Administrative Assistant Resume
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Positive, professional attitude; committed to excellence.
• Enjoys working with the public and performs well in high stress situations.
• Excellent research skills gained from academic research.
• Firsthand experience with worldwide range of cultures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application suite: Word, FileMaker Pro, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel.
EDUCATION
B.A., Political Science and Communication University of California, San Diego - June
Eötvös Lórand Tudománegyetem, University of California, Education Abroad Program, Budapest, Hungary- /-/
• Studied abroad in Budapest, Hungary, studies focused on politics of emerging democracies. Extracurricular travels included extensive time in Eastern and Western Europe as well as Sub-Saharan Africa.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant and Peer Advisor UC- San Diego Programs Abroad Office, La Jolla, CA – / – /
• Created and implemented innovative campus outreach programs and new marketing strategies.
o Involved public speaking; both impromptu presentations and formal PowerPoint presentations.
• Intake advising of students regarding study abroad opportunities.
• Maintained office calendar for seven supervisors and student database.
• Reviewed time-sensitive and confidential study abroad applications and insured they were error free.
• Maintained and was fully familiar with office library.
• General administrative duties, including but not limited to handling heavy multi-line phones, filing and data entry.
Public Relations and Marketing Assistant La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, La Jolla, Ca – /-/
• Wrote press releases and maintained press relations.
• Implemented effective strategies to increase student ticket sales as well as single ticket sales.
• Maintained client database and handled all client correspondence
• Used telemarketing to sell season subscriptions
• Handled box office ticket sales and conflicts during performances.
Barista Starbucks Coffee Company, Petaluma, Ca – /-/
• Assisted customers at the cash register and the espresso bar.
• Worked effectively as a team player.
• Developed interpersonal skills, which enabled me to provide exemplary customer service.
EXTRACURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Chair and Board Member Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, UC- San Diego – -
• Public Relations Chair - Promoted philanthropic events hosted on campus.
• Standards Board ( terms) – Met with members weekly to insure safety, well-being and academic success. Involved strict confidentiality.
English Tutor Joszef Varosi Iskola, Budapest, Hungary – Spring
• Volunteered weekly at Hungarian after school program for Roma (gypsy) children.
• Developed my own lesson plans for teaching English to elementary and secondary level students.
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• Assisted students with English language homework.
Tutor and Event Planner COTS (Committee on the Shelterless), Petaluma, CA, -
• Tutored and mentored homeless children twice a week.
• Organized holiday craft parties, including all planning, purchasing and set-up.
