MARIA
GARDNER
Reliable
Administrative
Professional
Contact Information
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
aduri9@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/maria-
gardner-26ab381a
Skills
Experienced Administrative Professional with 24+ years of expertise in assisting with administrative duties, professional discression, problem solving, buliding long-lasting working relationships and assisting in creating office procedures, and managing multiple projects while meeting challenging deadlines. Adaptability
Office Procedures
Teamwork
Work Ethic
Transparency
Integrity
Reliability
Organization
Administrative Tasks
Humor
Employment History
Administrative Coordinator Apr 2014 - Present
UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Sales Consultant Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry Pittsburgh, PA
Inside Sales Representative Nov 1999 - Aug 2013
Comcast Pittsburgh, PA
Promoted in 2018 to oversee all administrative responsibilities for my staffed Surgeon
Coordinating general operations of clinics, operating room and calendar. Being the point of contact for patients and their families, along with other hospital services and insurance companies
Daily multi-tasking of phone calls, meeting arrangements, maintaining databases, keeping paperwork organized and prioritizing my work load Assist with hiring and training of new Administrative Staff Develop solutions to make office and clinic processes more efficient Monitor schedules to make sure time is being efficiently utilized Ensure compliance of hospital Values & Standards
Communicate with other Surgeons and APP staff to coordinate testing and surgical procedures
Customer contact for store entrance and tours
Maintianed merchandising displays
Introduced products with a top down selling approach Met and exceeded sales goals
Coordinated with other consultants for larger sales Created and updated credit accounts
Prioritized daily work flow including: inbound calls, quotes, and sale related inquiries regarding cable, internet and telephone services Emphasized product features and benefits based on analysis of customer needs
Supports and worked with other sales consultants as needed Implemented sales techniques learned thru company leadership training and sales programs
Met and exceeded sales goals
Education
Bachelor's Communication Sep 1993 - May 1997
California University of Pennsylvania California, PA Clearances
Manages setting up new accounts, establishing customer credit and set up payment methods
Adhered to call volume standards
Act 34 Criminal Clearance
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
Act 73 FBI Clearance