Administrative assistants can have a large array of skills or just starting out and need to get experience. Clerical experience and secretarial experience should be at the top your brag sheet (resume)! An administrative assistant resume stands out the most when you note the direct experience you have working in an office environment.
John Smith
1 Main Street, New York, NY, 12345 | (123) 456-7891 | exampleemail@exampleemail.com
Summary
Administrative Assistant with 6+ years of experience preparing flawless preservation, assembling facility reports and maintaining the utmost confidentiality. Possess a B.A. in History and expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Professional Experience
Johnson & Sons | Administrative Assistant | Hicksville, NY | Sept 2015 to Current
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for supervisors and managers
- Trained two administrative assistants during a period of company expansion to ensure attention to detail and adherence to company policy
- Developed new filing and organization practices, saving the company $3,000 per year in contracted labor expense
- Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
- Manage travel and expense reports for department team members
Lighted Spot LTD. | Secretary | Brentwood, NY | Sept 2011 to 2015
- Typed documents such as correspondence, drafts, memos, and emails, and prepared three reports weekly for management
- Opened, sorted, and distributed incoming messages and correspondence
- Purchased and maintained office supply inventories, and being careful to adhere to budgeting practices
- Greeted visitors and determined to whom and when they could speak with specific individuals
Education
Bachelor of Arts in History | May 2008 | Riverdale University | New York, NY
- Graduated Cum Laude
Additional Skills
- Expert in Microsoft Office with focus on Excel
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Web and Tech Savvy