Synthia D. Caldwell
**** ***** **** *****, ********, IL 61109
815-***-**** ***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A highly organized and detailed Executive Assistant with 11 years experience providing thorough and skillful administrative support to Director and Senior Executive. Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve project goals. An independent and self-motivated professional with excellent research skills; able to grow positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in Spanish
Outstanding communication skills in all formats
Strong planning and time management skills
Familiar with American Disability Act laws
Proven achiever with strong Clerical skills: type 70-80 wpm
Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Word Perfect, Internet and AS400
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Testor Corporation, Rockford, IL June 2006-February 2009
Assistant to Marketing Director
• Provide Executive Administrative support to Sale Director, Marketing Director and Senior Executive
• Performed various clerical and administrative duties including arranging travel, scheduling meetings, coordinating trade show, special events, conference calls, typing, filing, faxing and answering phone
• Type and distributed highly trusted confidential documentation, correspondence and relevant reports, including site meeting minutes
• Conducted extensive internet research on hobby and craft competitors
• Distribute sample mock-up, new products and promotion sell sheets to our Sales Representatives
• Worked closely with hobby and craft marketing Brand Managers on special projects
The Testor Corporation, Rockford, IL December 2005- May 2006
Assistant to Marketing Director (Temporary Work Assignment)
• Provide Executive Administrative support to Marketing Director
• Performed various clerical and administrative duties including arranging travel, scheduling meetings, coordinating trade show, special events, conference calls, typing, filing, faxing and answering phone
• Type and distributed highly confidential documentation, correspondence and relevant reports, including site meeting minutes
Center for Disability and Elder Law, Chicago, IL April 1996-June 2005
Office Manager
• Provided administrative support to Executive Director
• Worked closely with Attorneys and Paralegals on handling and maintaining client files, correspondence letters, legal documentations and court interpreter.
• Coordinate annual fundraising benefits
• Conducted intake interview on new clients cases
• Operated multi-line switchboard
• Trained volunteer paralegals and law students on intake interview
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago IL August 1992-May 1993