Administrative Assistant Editorial
Resume:
Cheri Barrey
Administrative Assistant
Wenatchee, WA 98802
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#readytowork
Willing to relocate to: Wenatchee, WA
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Administrative Assistant
Dobson Hanks CPA's - Kent, WA
January 2020 to May 2020
• Handled office interactions with outside visitors. This included greeting and directing guests, answering phone inquiries and handling requests or complaints in a professional manner
• Kept track of inventory and worked with supply vendors to ensure a well-stocked office
• Maintained files with confidentiality in an easily accessible format
• Operated and maintained office machinery, including copiers, fax machines and printers
• Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars
• Prepared communications, such as memos, emails,invoices, reports and other correspondence
• Wrote and edited documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
• Created and maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical Administrative Assistant
American Retail Supply - Kent, WA
December 2013 to July 2018
• Performed general office duties, including answering a busy multi-line phone system and routing calls or messages to appropriate staff
• Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
• Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data
• Drafted professional business memos, letters and marketying copy to support business objectives and growth
• composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors
• Offered departmental aqdministrative support
• Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company pol;icies and performance standards
• Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
• Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors Newsroom Assistant
The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, WA
December 2011 to September 2013
• Received incoming calls and messages and addressed or triaged phone requests
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintained outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
• Managed email and fax distribution to get news information to staff writers and editors
• Coordinated and wrote obituary notices, court reports, street closures and highway construction for print in related news sections
• Prepared daily financial reports and syndicated editorial columns for print
• Compiled, analyzed and distilled large amounts of information in a high volume and fast paced environment
Office Assistant III
Washington State Attorney General's Office - Wenatchee, WA September 2006 to November 2011
• Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries
• Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
• Interacted with clients professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and direct to desired staf members
• Delivered expert clerical support to internal staff and management by efficiently handling a wide range of routine and special requirements
• Maintained clean reception area to promote a positive, professional environment for all stakeholders, including Attorneys and clients
• Managed a busy multi-lie phone system and greeted claimants during regular office hours
• Organized, stored and retrieved files to enhance daily operations and support customer needs
• Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
• Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff t arrivals of scheduled appointments Editorial Assistant/Reporter
The Central Oregonian - Prineville, OR
January 2003 to July 2004
• Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
• Promoted to Reporter due to tenacious work ethic and distinguished writing ability
• Contributed first-rate weekly business column with original story ideas, business features and various assignment
Education
Bachelor's in Social Work
George Fox University - Newberg, OR
October 1977 to May 1981
Skills
• Microsft Office Sui8te Proficient (10+ years)
• Administrative Support (10+ years)
• Data Entry Documentation (10+ years)
• Managing Office Supplies (8 years)
• Customer Orientated, Friendly and Professional Demeanor (10+ years)
• Detail Oriented (10+ years)
• Strong Problem Solver (10+ years)
• Dependable and Reliable (10+ years)
• Coachable Team Player (10+ years)
• Critical Analysis Expertise (10+ years)
• Organization and Management Proficiency (10+ years)
• Excellent Communicator both orally and writtenb (10+ years)
• Enthusiastically take on new tasks or challenges (10+ years)
• Proofreading
• Triage
• Social Work
• Proofreading
• Social Work
• Databases
• Research
• Triage
• Crisis Intervention
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
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