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Keys dictated letters |
Handles correspondence |
Prepared postal and e-letter models to address common customer questions, issues, and complaints; trained on customer service skills and service recovery; developed a workshop for admin staff on dealing with angry customers |
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Files |
Created filing system |
Manages paper and electronic information storage and retrieval |
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Answers phone |
Directs messages, troubleshoots problem calls |
Selected phone system; programmed automated responses; serves as communication central for department |
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Knows PowerPoint |
Created overheads for exec |
Prepared a multi-media PowerPoint presentation for sales meeting with 250 reps, including a 150-page bound handout |
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Orders supplies |
Purchases supplies and equipment requisitioned by 30 staff members |
Evaluates, recommends, and negotiates with multiple vendors; oversees purchase of items up to $5,000 for department; trains staff in e-purchasing techniques |
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Serves as back-up for receptionist |
Assigns overflow work to receptionist; monitors coverage of front desk |
Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises receptionist; coordinates overflow assignments to front desk; approves info release to callers |
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Maintains procedures manual for department |
Created a procedures manual for department |
Designed an e-procedures manual used by entire company; trains new staff on selected procedures |
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Compiles information for board meeting |
Responsible for pre- and post-board information, including minutes, assignments, and follow-up |
Coordinates all board meeting documents and information; attends, participates in, and prepares board minutes; serves as admin board liaison |
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Schedules training rooms |
Created an e-system for trainers to directly schedule rooms and equipment |
Developed and coordinates an online system for trainers to directly schedule rooms and equipment; interfaces with catering and janitorial staff; secures and orients outside trainers when needed |