Administrative Assistant
Resume:
JANICE S. THOMAS
ATLANTA, GA 30307
************@*****.***
Objective:
Proactive administrative professional with can-do attitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent grammar and spelling expertise seeking administrative support position that will utilize acquired knowledge and offer opportunities to attain new competencies.
Skills:
Typing speed: 70 wpm Writing, editing and proofreading
Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Act, Banner SIS
Writing, editing and proofreading
Travel, meeting and event planning
Customer service, interpersonal and time management
Researching on the Internet
Office Management
Project Management
Certifications:
Georgia Work Ready Certificate
Notary Public, State of Georgia
Professional Experience:
Administrative Assistant II
Georgia Gwinnett College
October 2010 – August 2011
-Provided administrative and clerical support to Dean, Associate Dean and Dual Enrollment Coordinator in the School of Education.
-Responded to requests/assistance from faculty, students and public in an efficient and customer-friendly manner.
-Answered, screened and directed telephone calls, providing information or referral as required.
-Maintained confidential records.
Contract Assignments
May 2008 – September 2010
-Administrative Assistant at local four-year public college of the University System of Georgia.
-Provided receptionist, administrative and clerical support in regional office of non-profit organization.
-Personal care assistant to elderly gentleman to include errands, meal preparation, companionship and light housekeeping.
Executive Assistant
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne (formerly Miller Ray Houser & Stewart LLP)
February 2000 - May 2008
-Provided administrative support to firms’ partners to include clerical, billing, maintaining calendars, and client services.
-Typed, edited, proofread and distributed reports, litigation newsletter, forensic accounting articles and manuals.
-Edited, copied, bound and mailed financial statements.
-Special Projects Coordinator, i.e., website design oversight, litigation marketing materials, mass mailings, etc.
-Ordered office supplies and scheduled maintenance of office equipment.
Academic Coordinator II
Institute of Paper Science & Technology
September 1993 - October 1999
-Provided administrative support to the Dean of Academic Affairs and managed day-to-day activities of Academic Office.
-Efficiently responded to requests for information from administration, faculty, students and potential students.
-Compiled data for federal, state, public and professional surveys.
-Planned and executed special events, i.e., Commencement, Orientation, Alumnus-in-Residence Program, and field trips.
-Edited, proofread and directed publication of Academic Catalog, Student Handbook, Student Research Brochure, Course Syllabi and Alumni Newsletter.
-Coordinated Annual Alumni Giving Campaign including data entry, monitoring and acknowledging gifts from donors.
-Maintained confidential student and alumni records.
Previous Employment
Performed clerk/typist, receptionist, office administration, resource development, and meeting planning duties in the non-profit sector.
Professional Development Seminars
The Art of Creative Negotiation Business English Grammar Review
Techniques for Teams Time Management
Proofreading Workshop Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact
Awards
President’s Award - Institute of Paper Science & Technology (for leadership in developing and operating effective systems in the Academic Office)
Employee of the Quarter - Institute of Paper Science & Technology
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