The knowledge I've acquired in my administrative career has provided me with exceptional organizational and communication skills as well as taught me the importance of professionalism and confidentiality. I would like to bring these skills to an art-related environment where I can also use my creative abilities and enthusiasm for design.
ELIZABETH J. SCHAEFER
1066 45th Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 654-0405
EmeryLiz@aol.com
QUALIFICATIONS
More than ten years experience as administrator working in time-sensitive, confidential environments. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects concurrently from beginning to end with quality work and within time frames required.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
* Computer expertise: Demonstrates expertise in the following software applications for PC: Windows XP/ME/98/95, Microsoft Office programs, WordPerfect, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, OM 4.0 (order management software), West legal programs; excellent skills using the internet for both communication and research.
* Communication: Communicates well when speaking and writing; able to act as liaison between different personality types; comfortable and effective communicating with both superiors and staff.
* Responsibility: Accustomed to being in positions of responsibility; self-motivated and willing to set goals and work to achieve them; never assumes another person is responsible.
* Organization: Uses time and resources effectively; considers efficiency, planning and accountability very important; extremely detail-oriented.
* Other: Quick learner enthusiastic about developing new skills; has solid work ethic that finds satisfaction and pleasure in achieving goals; creative thinker that enjoys devising different approaches to projects.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2/03-12/04: Customer Service Manager, Magenta, Inc., Berkeley, CA
Manager of Customer Service Department for small, rapidly growing product design company.
* Quickly learned new skills to help establish Customer Service and Order departments;
* Rapidly promoted to Department Manager;
* Primary contact between customers (boutiques, department stores, catalog companies, and mass retailers), Sales Reps, warehouse/order fulfillment company, and overseas factory;
* Acted as Office Manager in many matters (insurance compliance, etc.);
* Prepared and filed copyright applications for company's products;
* Helped interview and train new staff;
* Helped prepare for and set up trade shows.
1995-Present: Principal, Liz Schaefer Design, Emeryville, CA
Design and production of various creative projects including: custom invitations and announcements; soft furnishings; home décor accessories; silver jewelry; soap and bath preparations.
7/01-10/01: Administrative Assistant, Core Communications, Oakland, CA
Temporary Administrative Assistant for media advocacy firm. Helped design and organize new filing system; assisted with various projects.
7/01-10/01: Coordinator, San Antonio Unity, Oakland, CA
Temporary Coordinator for community newspaper. Primary contact between Advisory Committee, Mentors and team members for all assignments and workshops; assisted with hiring of permanent coordinator.
5/90-11/00: Legal Secretary/Office Manager, Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Walsh, San Francisco, CA
Secretary and Office Manager for small labor law firm.
* Hired as receptionist; promoted to secretary after six months and was continually given increased responsibilities and duties;
* Assisted in preparation, finalization and closing of hundreds of highly sensitive documents;
* Maintained office and individual attorneys' calendars and coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys and clients;
* Met and dealt with clients and various account representatives;
* Supervised state and federal labor compliance and conflict of interest systems;
* Interviewed, hired, trained and managed office personnel;
* Experienced with office finance, payroll and pension benefits;
* Coordinated and obtained yearly professional liability insurance;
* Facilitated two firm transitions and one major office move;
* Maintained office computers and software and streamlined numerous inter-office forms and systems;
* Demonstrated ability to define problems and tasks, plan and execute research and organize ideas and solutions;
* Displayed mastery of information retrieval systems, excellent writing and communication skills, and ability to learn what was necessary to accomplish tasks.
2/90-5/90: Manager, Shoe Department, McCaulou's Department Store, Oakland, CA
Supervised department and sales; in charge of inventory and purchasing of stock.
10/89-2/90: Head Cashier/Accessories Dept. Manager, The Limited Express, San Francisco, CA
Clerk in all areas of store; responsible for display and upkeep of Accessories Department.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley BA Degree, Fine Arts
University of California, Santa Cruz Art Major
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