Virtual Assistant

WORK EXPERIENCE:

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Virtual Assistant: Providing offsite, online administrative support services to entrepreneurs, businesses, executives and others, including:

Proofreading & editing

Database management

Internet research

Bookkeeping

Correspondence

Project management

3/02-02/10 Lamson, Dugan & Murray, Omaha, NE

Bookkeeper: Perform routine accounting duties at a law firm, including:

Payables, receivables, general ledger, payroll, petty cash, 1099 reporting, account reconciliation.

7/01-3/02 Noll Inc., Omaha, NE

Temporary Worker: Completed administrative and accounting assignments at a variety of client companies for an employment agency.

1/96-5/01 Cal Michael Woodworking, Inc., New York City

Administrator: Managed a finish carpentry firm involved in the fabrication and installation of doors, trim and cabinetry for high-end residential clients. Responsibilities included:

Operations Management - Implemented procedures for an improved inventory tracking system. Revised and maintained vendor list and files. Overhauled client mail list and computerized it.

Accounting Procedures – Computerized and instituted more efficient operation for all aspects of accounting, including receivables, payables, payroll and general ledger reporting.

Company Relocation – Conducted survey for office space, managed all aspects of the relocation including office layout, telecommunications requirements, and installation, planning and scheduling.

12/94-12/95 State of the Art, New York City

Office Manager: Supervised a computer consulting firm specializing in the installation and maintenance of Apple computer systems. Responsibilities included:

Accounting Procedures – Receivables, payables, payroll.

Purchasing – Vendor selection, lease contracts and purchase of office equipment and supplies. Developed a select group of vendors to provide prompt quality service at reasonable prices for office equipment and supplies, effecting a 20% overall cost reduction. Negotiated lease contracts and service agreements.

Personnel – Established and maintained an approved vendor list of independent contractors.

6/93-12/94 Lalire March Architects, New York City

Office Manager: Administered an architecture firm specializing in retail design. Responsibilities included:

Accounting Procedures – Receivables, payables, payroll.

Operations Management – Researched and instituted employee health insurance benefits package. Responsible for the scheduling, reproduction and distribution of project documents to bidders and vendors.

2/91-6/93 Pace Editions, New York City

Assistant to the Controller: Helped manage a fine arts company engaged in the production, acquisition and sale of contemporary, master and primitive art. Responsibilities included:

Accounting Procedures – Receivables, payables, payroll, artist payables.

Project Management – Supervised production of promotional materials.

4/88-2/91 Institute for Corporate Education, New York City

Office Manager: Managed a consulting firm engaged in designing and developing training programs for corporate clients. Responsibilities included:

Project Management – Directed all aspects of production including analyzing client requirements, establishing project schedules, selecting vendors, design specifications and supervising production.

Purchasing – Vendor selection, lease contracts and purchase of pc’s, software, office equipment and supplies.

7/86-4/88 Capital Tracers, New York City

Director of Operations: Organized office procedures and work flow process for a new service company. Company was engaged in finding legal owners for unclaimed assets. Responsibilities included:

Operations Management – Established job functions, instituted work standards and supervised a staff of seven from distribution of caseload through final disposition. Responsible for recruiting and hiring of personnel.

1/83-6/86 Affordable Design Associates, New York City

Sales Representative: Managed design and print projects for a design firm specializing in silk screening for print media. Responsibilities included:

Sales – Conducted market research, canvassed clients, made sales calls and increased territory sales by 30%.

1/82-12/82 University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE

Graduate Assistant – Assisted two professors in four history classes.

EDUCATION:

B.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha

History, cum laude

Graduate School, University of Nebraska-Omaha

Completed 15 credit hours in history, grade point average: 4.0

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