration
Performed administration tasks such as filing, developing spreadsheets, faxing reports, photocopying collateral
and scanning documents for inter-departmental use.
03/2003 to 12/2015
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Londonderry NH,
Empowered Official/Supervisor
Prepared export/import transactions for the company,
Created and maintained a spreadsheet that contained the status of our export license applications using Excel
Following up with the appropriate person in the Department of State
Prepared and administered all export authorizations i.e. export licenses, technical assistance agreements,
approvals for release of technical data,
Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.
Created PowerPoint presentations used for training
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.through the signature process.
Used Cognos to run reports to include upcoming shipments, new orders and delinquency reports
Used Costpoint to check on orders and Bill of Materials
Cost comparison of freight forwarders to get the best rates for our shipment both domestically and international
Covered for our receptionist as needed
Accomplishments
Cost savings to company that included:
Over $1000 per shipment on a trucking firm while getting the trucking firm to be flexible in the pick up time with
minimal additional costs,
Worked with Federal Express to get discounted rates for our shipments to international destinations, was able to
get a 67% discount on some countries
Skills Used
interpersonal skills, computer skills (word, access, excel, power point), customer service skills with both
international and domestic customers, work with little or no supervision
04/2000 to 03/2003
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Londonderry NH,
Receptionist
Planned travel arrangements for approximately 25
Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion.staff.
SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXPERIENCE
Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for
information.
Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building.
Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office.
Supplied key cards and building access to employees and visitors
Received and distributed faxes and mail in a timely manner.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 1977
C-PP West High School Painted, Post NY, USA,
EDUCATION