TAMARA G. WISNIESKI
CELL: 979-***-**** EMAIL: ******.*********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY:
Multi-faceted, efficient & reliable professional comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization and public. Superb problem solving and negotiating skills. Able to make decisions independently. Diversified skill sets covering writing, client relations, project management, human resources and recruiting. Excellent inter-personal, phone and digital communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) – Houston
• 2010 Board Member – External Communications Volunteer
EDUCATION:
Texas A&M University – College Station
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
• Emphasis in Public Relations, Marketing and Sociology
WORK EXPERIENCE:
February 2010 – Current
Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA)
Executive Administrative Assistant
• Administrative Assistant to Housing Administrator
• Successfully brought 4 large apartment complexes to be Weatherized; 1000+ clients assisted
• Edited Housing Administrator’s correspondence and form letters for spelling and punctuation
• Established Procedures Manual for Housing Administrator
• Handled matters of a confident manner
• Case Management for clients in 10 counties, maintaining strict confidentiality while handling sensitive documents and information
• Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written
• General office duties, such as: Emails, faxing, scanning, answering 9 line phone system
October 2006 – November 2009
Customer Impact / Speedmark
Editor
• Top Editor of 30+ reports per day
• 2007 August Speedmark Employee of the Month
• Author of quarterly newsletter
• Met turnaround deadlines in accordance with client contract
• Investigated Client Inquiries
• Trained new employees
May 2006 – August 2006
Kelly Services
Office Manager
• Created and distributed work orders
• Inventoried warehouse and ordered new materials, as needed
• Trained and managed new employees
• Composed employee training manual
August 2004 – December 2004
Banker’s Life and Casualty
Representative
• Acquired Iowa Life Insurance, Health and AD&D licenses
• Sold 10+ policies per week
SKILL SET:
• Accomplished Writer / Editor
• PR Assistant Experience
• AP Style Writing
• Experienced in Marketing Collateral
• Promotional Event Coordination
• Technical Writing