Secretary, Assistant Resume

Desired Industry: Clerical/General Office	SpiderID: 20545
Desired Job Location: Denver, Colorado	Date Posted: 4/7/2008
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 4/8/08
Desired Wage: $55,000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: High School/Equivalent	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
I am a secretary to my bones: to me, the term designates someone who is truly willing and able to do anything an office may require. Providing whatever kinds of support my employers and co-workers have needed for twenty plus years has given me the knowledge and confidence to call myself a secretary. It is my goal to be able to share those services with a company that values the contributions of its employees.

Experience:
Home Investment Portfolio Partners Companies, LLC (January 2006 to February 2008).
Real Estate Coordinator (August 2006 to February 2008). Manage real estate documents on properties throughout the country, including proper naming, filing and archiving (hard/soft copies). Research properties as necessary to supplement evaluation materials and documents. Create visual aids to assist executives with property evaluation and selection, as well as preparation of marketing materials and documents. Manage real estate sale process for Denver area properties held by investors, photograph said properties for use in marketing and presentation materials. Assist Director of Acquisition and Development with presentation materials for prospective properties. Oversee office operations to ensure efficient flow of work and activities, including inventory and ordering of office supplies and cleanliness/functionality of office facilities.
Executive Assistant to President (January 2006 to August 2006). Establish filing and office procedures for new company. Identify and view properties and advise regarding purchase. Provide competent and thoughtful information, advice and assistance in all aspects of the company to increase efficiency and profitability. Work with president and fast-growing team to develop company processes and procedures, train incoming personnel; develop advertising and marketing campaigns and materials. Provide assistance to all company staff.

Premises, LLC (April 2005 to January 2006)
Office Manager. Assist in development, organization, and maintenance of office procedures, documents and filing system, contracting of properties and accounting as permitted. Promote and discuss company products with potential buyers. Create disk presentations.

Wall Custom Homes, LLC (June 2004 to March 2005)
Office Manager. Create, organize and maintain office procedures, and documents concerning construction and sales of homes. Consult/assist buyers with selections for new homes and any concerns.

Richmond American Homes of Colorado, Inc. (November 1992 to June 2004)
Construction/Safety Assistant (January 1994 to June 2004). Create, develop and maintain administrative areas for division construction department. Develop and maintain documents and tracking systems for regional safety program for national homebuilder. Create, maintain and supervise Homeowner Satisfaction Program from 1996 through 2001.
Assistant for VP of Office Management and Chairman/COO (April 1996 to August 1996)
Production Coordinator, Legacy Division (April 1993 to August 1993)
Accounts Payable Clerk (November 1992 to April 1993, and September 1993 to January 1994)

Work Study & Part Time Work, Bellingham, WA (June 1991 to August 1992)
Work study, part time work � 35-50 hours per week while attending university full-time.

Annie Wright School, Tacoma WA (September 1989 to August 1991
Resident Assistant to Dean of Students, all-girl boarding school

Colorado State Patrol, Sterling, CO (August 1987 to July 1989)
Communications Officer

Morgan County/CSU Cooperative Extension Service (May 1980 to August 1987)
Secretary

Education:
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington (1991-1992, 1 year general studies)
Parks College (1977-1978, certificate in secretarial studies)
Wray High School (1973-1977)

Affiliations:
Highlands Ranch Community Chorus, Vice President of Board of Directors (August 2007 to Present)
Highlands Ranch Community Chorus, Secretary of Board of Directors (August 2006 to February 2008)
Highlands Ranch Community Chorus, Member (September 2003 to present)

Skills:
Skilled and dedicated assistant with extensive experience in the coordination, planning, and support of daily operational and administrative functions.
Proven track record of accurately completing research, reporting, information management and taking projects from inception to completion.
Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.
Highly-focused and result-oriented in deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
Advanced in Microsoft Word and Excel, AS400, 10-key. Type 90 wpm, shorthand 80 wpm. Intermediate skills in Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro 7.0, Publisher.
I have an active Colorado real estate license.
Broad range of work experience and situations proves ability to think and reason, troubleshoot and react to a variety of situations. A quick learner, adaptive, welcomes challenges and works well with minimal supervision.

Reference:
References: Professional
Christian E. Hageseth IV, President/CEO, Home Investment Portfolio Partners Companies, LLC. (303) 520-4844, 44 Cook Street, Suite 800, Denver, CO 80206. (Worked for Chris from January 2006-February 2008.)
Chris Peters, Founder/Managing Director, Functional Methods �, (303) 829-5190, 814 Brown Squirrel Lane, Golden, CO 80401. (Worked with Chris from April 2006 to September 2007.)
Garry Schaffer, Client Preference Realty, (720) 272-8955, 4064 S. Willow Way, Denver, CO 80237. (Worked with Garry at Richmond, then Wall Custom Homes.)
Tim McDougal, Regional Safety Director, Richmond American Homes of Colorado, Inc., (303) 944-9967, 4350 S. Monaco Street, Denver, CO 80237. (Worked with Tim from May 1994 to June 2004.)
References: Personal
Phyllis Crossland, (970) 630-3479 (cell), 11889 County Road 35, Yuma, CO 80759. (Have known Phyllis since September 1970.)
Vernett Gorman, (970) 332-0963. (Have known Vernett since September 1970.)
Tanya Van Bogart, (205) 643-2635, 4442 Canterbury Street, Mount Olive, AL 35117. (Have known Tanya since October 2000.)
Julie Williams, (303) 791-7376, 9241 S. Madras Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130. (Have known Julie since March 2005.)

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