Background:

I have a very strong background in office administration. This experience includ

es working in high profile, quick paced, and complex environments. I have contin
ually developed my skills to match the requirements of the modern office, to inc
lude advanced document, information management and communication skills. I am lo
oking to re-introduce myself to the work force and best utilize my experience in
a professional working environment.
* Extremely strong organizer with attention to detail and self starting skills.
* Very strong and broad communication skills.
* Extensive, accurate and efficient, computer experience.
* Proficient: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Window
s XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh, and Adobe.
* Five plus years of desktop publishing experience (Mac/Windows).
* Outstanding scientific research and comparative analysis skills.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Seven plus years of marketing experience.
* International business and trade show experience.
Work Experience:
March 1995 to Present - Stay at Home Mother.
Stay at Home Mother - I have been dedicated to my family since 1995. Presently,
my children are old enough that I am able to re-enter the work force with a clea
r conscience. It should be assumed that any lapse of time between positions was
due to my dedication as a Stay at Home Mother.
March 1999 to June 1999 - Henry C. Reid Jewelers, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Apprentice Gemologist - Apprentice to the Owner of business. Prepared numerous s
ingle and multiple item appraisals by describing, researching, measuring and pho
tographing stones and jewelry. Prepared customer appraisal documentation. Active
in designing store presentation and attending trade shows. Additionally worked
on the floor as a design consultant and sales person.
October 1997 to October 1998 - The Gem Lab, Rochester, New York.
Apprentice Gemologist - Apprentice to the Vice President and owner of the large
family owned business. Graded and plotted diamonds using both manual and state-o
f-the-art computer technology. Organized and maintained diamond inventory and di
amond sales. Prepared numerous single and multiple item appraisals by describing
, researching, measuring and photographing stones and jewelry. Prepared customer
appraisal documentation by using computer technology and hi-tech digital imagin
g equipment. Supplied stone setter with gems needed to complete custom jewelry.
Scientifically sorted and organized precious gems in part by color, size, and we
ight. Designed jewelry for customers and for store inventory, by artistically ch
oosing stones for various mountings, and matching stones for earrings. Experienc
e on the floor in sales.
August 1996 to January 1997 - Distribution Management Systems Incorporated, Omah
a Nebraska.
Marketing Coordinator - Reported directly to the President and managed the marke
ting department of a market specific software company. Used desktop publishing s
kills in the design of advertisements in print media, including magazines and ne
wsletter. Also maintained mailing list database using the company's software pro
gram. Through interviews, hired and worked with various printers, letter shops a
nd promotional "gizmo" matter. Assisted organization of a large user forum inclu
ding printed material, trade show slides and attended trade shows when required.
April 1994 to January 1995 - Temporary Agencies, Omaha, Nebraska.
Temporary Secretarial Support.
September 1992 to April 1994 - ABB Industrial Systems Incorporated, Rochester, N
ew York.
Senior Administrative Assistant - Reported to the Manager, Product Management. P
rovided Administrative support for the Manager, Quality Assurance and Manager, E
ngineering. Used Desktop Publishing skills to assist Engineering and Marketing o
n various literature projects. Produced documentation and process maps of Produc
t Management department procedures on various operations according to the Intern
ational Standards Organization (ISO). Created slide presentation and forms. Resp
onsible for preparing Technical Alert and Product Information notices, as well a
s distributing them worldwide. Built and maintained group distribution and custo
mer information lists in FoxBase database software. Coordinated and prepared for
monthly status meetings. Maintained Price Book and Standard Configuration book
distribution lists and prepared books for distribution upon request. Assisted ei
ghty-eight associates with some secretarial and administrative support.
June 1991 to September 1992 - TAD Temporaries, Rochester, New York.
Temporary Secretarial Support.
April 1989 to June 1991 - Seneca Foods Corporation, Pittsford, New York.
Marketing Secretary - Assistant to the Vice President of Marketing. Coordinated
the production of point of sale materials, company letterhead, coupons, and ad s
licks. Created national sales meeting slide presentations. Managed coupon, UPC a
nd invoice coding. Coordinated and edited company newsletter. Gathered national
and international company sales information for distribution within corporate he
adquarters. Managed temporary personnel.
June 1987 to April 1989 - International Information Management Congress, Fairpor
t, New York.
Administrative Assistant - Responsible for accounts receivable, payable, and qua
rterly financial statements. Designed company forms. Coordinated exhibit space a
nd registration for international trade shows. Set up and sold products at trade
show held in Hong Kong, Stockholm and Chicago. Managed publication sales progra
m and coordinated advertising details for the IMC Journal. Processed association
memberships. Managed temporary personnel.
December 1985 to June 1987 - Saatchi & Saatchi Direct, Rochester, New York.
Assistant Account Coordinator and Account Group Secretary - Provided secretarial
support for the IBM, DuPont, Bausch & Lomb and NYNEX account group. Managed the
NYNEX Lead Management Program and developed response matrices for all account a
s a customer service representation. Assistant Account Coordinator with responsi
bilities for specialized programs, writing print house instructions and performi
ng print house inspections. Used desktop publishing skills for various projects.
May 1984 to December 1985 - TAD Temporaries, Rochester, New York.
Temporary Secretarial Support.
Education:
Gemological Institute of America - Carlsbad, California.
Gemologist Diamonds Programs, Completed 1999
Gemologist Colored Stones, Present.
Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, New York.
Classes taken in Retail Management, and Computer Graphics, 1984.
Harcum College - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Associates in Science, 1984 Secretarial Science and Business Management.
References:
Available upon request.