Alba Kruse – *** Larson Drive – Danbury, CT ***** – 914-***-**** – ******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To continue advancing within the Administrative field using my technical skills as well as my organization capabilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 29 years Executive Administration experience with senior level executives
• Accurate typing at 100wpm, data entry, dictaphone transcription
• Advanced skills in Windows, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Outlook
• Advanced knowledge of internet and web based applications
• Multi-task oriented with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Secretary to the Director of Special Services
April, 2010 – December, 2011: Somers Central School District (Civil Service Position)
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Special Services in all office functions.
• Manage Outlook calendars for multiple Executive Administrators and coordinate meetings.
• Coordinate with school district business office all financial obligations of the department (including but not limited to contracts, bid items, monthly invoicing, grant and budget development, purchase orders).
• Create and manage Excel spreadsheets for the special education department with regard to students, tuitions, placements, transportation, etc.
• Create and manage Power Point Presentations for internal and external departments.
• Work with the web based program IEP Direct (Individualized Education Plan) for all classified students.
• Work with outside contractors to have medical services provided to classified students, work with bids and negotiate costs.
• Liaison with Medicaid to maintain compliance between school district and state for eligible students.
• Perform web based research to remain current with ever changing New York State Education Department laws, rules and regulations.
• Work with the New York State Education Department for all classified students.
Executive Administrative Assistant
June, 1999 – April, 2010: IBM Global Services, Somers, New York
• Manage day to day operations of two Executive Vice Presidents and their departments. Coordinate all meetings, schedules, travel plans and maintain calendar integrity. Complete expense accounts for worldwide travel.
• Work with high-level corporate management/assistants; maintain current knowledge of projects and functions of organization.
• Arrange worldwide meetings with teleconferencing, LCD Projection and required support services.
• Work with outside customers and vendors on a daily basis.
• Organize and prioritize VPs mail to keep them informed of any critical issues.
• Work with direct reports to keep all concerned up to date on all meetings and projects.
• Mentor and train lower level assistants.
Administrative Assistant / Personalization Coordinator
July, 1997 – June, 1999: Mines Press, Inc., Cortlandt Manor, New York
• Coordinate, electronically set, proofread and personalize information for major printing jobs of hundreds of thousands of pieces for various companies throughout the US.
• Provide administrative support for managers and administration of multi-million dollar printing company.
Personalization Administrative Coordinator
August, 1991 – July 1997: Reader’s Digest, Pleasantville, New York
• Coordinated and provided personalization support for millions of mail pieces, electronically collecting generalized and personalized information for mass mailings.
• Operated an Auto-Cad system for building and processing detailed printed mechanicals, as well as a Macintosh design program to complete each job.
• Worked with outside vendors to ensure accuracy, following each job through from inception to completion for various product lines.
• Performed all administrative functions to complete each job, such as data entry and correspondence.
Administrative Assistant
June, 1984 – July, 1991: Norcliff Thayer, Inc. (Subdivision of Revlon Cosmetics), Tarrytown, NY
• Administrative Assistant for five District Managers based throughout the US.
• Performed all functions of administration from operating a dictaphone to transcribing, typing and data entry.
• Organized mailers to be sent to all managers and their direct reports, set appointments, arranged travel and scheduled meetings.