Administrative Assistant

Posted on: 2007-09-11

Lucia Fischer 655 7th Ave • San Francisco, CA 94118• (415) 306-1534 • [email protected] SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Positive, professional attitude; committed to excellence. • Enjoys working with the public and performs well in high stress situations. • Excellent research skills gained from academic research. • Firsthand experience with worldwide range of cultures. • Proficient in Microsoft Office application suite: Word, FileMaker Pro, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel. EDUCATION B.A., Political Science and Communication University of California, San Diego - June 2007 Eötvös Lórand Tudománegyetem, University of California, Education Abroad Program, Budapest, Hungary- 09/05-05/06 • Studied abroad in Budapest, Hungary, studies focused on politics of emerging democracies. Extracurricular travels included extensive time in Eastern and Western Europe as well as Sub-Saharan Africa. WORK EXPERIENCE Administrative Assistant and Peer Advisor UC- San Diego Programs Abroad Office, La Jolla, CA – 09/06 – 08/07 • Created and implemented innovative campus outreach programs and new marketing strategies. o Involved public speaking; both impromptu presentations and formal PowerPoint presentations. • Intake advising of students regarding study abroad opportunities. • Maintained office calendar for seven supervisors and student database. • Reviewed time-sensitive and confidential study abroad applications and insured they were error free. • Maintained and was fully familiar with office library. • General administrative duties, including but not limited to handling heavy multi-line phones, filing and data entry. Public Relations and Marketing Assistant La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, La Jolla, Ca – 09/04-08/05 • Wrote press releases and maintained press relations. • Implemented effective strategies to increase student ticket sales as well as single ticket sales. • Maintained client database and handled all client correspondence • Used telemarketing to sell season subscriptions • Handled box office ticket sales and conflicts during performances. Barista Starbucks Coffee Company, Petaluma, Ca – 05/03-01/05 • Assisted customers at the cash register and the espresso bar. • Worked effectively as a team player. • Developed interpersonal skills, which enabled me to provide exemplary customer service. EXTRACURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Public Relations Chair and Board Member Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, UC- San Diego – 2004-2007 • Public Relations Chair - Promoted philanthropic events hosted on campus. • Standards Board (2 terms) – Met with members weekly to insure safety, well-being and academic success. Involved strict confidentiality. English Tutor Joszef Varosi Iskola, Budapest, Hungary – Spring 2006 • Volunteered weekly at Hungarian after school program for Roma (gypsy) children. • Developed my own lesson plans for teaching English to elementary and secondary level students. • • Assisted students with English language homework. Tutor and Event Planner COTS (Committee on the Shelterless), Petaluma, CA, 2000-2004 • Tutored and mentored homeless children twice a week. • Organized holiday craft parties, including all planning, purchasing and set-up.