BUSINESS SKILLS: Word processing: Microsoft Word Other applications: PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, QuarkExpress, PhotoShop, Excel, Access, File Maker Pro, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Reference Manager Writing ability (proposals, newsletters, presentations, resumes, cover letters) Internet skills Event coordination: trade shows, seminars, user conferences STRENGTHS: Interpersonal skills - ability to put people at ease; Dependable, organized, efficient ;Team player; Self-starter BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: The Health Institute, Division of Clinical Care Research, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA November 2000 - Present, Executive Assistant to Director and to Research Scientist Created prepress drafts for flyers, catalogs, order forms, and price lists Managed digital image library Formatted digital images for Website Coordinated co-op program and produced credit memos Wrote memos, presentations, and correspondence for Vice President Maintained Excel sheets for budget, brand ID program, and retail mailer program Monitored invoices Health Dialog, Inc., Boston, MA Sept. 1998-April 1999 Administrative Assistant for healthcare management firm Edited and produced company newsletter Maintained company database Performed Internet research on health topics and competition Reviewed and analyzed health videos Created PowerPoint presentations Fulfilled orders for videotapes TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Taught in nursery school for five years and kindergarten for two years COMMUNITY SERVICE: Prescription Parents, Inc. (a parent support group for parents of children with cleft lip/palate ) Member (1981-present), President (1995-present, 1985-87), Secretary (1984-85), Newsletter Editor (1982-84, 1987-89), Corresponding Secretary (1989-1995) Office for Children, Southern District Council, Former Member of Board of Directors EDUCATION: 1992-93 Katharine Gibbs School, Boston, MA. "Entree" Business Program, Dean"s List 1971-75 Boston State College, Boston, MA. M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, Dean"s List 1967-71 Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT. B.A., majored in English
