Administrative Assistant

ELAINE SPELLMAN

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Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033

908-***-**** ********@********.***

Education: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. B.A. Degree, Theatre Arts and English Literature.

Music Studies: piano, guitar, French horn.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, MAC, Filemaker Pro, internet research.

Office Skills: Creation and maintenance of databases, written correspondence, reports, client contact, reception, organization of file systems, appointments, travel, meetings, etc. Typing speed 90 wpm.

Attributes: Analytical thinker, very well-read and articulate, excellent writing skills, creative problem-solver, takes direction, multitasks, appreciates and works well with team or independent approach to project completion and goal attainment for the organization.

Accomplishments

2007- 2008: Cataloguer, David Schulson Autographs, Millburn, NJ. Temporary position for collector of rare manuscripts, letters, autographs, photographs, musical quotations signed by prominent persons in visual arts, music, dance, theater, film, history, politics, science and medicine, sports. Cataloging and authoring descriptions of artifacts.

2007: Secretary, Hillcrest Academy North, Scotch Plains, NJ. Temporary secretary, alternative high school for academically and emotionally challenged inner-city students. Report to Principal.

2001-2006: Family caregiver at home full-time. Creative problem-solving and logistical planning includes scheduling, giving medications, complete physical care of family member, scheduling of appointments, travel to physician offices, emergency planning, hospital admissions, recordkeeping, recreational activities, safety and security measures, physical therapy, including all equipment and design of space for special needs, ensuring general well-being and quality of life in home until the end of life. Now returning to outside work force full time. Skill sets all applicable to the outside workplace.

1999-2001: Administrative Assistant, Patient Care Inc., Corporate Headquarters, West Orange, NJ. Creation and maintenance of database for Marketing Department of large home health care company, reception, copying, filing, faxing, mail distribution for company professionals.

1996-1998: Assistant Service Manager, Daddy's Junky Music, Corporate Headquarters, Manchester, NH. Receiving all incoming customer repairs on instruments and electronics to service department of musical instrument retailer including 20 stores throughout New England. Scheduling of all assignments for repair technicians, purchasing all parts and supplies from major vendors across U.S.

1992-1996: Advertising Manager, Hilton's Whalewatching Fleet, Newburyport, MA. Brochure distribution throughout New England for ecotourism company, reservations, communication to visitors of necessity of protecting and preserving marine life.

1987-1991: Office Manager, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. Booking and scheduling of recording studio time for 300 music students' ongoing projects, equipment security in five recording studios, management of studio office.

1985-1987: Administrative Assistant, AT&T Corporate Headquarters, Basking Ridge, NJ. Corporate Events Division. Editing of speeches, preparation of theme events/meetings of corporate managers, including space allocation and design, gift merchandise, and invitations.

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