Administrative Assistant Sales

Jeanne C. Lindaur

**** *. **** **** ***. McHenry, IL 60051

Cell: 224-***-****

********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Talented and highly organized Human Resources/Administrative Assistant with excellent computer

skills, innovative office organizational skills, an effective communicator. Twenty-three year track record of

volunteerism in various ministries and educational committees. Recognized as an astute business colleague

adept at organization and efficiency. Known for her ability to accurately process confidential

and sensitive information. Strives to understand the interrelationships between community issues

and the larger diocesan needs. Effective member of leadership teams with the ability to quickly

understand goals and objectives in order to develop and implement strategies that support organizational

plans.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD, St. Patrick Catholic Church, McHenry, IL (2004-2008)

St. Patrick Catholic Church is a 168 year old parish with approximately 1400 registered families.

The Church’s annual budget is over $2,000,000 that supports over 15 various departments.

Administrative Secretary to the Pastor (2004-2008)

Primary administrative support to the Pastor – coordinated business and personal schedules,

arranged travel, screened calls, receptionist, handled written correspondence for the pastor

First point of contact for all vendors, parishioners, or third parties

Directed vendors in maintenance and facility repair requirements for church, school, parish center

and rectory Created, formatted, wrote, through the use of Microsoft Publisher the weekly parish

church Bulletin. Volunteer Coordinator - coordinated activities between parishioners and over

400 volunteers in approximately 20 different ministries for wide-ranging needs such as compassionate care, liturgy commission, etc… Assured proper maintenance and compliance with Church Sacramental Books

Coordinated weddings and funerals Evaluated petitioners for Community Outreach Assistance,

making decisions on who was eligible to receive available funds. Maintained all office equipment including phones, fax, copiers, etc... Ordered and maintained office supplies

PETALS & STEMS FLOWER SHOP, McHenry, IL (1994-2004)

Petals & Stems was an entrepreneurial floral shop that also sold antiques. It was in business for 38 years,

closing in 2004. The shop generated approximately $500,000 in sales annually.

Flower Designer (1994-2004)

Designed floral arrangements for weddings, funerals and other special occasions;

Bookkeeping; Managed client relationships through telephone, walk-in and over the internet

W.W. GRAINGER, INC., Skokie, IL (1981-1986)

Grainger is an electrical, hardware, industrial supply company for the home, farm, & industry.

The company generates billions in revenue and has over 6000 employees nation wide.

Human Resource Coordinator (1981-1986)

Managed Employee Benefits including Health, Dental, Life, Optional Life, & Long-Term Disability Insurances.

Wrote Employee Newsletter The Grapevine Managed Workmen’s Compensation cases; Recruiting;

Created and formatted the corporate office New Hire Orientation

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH, McHenry, IL

Director of Art and Environment Ministry (1989-2008): directing the look of the church for various

seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, First Communion, Confirmation, and other special events.

Coordinated Sales and ordering of seasonal plants, flowers, and banners; designed and created fabric

decorations. Coordinated and led a team of over 30 volunteers.

Member, Music Ministry (1972-2008): Cantor for Masses Weddings, Funerals, and other special events;

member of church choir from 7th grade to the present.

EDUCATION

Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

Attended from 1977-1980 Courses in Communications, Psychology, and Vocal Performance

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