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 5 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., major in English
