Objective
A team player who is looking to put my varied skills in office administration and problem solving to work in a career oriented position.
Experience
Portland, OR Administration
Oct 2007 to Dec 2009
Break The Silence! Foundation
* Office administration and marketing
* Advanced use of MS Office
* Editing web page and copies for press releases
* Types 40+ WPM
Portland, OR Executive Assistant to owner Aug 2005 to Sep 2006 CES Acquisition Corporation
*Arranged office logistics e.g. travel plans and lodging nationally (city and state) and internationally
*Accounts payable and receivable
*Prepared all office events, functions, meetings; international and national video/phone conferencing
*Facilitated the office, including surveillance, office equipment and their contracts, transporting of expensive office décor from Portland to New York
*Reason for leaving; received severance package for untimely office closure Portland, OR Consultant for Portland Menu Guide Dec 2004 to Jun 2005 Simon Media Company
*Advised on establishment of original concept
*Consulted on restaurant research, artistic direction and business plans
*Created and maintained clientele relationships
*Assisted with photo shoots, media kits and meetings Portland, OR Executive Assistant to owner Apr 2004 to Oct 2004 Smith CFI and CF & I
*Promoted from Receptionist to Executive Assistant in 2 months
*Created method of integration for CF & I to Hedberg, the computer program of sister company, Smith CFI
*Assisted in organizing and managing backlog of accounts receivable
*Advanced use of MS Office, including Excel, Power Point and Outlook
*Reason for leaving; downsizing due to break from sister company Education
San Diego, CA M.A. Elem.Education; one year completed Sept 2002 San Diego State University
*Passed the MSAT 09/22/01 average score range was 154-171, passed with a score of 171; passed the CBEST 10/06/01
*Attended two semesters of classes, plus internship Claremont, CA B.A.in Psychology 3.0 GPA May 1999
Scripps College
*Senior Thesis: Is Perception of Emotion in Music Learned or Innate?
*Coursework: Inside major; child development, environmental, abnormal, and Asian psychology. Advanced statistics, neuroscience, research design and assistance with professor’s independent study. Outside major; Spanish, performing arts, humanities and sociology classes.
*Activities: Dean’s list; theater; student run a cappella group; selected for intimate luncheon with Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor
West Linn, OR H.S. Diploma 3.2 GPA June 1995
West Linn High School
*College bound honors program; 2 yrs. Varsity Cheerleader, Mock Trial, May Day Festival Representative, class representative, 4 yrs. honors chorus