Lynn Perkin

7810 SW 30th Ave. Portland, OR 97219 Executive/Administrative Assistant

253/307-7521

CAREER SUMMARY Solid experience in executive administrative positions including

3 years as human resources generalist and office administrator. Strengths inclu
de:
Secretarial *Compose, edit and proofread correspondence, reports and presentatio
ns, appointment and travel scheduling, discrete handling of confidential documen
ts/information, excellent organization skills, effective working relationships w
ith all levels of management, employees and public.
Administration *Office management, supply purchasing, file management, project t
racking, supervisory experience and effective team management skills.
Human Resources *Experience in interviewing, hiring, orientation, termination an
d performance reviews. Processing of employee time sheets recording overtime, v
acation and sick leave.
Technology *MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) both 2003 and 2007 ver
sions, internet research, general office equipment (phones, FAX, copiers, scanne
rs).
EXPERIENCE

Administrative Assistant Anderson Design Consultants, Inc. - Tacoma, WA

July 2006 - Sept 2009
*Accountability: Front office setting for 5-person engineering firm included ha
ndling all incoming calls, greeting clients, incoming/outgoing mail. Assisting
in fulfilling various tasks for each design project from conception to completio
n such as scheduling field work, on-site system tests and submitting designs per
code to county health agency. Responsible for making weekly bank deposits. Acqu
ired certification as a Washington State Notary.
Executive Assistant Weider Publications, LLC - Woodland Hills, CA
Aug 1996 - Dec 2005
*Accountability: Assisted Executive V.P. of Women's Publishing Group providing
daily administrative support including phones, word processing, appointment and
travel scheduling, expense reports, handling of confidential documents/informati
on and interaction with all levels of personnel. Supervised two employees withi
n department ensuring completion of all team objectives. Consistently earned ab
ove-average marks on performance evaluations.
*Key Accomplishment: Established procedures which resulted in enhanced cross-sk
ills training and eliminating filing backlog.
MTM Entertainment, Inc. - Studio City, CA
Nov 1989 - May 1996
Executive Assistant *Accountability: Assisted the President of Syndication with
general office procedures; handled phones, travel arrangements, expense reports,
maintained sales progress and bonus reports, acted as liaison between executive
and sales staff.
Office Administrator *Accountability: Processed the ordering and invoicing of al
l office supply/furniture requests and office maintenance needs. Supervised staf
f of 3 employees responsible for mailroom/shipping and reception duties.
*Key accomplishment: Assisted in planning and coordination of 22,000sf office r
elocation after 1994 Northridge earthquake. The most challenging and rewarding
project I've tackled.
MTM cont.
Human Resources Assistant Manager *Handled interviewing/hiring/termination of of
fice support staff for 100-person company. Ensured company-wide adherence of pe
rsonnel policies, procedures, and regulations. Upheld excellent interpersonal a
nd problem resolution skills.
*Key accomplishment: Updated employee policies and procedures handbook to meet
California legal standards.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT KATU-TV - Portland, OR
PROFILE Earned reputation for:
*Strong work ethic *Volunteering to hel
p in any area/department in need
*Outstanding attendance record *Dedication and loyalty
REFERENCES Available upon request