Dear Hiring Authority:
In regards to your advertisement for an Executive Assistant, I’ve attached a copy of my resume for your review.
Throughout my 25+ year experience, I have demonstrated proficiency all core office administration functions, including document preparation, internal/ external communication, data and records management, meetings scheduling, and task prioritization. In short, I can manage the office without supervision, juggle multiple tasks effectively, and maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive materials and matters. I am confident I will be a tremendous asset to your company.
I am very interested in the Executive Assistant position, and would greatly appreciate an opportunity to interview for same.
Thank you in advance for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you after you have had a chance to review my background.
Sincerely,
TRACEY MINOR
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 25 years of administrative support experience.
Well organized and focused in coordinating projects.
Equally effective working independently and in cooperation with others.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Strong ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teamster Local 710 – Mokena, IL October 2015- Present
Union representation for employee’s rights in the work place of many different industries.
Receptionist
•Answer telephone for multiple line switchboard
•Assisted member with issues concerning Dues, Withdrawal cards, Grievances.
•Create office correspondence using MS Word; Create spreadsheets using MS-Excel.
Harper Square Co-op, Chicago, IL March 2007-February 2014
Manages 591 one to four-bedroom housing units with a diverse population including physical disabilities
Receptionist
•Answer telephone for multiple line switchboard
•Logged maintenance request and ensured maintenance requests were handled satisfactorily by following up with residents.
•Assisted in planning resident functions and often acted as host, always professionally representing the property.
•Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
•Increased revenue for the on-site Fitness Center from $1,400 a year to $12,000 a year by creating promotions, educating the residents on the importance of fitness. Conducted training sessions with residents on use on new equipment and the importance of maintaining good health.
•Performed data entry using Yardi and MRI in-house systems
•Created office correspondence using MSWord; Created spreadsheet using MS-Excel
•Ensured Harper Square was compliance with reasonable accommodations for the physically impaired residents.
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Prevent Blindness America, Chicago, IL April 2005 – October 2006
Volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight
Administrative Assistant
•Answered calls from customers regarding their inquiries.
•Open, sort and distributing incoming correspondence
•Distribute promotional & educational materials to community organizations, schools, Optometrists, and Ophthalmologist through-out Illinois
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continue)
•Coordinated conference/ meeting room-set–up including ordering of meals
• Created correspondence using MSWord; Created spreadsheet using MS-Excel
•Travel arrangements (Domestic)
Fagel Haber LLC, Chicago, IL February 2001 – October 2004
Law Firm with over 125 lawyers experienced in all major industries and areas of law
Administrative Assistant
•Maintained and completed timely entry to attorneys’ pleading indices
•Assisted secretaries with workflow in Immigration, Corporate, Estate Planning and Litigation departments
•Provided administrative support to attorneys including research, faxing, filing follow-up with clients
•Receptionist coverage for multi-line switchboard.
•Coordinated conference/ meeting room-set–up include ordering of meals
• Created correspondence using MSWord
EDUCATION
Business Administration Coursework
Loop College, Chicago Illinois 1984
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PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
Illinois Real Estate Leasing License 2013
OFFICE SKILLS
Typing speed: 70 wpm
Mastery of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Yardi, MRI)
Legal software; Time slips, Juris and Imange