Karen Palmer
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SUMMARY
• High level administrative support skills and keen attention to detail
• Able to manage, prioritize and follow through to complete multiple tasks
• Efficient leader with a strong technical aptitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and typing 80 wpm.
EDUCATION
Gwinnett Technical College – Lawrenceville, GA
Business Coursework 2009-2010
ABC Bartending School – Marietta, GA
Bartender 2012-2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Gwinnett Arena/Civic Center
Box Office Assistant 2004-Present
Process ticket orders, distribution of will call, reconcile daily sales from cash and credit card transactions, and operating ticket system.
Provide quality front line service to customers and perform other tasks as assigned.
Georgia School Boards Association
Executive Assistant 2000-2011
Assisted with various program operations, facilitated special event registration and execution, and workshop scheduling.
Event Coordinator for conferences accommodating over 1,000 guests and planned meetings for the Georgia Council of School Board Attorneys.
Contract negotiation/site selection and visits, webinar presentations, and database management.
Bell South
Administrative Assistant 1997-2000
Assumed receptionist duties, typed and word processed documents, maintained filing system, and calendar management.
Supported senior level management and fulfilled requests for ad hoc projects.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Aurora Theatre – Box Office Associate (2012)
Hosea Feed The Homeless – Office Manager (2000-Present)
SKILLS
Effective communicator
Exceptional organizational skills