Administrative Assistant Project
Resume:
Wanda L. Darden
Riverdale, Maryland
***************@*****.***
Qualifications Highlights
Exceptional skills in insurance underwriting, policy placement and retention, proven results in highly competitive markets, outstanding reputation in the business industry and excellent written, oral and organizational skills with computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
AMERICAN CLASSIC AGENCY 11/06 – Present
Financial Specialist
• Prospects for new clients, businesses and seminar opportunities
• Designs financial plans for client’s individual needs and future financial strategy
• Trains, mentors and supervises new recruits
• Provides administrative and technical support to agents
• Trains agents to build their own financial business
• Develops and implements new policies and procedures
• Engages agents in career development planning
• Identifies opportunities for growth and training
HOWARD UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF NURSING 9/08 – 5/09
Administrative Assistant (Temporary Position)
• Provide administrative office support to the Associate Dean for the Division of Nursing, the Undergraduate Chair and faculty
• Responsible for maintaining a professional work environment and multiple calendars
• Identify time-sensitive projects and meet deadlines
• Execute responsible judgment, decision-making and problem-solving
• Screen calls and set priorities for the Associate Dean and Undergraduate Chair
• Maintain departmental budgets, arrange travel and itinerary for faculty
• Plan meetings and workshops for faculty and staff
• Research and generate reports for the Undergraduate Program
• Responsible for update of student and alumni records to be efficient and user friendly
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT/HOME DEPOT 9/95 – 10/06
Sales Specialist
• Managed Kitchen Design Department
• Trained, mentored and supervised new designers
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies, policies and procedures
• Supervised accurate preparation of estimates and proposals based on project requirements
• Drafted contracts, supervised staff and their adherence to policies and procedures
• Ensured staff met project time lines/deadlines
• Developed mentoring program for cross-training and career development opportunities
HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING 1/85 – 6/95
Project Coordinator/Recruiter
• Managed project budgets for undergraduate and post-graduate grants
• Coordinated recruitment efforts to increase enrollment of nursing students
• Developed recruitment brochures, promotional materials and recruitment kiosk for career fairs
• Increased enrollment by 300 % over two-year period
EDUCATION
BS University of Maryland, 1991
AB Central Pennsylvania Business College, Business Law
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