Project Coordinator

Diana Upson

**** *. ******* ***. #52-207-***-****

Orange, CA 92868 *****.*****@*****.***

Accomplished administrative and project focused professional with a proven record in fast-paced office environments. Seeking a position in which my skills and background can be utilized for mutual benefit.

Professional Experience

Hospital Manager

Marina Hills Animal Hospital, Laguna Niguel, California May 2011 - Present

• Responsible for all aspects of maintaining a smoothly functioning medical office, including human resources, AR/AP, marketing and client service.

• Coordinate and execute multiple technical projects simultaneously.

• Human Resources – Employment life-cycle planning, training, benefits and payroll.

• Communication – Coordinate improvement in communications, establish business protocols, conduct meetings, established electronic communications.

• AR/AP – Negotiating vendor contracts, client accounts receivable.

• Marketing – Develop print and online advertising, social media, community relations and webpage design.

Office Manager and Executive Assistant July 2008 – May 2011

Conservation Law Foundation, Portland, Maine

• Responsible for all aspects of maintaining a busy legal office, including project coordination, finances, development, communications, and document preparation. Executive Assistant to three attorneys and several interns.

• Project Coordination – Organized and supported multiple projects.

• Finance – Expense reports, budget development, AR/AP, negotiated vendor contracts

• Development - Influential in non-profit development, including major donor interaction, individual giving, event planning and grant writing.

• Communications – Active in all communications representing a publicly visible organization, including internet, social media, print and radio outlets.

• Document Preparation - Coordinated with multiple government agencies on a variety of projects. Edited and filed legal documents with local, state and federal authorities.

• Executive Assistant – Meeting scheduling, calendar maintenance, travel arrangements, Board of Directors coordination.

Office Manager

March 2007 – July 2008

Portland Schooner Company, Portland, Maine

• Successfully coordinated and led all operations in a competitive environment, including several projects, marketing and staffing.

• Recruited, trained and managed a staff of 15 employees.

• Managed all human resources services, including recruiting and termination, benefits and payroll.

• Monitored DOT and United States Coast Guard drug test program.

• Actively promoted the business throughout the community, from conference and trade show participation to individual partnerships with local organizations.

• Secured all seasonal sales, allowing the business to support staff throughout the year.

Inventory Manager and Veterinary Technician March 2000 – August 2006

Northside Emergency Pet Clinic, Westminster, CO

• Provided excellent customer service from beginning to end of client relationship.

• Led project implemented electronic inventory management system.

• Responsible for end of day accounting and closing procedures.

• Communicated technical information to clients on a variety of levels.

Education

Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership & Human Resources Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

University of Phoenix

Professional Skills

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

• Consistent professionalism and impeccable attention to detail.

• Motivate staff to work together, creating a dedicated team and a positive work environment.

• Comfortable with a wide variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks and Mac based software.

• Predictive Index Analyst Certification

• Spanish language

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