Jennifer Benge
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Summary
Office Administrator who has been continually recognized by peers and managers for her friendly "can do" attitude. Able to quickly & thoroughly gain proficiency in new fields and integrate the new information with existing knowledge. Strong ability to plan, initiate and implement ideas and projects from start to finish. Exceptional eye for detail.
Tools
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Protrack (database/scheduling software), ScheduALL (personnel & equipment scheduling software), PBS Connect (a closed infra-net information sharing web tool),
Professional Experience
KTEH / KQED Public Broadcasting, San Jose, California 1998 – 2009
Public Television for the Silicon Valley & Greater Bay Area
Broadcast Media Coordinator
•Continuously worked in real time & met absolute deadlines as part of my daily workload.
•Initiated and tracked all programming related orders and acquisitions from multiple national Producers and vendors.
•Maintained the programming database and entered updated data as changes occurred and updates were made.
•Established streamlining procedures for more effective work flow between the sales, traffic and engineering departments.
•Tracked sales and promotional account information to ensure that the terms of the contract were met.
•Coordinated work orders for the engineering staff.
•Responsible for the smooth operation of daily program schedule to ensure no interruption of programming to the viewing public.
•Composed the real time daily program log used by automated delivery system and engineering.
•Managed the program tape library to guarantee the material was clearly labeled and easily located by all staff.
•Provided programming related reports to various departments as requested.
•Provided clerical and customer service support during fundraisers and community events in addition to day to day workload.
Skjerven Morril MacPhearson Franklin & Friel, San Jose California 1994 - 1998
A leading Silicon Valley patent and copy write law firm
Office Services Associate
•Trained new employees to the office services department.
•Managed office supply inventory and ordering for an office of 200+ employees.
•Processed large scale duplication of legal documents for use by in house and opposing council.
•Coordinated time sensitive fax distributions to assorted legal teams.
•Shipping / receiving via national couriers and hand delivery to bay area law office’s and courts.
•Set up conference rooms for meetings including presentation equipment and catering.
•Provided receptionist coverage and staff support as needed.
Awards
2008 Recipient of “The Jonathan C. Rice Board Recognition Award”, awarded to employees who demonstrate excellence in support of Northern California Public Broadcastings effort to provide the highest quality of service to the community by our board of directors.
Education
San Jose Community College, general education 2003 - 2005
Mission College (Santa Clara), general education 1996 - 1997
Center for Training & Careers Offset Press Lithography 1994 - 1995