Administrative Specialist

Posted on: 2006-05-10

Stacy Jenkins 1024 Bexley Drive Apt. D Greenwood, IN 46143 317-701-8103 [email protected] Over 5 years of experience in education including international work and study in Japan for over 10 years. Proven ability to develop, build, and maintain relationships with various customers including students, parents, and staff. Experience providing advice, support, and guidance in both educational and professional environments. Successful demonstration of ability to lead, plan, organize, multi-task, prioritize, and to be an influential decision-maker in diverse, demanding environments. Definitive skills in administration, strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a goal oriented and highly motivated personality provide the ability to thrive in a team or individual environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Administrative Specialist, Jun 2004 - April 2006 AISIN Holdings of America Inc. Seymour and Franklin, IN • Provided logistical and resource support to Japanese employees and their families with relocating and transiting to the US corporate office in Seymour and distribution center in Franklin • Managed the Franklin Distribution Center Help Desk • Oversaw all purchases at the Franklin Distribution Center • Translated and edited documents for all departments from Japanese to English • Coordinated business meetings and major events such as a facility Grand Opening and Community Visitation day • Served as business transactions customer service liaison and mediator for corporate office and distribution center • Served as office administrator, host to guests, data entry analyst, and vendor liaison Assistant English Teacher & ESL Teacher Jul 1999 - Jun 2003 Yahaba Dept. of Education, OASIS English Conversation, Korakuen Hotel Iwate Prefecture & Shizuoka Prefecture Japan Held the following combined responsibilities at three Schools and English Conversation Schools: • Served as Project Manager for the Yahaba Town Exchange Program • Lead a group of students and teachers to and from Japan to their sister city in Michigan • Coordinated meetings and business trips for the members of the International Association • Assisted Japanese English Teachers in their classes in several junior high and elementary schools • Translated documents and interpreted for executives of the City Hall • Completed administrative duties for the Board of Education • Conducted multi-level business and conversational English classes for OASIS English Conversational School • Provided counsel for students and adults who were interested in living abroad Residential Assistant Aug 1996 - Jun 1999 Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI • Provided support for students of several residence halls with personal, social, and educational concerns • Advised and helped resolve various issues of students, parents, and staff • Organized cultural programs and activities for the students in the residence halls • Completed residential assistant duties such as handling check-in/ checkouts, desk operations, and incident reports • Participated in Student Life activities including freshmen orientations, RA interviews, and other campus based events SKILLS • Fluent Japanese (speaking, reading, writing) • MS Office Suite • Project and Record Management • Conversational Spanish (speaking and reading) • Knowledge of Visa Processes EDUCATION Japanese Proficiency Test Level Certificate Tokyo, Japan 2003 Bachelor's Degree - International Area Studies - Minor in Japanese Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan 1999 Study Abroad Program Nagoya Gakuin University - Seto-shi, Aichi-ken 1998 REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST