Easter Taua’ese
Anchorage, AK 907-***-**** *********@*****.***
Motivated, teamwork-oriented and responsible professional seeking to secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills. My unique personality, positive energy and high spirit will help maintain a calm and stress-free work environment. I am excited about this career opportunity and looking forward to being a part of your team! EDUCATION
Alaska Career College (ACC) Anchorage, Alaska 08/2013-02/2015 Associates of Applied Science in Business Administration & Computer Technology Samoana High School Pago Pago, American Samoa 06/1993-06/1997 Diploma
AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Microsoft Office Certification: Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint (ACC) Valedictorian & President’s Award Recipient – Class of 2015 (ACC Business Program) Highest 10 Key by Touch Award (317 kpm) (ACC)
Most Improved Keyboarding Award (80 wpm) (ACC)
Best Leadership, Miss Congeniality, Most Professional & Inspiring Awards (ACC) Bilingual: Fluent in Samoan and English
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Professional Communications
Business Office Administration
Conflict Resolution
Business Law and Ethics
Business Math I & II
Public Speaking
Cultural Studies
File & Records Management
EXPERIENCE/WORK HISTORY
MCG ARCHITECTS Admin & Specs Editor Assistant 09/17 – 03/20 Provide excellent customer service and happily greet and welcome clients; Answer and direct incoming phone and email communication; Assist the principals and design staff in any projects as necessary; Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers and supervisors; Maintain office files; Assist with construction administration & clerical duties. ALASKA CAREER COLLEGE Externship Coordinator 07/15 - 09/17 Coordinate placements and meet with students and employers to serve as an initial point of contact in the Career Services Department; Recruit employers and network with local business owners to build a rapport; Responsible for placing students at work sites and complete site visits to ensure and evaluate student’s work performance and work environment; Keep accurate records of employers, student progress, career goals, work abilities and identify areas that may need improvement; Instruct/teach senior class on Tues/Thurs evenings.
ALASKA CAREER COLLEGE Front Desk Manager/Instructor 07/16–09/17 Coordinate and maintain records for staff, students and affiliated companies; Answer, screen and transfer inbound phone calls; receive and direct visitors and clients; general clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing; Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and email; handle requests for information and data; Instructed Career Marketing Term. FAMILY MANAGEMENT Domestic Engineer 01/02-08/13
Chief of Finance and Budgeting: Managed finance and budget for household. Health Services Liaison: Assist in developing subordinates’ physical, professional and emotional well-being; maintained a clean and safe environment. Chief Procurement Officer: Obtained necessary supplies for household execution. Director of Planning and Schedule Development: Planned and organized special events for holidays; Scheduled and managed appointments and meetings with teachers and doctors. Volunteer/Civic Activities
Becca’s Closet: Non-profit organization handing out free prom dresses for underprivileged high school girls.
Teacher’s Aide: Help students with reading and writing; help staff to organize program/schedule for special events for 20+ students
Field Trip Chaperone: Assisted staff and students during field trips Assistant Coach: Coached for Dimond West Little League for 12-14 year old softball team of 15 girls.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Duane Faust
Founder
The Global Development Authority
Los Angeles, California
Boss
Chaz Alexander
Career Services Director
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK. 99507
Professional Colleague
Sue Smith
Mail Handler
United States Postal Services
Anchorage, AK 99507
Personal Reference