Personal Assistant: People, Pets and Palaces

Amy Woidtke, PA (woid-key)

206-***-**** | ***********@*****.***

::Skills::

Over 20 years experience in organization, coordination, management, and promotion of people, places, calendars, systems, and events.

Over 10 years independent business experience, running all aspects from marketing to service provision.

Multi-tasker by nature: Expert in efficiency and effectivity.

People-helper extraordinaire: Jill of many talents from small to large and "mundane" to detailed.

Task Wrangler: Home, personal and business lives, including children and pets.

Idea generator, facilitator, planner, and presenter.

Designer and organizer of spaces and events. Creative by nature.

Well-respected power networker, connector, resource locator, bridge builder and community leader, with connections to professionals in a large variety of fields.

Confidentiality-keeper: Skilled in the art of discreet, surprise and "top-secret missions."

Savvy operator and navigator of technology, including computers, internet and social media.

Quick learner of new skills and talents.

::Experience::

AMY WOIDTKE, PA, PPS - Seattle, WA (2008 - current)

Personal Assistant, Pet & House Sitter

Responsible for varied needs of clients including business support and promotion, household management, home interior / exterior care and design, personal life management, event assistance and pet care.

Analyze, create, re-organize, and manage administrative systems for improvement in efficiency and effectivity in supporting business function, growth, and success.

Execute time-consuming tasks to allow clients to concentrate more time on what they do and love most in both business and personal lives.

Clear, organize, re-design and maintain interior and exterior spaces for improved aesthetics, time efficiency, and feeling more peaceful in home and office.

Care for pets and homes in absence of owners, including walks, medications, grooming, plant care, light house keeping and household management.

ECOKIND DESIGN: Interiors for Love & Romance - Seattle, WA (2008 - current)

Founder and Designer

Evaluate client needs, design, and implement plans for layout and decor of interior home spaces, as specific to their desire to attract a mate or celebrate an existing relationship, using sustainable products whenever possible. Responsible for running all aspects of the business.

Successful track record in finishing on or under estimated budget for clients.

High success rate of converting prospective clients into booking clients.

In first 2 years of business, was offered space on 2 major radio shows and the green interiors column with Examiner.com Seattle.

Established and respected as a community leader, connector, presenter, and facilitator as related to small business and community involvement.

AMY WOIDTKE: Full Service Image Branding - Seattle, WA (2005 - 2008)

Consultant and Designer

Designed and implemented plans for layout and decor of interior spaces and events. Designed print and web graphics for small businesses and individuals. Responsible for running all aspects of the business.

Evaluated client decor needs, provided plans and implemented decor, resulting in spaces more reflective and useful of/for client’s needs, dreams and persona.

Evaluated client graphic design needs and designed print/web materials reflective of their needs, mission and persona.

Re-branded entire line of local luxury spa product line for up-scaled appearance and marketing to higher income clientele.

Educated clients on optional use of sustainable materials and provided when desired.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON and TEMPORARILY YOURS - Seattle, WA (2001 - 2004)

Secretary / Receptionist / Office Assistant

Performed short and long-term assignments for a variety of departments and businesses on campus.

Analyzed and solved issues for clients, including those previously and repeatedly unsolved, at the Speech & Hearing Clinic and University Stores.

Managed and coordinated calendars of staff with clients and colleagues.

Trained self on accounting program, identified and solved errors, and updated records at Speech & Hearing Clinic.

Improved work flow processes and organizational systems, resulting in improved efficiency, task completion, location and storage of file/office supplies.

Designed 1st Chemistry Student brochure for University Stores, resulting in improvement of students locating Stores.

Re-formatted design of feedback card for an improved aesthetic appearance and easier read.

Composed position instructional manual, complete with job aides, to ease employee transition.

::Education::

SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Seattle, WA

Applied Associate in Arts and Science, Graphic Design. Graduated with honors.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS - Davis, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology. Additional emphasis in dance and performance.

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