Kathleen E. O’Leary
**** *********** *****, ****** ***., MI 48316
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an administrative assistant position that will employ over twenty-five years of office skills and management experience
1986-Present Administrative Assistant, Fisherman’s Net Church
Administrative Assistant to the pastor of a 450 member congregation
Organize materials for seminars and board meetings
Design and create weekly newsletters
Coordinate efforts with area church and charity organizations to send aid overseas
Direct and plan retreats with a team; organizing lodging, meals and seminars
Lead Scripture studies for women’s groups
Arrange travel, meals and lodging for visiting pastors and speakers
Act as ambassador for visitors, arranging luncheons, dinners and transportation
Organize details of memorial services
Arrange wedding ceremonies and wedding rehearsals
Purchase supplies
2007-2008 Recruiting Assistant, MedMatch, Inc.
Performed medical license checks, education verifications, reference and criminal background checks; verified credentials; entered client and candidate data and organized client and candidate files
Created monthly newsletters and designed layout for marketing materials
Designed graphics for “Boomerang”, a website dedicated to baby boomers wishing to find work or volunteer their years of knowledge and experience to the community
Updated databases utilizing Microsoft Access; re-designed and updated all application forms to make them coordinate efficiently with the Access database
Marketed Early Solutions Clinics account
Designed literature for recruitment of Nurse Practitioners to administer medical attention to the public at retail-based locations.
Assisted with employment inquiries and advice to callers
Scheduled interviews and greeted guests
Handled correspondence to candidates and clients
Administered and scored medical employment tests
Reformatted and re-typed resumes
Purchased supplies
1995-2006 Personal Assistant to the President, T.W. Hallett, Inc.
Functioned as the Personal Assistant to the president
Handled all personal matters such as: personal bills, maintenance of president’s properties; travel schedule
Organized and managed the company from its inception in 1995
Assisted in high-end commercial and residential landscape design
Implemented office procedures and purchased supplies
Handled billing and collections
Bid on design projects and drew up plans
Prepared presentations for potential clients
Researched “antique” planting and building materials for historical homes adhering to strict historic homes guidelines
Prepared and coordinated projects with contractors, designers, and clients
Maintained client and vender records and saw to general office tasks
Managed investment projects, legal matters, and advertising
Oversaw all business operations for the owner’s development company, Hal-Col Development
Pulled permits and researched land use for cell phone towers
1994-1995 Art Department Technician, Macomb Community College
Assisted instructors with assignments and grading
Organized and maintained the art department
Tutored students with language barriers
Modeled for photography students
1983-1986 Supervisor, Kmart Corporation
Supervised cashiers
Set up and completed all scheduling issues
Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Billed insurance companies and served customers
1986-1995 Wedding Coordinator
Coordinated wedding ceremonies, rehearsals and receptions
Assisted caterers in food preparation
Designed floral arrangements
Designed and constructed wedding attire and formal wear for women and children
EDUCATION
Associates of General Studies with emphasis in Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude,
Macomb Community College, Warren, MI, 2009
Media Communications candidate, Macomb Community College
Member of the National Honor Society
Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Dean’s List
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Leads teams of designers, and volunteers for fundraisers and community activities, seeing to details and delegation of tasks
Serves in leadership capacities for various organizations such as:
o Renovation Member, Housing Opportunities for Macomb 1993
o Design Director, Abigayle Ministries 1998-2010
o Assistant Director, Teens ‘N’ Triumph 1999-2000
o Guest Lecturer, Macomb County Jail, Youth Home Division 1999
o McRest Volunteer 1999, 2000
o Guest Speaker, Fisherman’s Net 2001
o Board of Directors, Cherry Creek Association 2002, 2003
o Campaign for Washington Twp., MI, Home Team 2007-2008
o Mentor for Reconciliation Ministries 2010-2011
o Building Committee member, Fisherman’s Net 2011
TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC SKILLS
Certified in Word, Excel and Power Point
Experienced in Access, Power Church Plus, Open Office
Trained in Medical Terminology and Medical Billing
Trained to handle distress calls from victims of abuse and suicide threats
Accomplished artist in stage design, costuming, hand-painted cards, paintings, calligraphy, interior design and a wide variety of artistic projects
Photography published in the Detroit Free Press and Macomb Daily News
Designs Christmas trees and decorates homes for holidays
Interior design and remodeling
REFERENCE EMAIL ADDRESSES:
www.fishermansnet.org
www.medmatchinc.com
www.twhallett.com