My current objective is to find employment that will enable me to use my creative problem solving, customer service, document control and computer skills. I have well above average verbal and written communication skills. I am proficient in Windows computer applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point, along with a number of company specific databases and applications I have encountered in my employment travels. I am detail oriented, organized, self-directed, a team player, and a fast learner. I have a personal commitment to life long learning. I have consistently exhibited a positive "can do" attitude and have made every effort to be an asset in every situation I have encountered.
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent organization, prioritization and project management skills
- Strong pro-active work style and problem resolution skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to work with a wide range of individuals
- Calm in the face of crisis
Office Skills Include:
- Type 50+ WPM
- 10-key by touch
- Filing; Alpha, Numeric and Mixed
- Multiple phone lines
- Travel reservations
- Meeting and event organization and planning
- Transcription of documents from recorded media
- Meeting notes
- AP/AR
- Checkbook Reconciliation
- Purchasing
- Payroll
- Municipal, State and Federal taxes
- File setup and maintenance
- Internet, library and public records research
- Copier, Fax, GBC binding, and AV equipment
- Document Editing
Software Packages Include:
- MS Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Various company specific databases
Project Management Skills:
- Estimating and bidding
- Blueprint-plan interpretation
- Contract writing
- Specification writing
- Materials research
- Timeline Construction
- Project presentation
- Onsite project management
- Progress tracking and reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Multi-party negotiation
Education:
- Health Unit Coordinator Program, Emily Griffith Opportunity School
- Have attended a wide variety of seminars and classes including communication, leadership, technical presentations, writing, job specific skills and personal development
- University of Southern Colorado
Previous Employers Include:
- February 2004 - May 2004; Wm. Smith & Company; Denver CO; Accounting Assistant to the CFO
- September 2003-January 2004; Office Perspectives, assigned to Duke Energy Field Services; Administrative Assistant to the Marketing Group
- February 1998-July 2002; Utility Engineering, Denver CO; Drawing Management Team Lead
- September 1997-February 1998; New Century Energies Denver CO; Benefits Administrator
- June 1996-September 1997; Various Contract Assignments including: data entry, accounting clerk, receptionist, filing, filing setup, database management, and general office duties such as copying, faxing and mail distribution
- June 1995-June 1996; Denver Consistory, Denver CO; Receptionist and Office Assistant
- October 1993-October 1994; Jefferson County Open School, Lakewood CO; Shop Teacher
- April 1980-June 1993; Various sign companies; Denver, Lakewood, Englewood CO; Duties included: sales, design, billing, electronic file management, and nine years as co-owner and manager of family owned business