Administrative Assistant Office Manager

Constance Johnston

***** ******** ***** **** *****: 708-***-****

Tinley Park, IL 60487 Cell Phone: 708-***-****

E-mail: ******@*****.***

OBJECTIVES: Seeking a full-time or part-time position in an office support role. EXPERIENCE:

Acero Charter Schools

7/2015-5/2023 Sr Purchasing Specialist

Duties include preparing requisitions, reviewing requisitions from 15 campuses and then converting requisitions to purchase orders after WebPortal approval. Submitting PO to vendors, processing invoices and submitting to Finance for payment. My main goal is to make purchases in the most cost-effective way possible by securing comparative quotes from multiple vendors. To assist the schools was responsible for scheduling field trip transportation and making sure that all venue fees were paid in full prior to the events. Processed all Janitorial and Facilities Department requests for supplies and maintenance repairs for all campuses. Working with an outside consultant, we developed a Requisition Creation Manual for staff training in the use of the WebPortal system and making other special expenditure requests. United Neighborhood Organization/UNO Charter Schools 8/2009 – 6/2012 Administrative Assistant to Chief of Academics Duties included meeting planning, correspondence, distribution of various student assessment testing materials and results; updating student records; preparation of enrollment letters for 12 schools; assisted Bilingual Coordinator with updating ELL student data. Also assisted Office Manager with purchase order approvals. 6/2012 – 7/2015 Administrative Assistant Purchasing/Procurement Specialist Duties include preparing requisitions, reviewing requisitions from campuses and then converting requisitions to purchase orders after WebPortal approval. Submitting PO to vendors, processing invoices and submitting to Finance for payment. My main goal is to make purchases in the most cost effective way possible by securing comparative quotes from multiple vendors.

Harlem Furniture/The Room Place

11/2006 – 12/31/2007 Assistant Accessories Buyer

Responsible for weekly replenishment of inventory from sales to 20 stores; Placing buys and follow-up with vendors to replace inventory in warehouse; Prepare monthly sales reports for supervisors; Keep track of shipping information

(ship date & container information); Update SKU codes for new groupings and sales; Input sale pricing for weekly specials

St. Rita of Cascia High School

7/1994 – 8/2006 Data Center Manager/Administrative Assistant - Athletics For 11 years processed student data relative to scheduling, grades processing and tuition records. I am proficient in Specialized Data Systems and Administrative Plus.; Provided desktop publishing services for numerous special projects – adbooks, brochures, program and flyers for the parent organizations, Band Boosters and Development/ Alumni Office.; Worked with School Databooks to produce the student handbook and I was responsible for compiling student info for annual Family/Student Director.; 2005-06 served as Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director

– responsibilities included maintaining athletic sports schedules and rosters, arranged transportation, tracked student grades and physical/eligibility requirements for approximately 300 athletes. Ware & Associates (Architects) - 9/1993 – 3/1994 Administrative Assistant-Marketing The Wyatt Company (aka Watson Wyatt Worldwide) – Risk Management Consulting 6/1977 – 1/1991 Mime/Sherrelle – Secretarial and Answering Service 1972-1977 Arvey, Hodes, Costello & Burman – Attorneys – 1967-1972 Education: St. Mary High School, Chicago, IL – College Prep Curriculum Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL – Education Major University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL – Education Major Personal: Married, 3 adult children

References: Available upon request.