Samarah M.

Murray
844 Lido Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Home Phone: 248-841-1936 Cell Phone: 248-495-5414
Email: smc39e9a@westpost.net
CAREER FOCUS
To work for a challenging company, which offers professional development and gro
wth potential and further build upon my academic training experience to benefit
the employer and advance my career. I have 9 years of Professional experience in
Office Management and Human Resources and Administration activities of an organ
ization.
OBJECTIVE
As an Office Manager, Human Resource Manager, or Executive Assistant, I want to
coordinate and control all activities in an Office effectively and efficiently w
hich would help the organization to achieve its objectives and goals with satisf
ied customer.
STRENGTHS AND COMPETENCIES
*Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Peachtree, Lotus Notes, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Print Master, Print shop Deluxe
, Netscape communicator and Internet research on the World Wide Web with complet
e accuracy.
*Have a good accurate typing speed of 80wpm.
*Have good English-language skills both verbal and written
*Capable of working under pressure and meet deadlines as scheduled with quality
in work.
*Organized: I am very organized in my task and responsibilities assigned to me.
This helps me to do my work effectively and efficiently. I have been appreciated
and given letters from my senior managers for my organized efficient work.
*Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor gained through exten
sive interaction with the public, leadership roles in college activities, and do
mestic travel.

EDUCATION
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Master's Degree: MSA
Concentration: Human Resource Administration, Management
Baker College, Auburn Hills, MI
Bachelor's Degree: BA
Concentration: Business Administration, Management
Associate's Degree: AS
Concentration: Business, Entrepreneurship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student
CMU University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
08/2007 to Present
*Masters of Science Degree concentration in Public and Human Relations.
Executive Assistant
Kirk Embedded Development LLC
01/2010 to 09/31/2010
*As an executive assistant I managed the entire task of Human Resources and Admi
nistration and I was reporting directly to the President of the corporation.
*I have vast knowledge in database and I handled the Maintenance of employee rec
ords for the organization.
*I also took active part in taking care of employee related issues.
*I took the responsibility of taking care of all the coordination and maintenanc
e activities related to Human Resources department and thus I was responsible fo
r managing and coordinating the making travel arrangement, hotel arrangements as
needed by the president or his clients at specified time.
Executive Administrative Assistant
SEIU Local 3, Detroit, MI
05/2003 to 11/02/2007
*As an executive administrative assistant I executed basic administrative duties
include tracking multi-dimensional activities, policies, coordinating meetings,
maintaining business and personal calendar setting, reminding and confirming al
l appointments, screening phone calls for executive officers, relying messages i
n a timely manner.
*Liaison between all impacted departments to ensure proper communications.
*Coordinate domestic and international travel, and event planning consisting of
developing itineraries, making and confirming reservations for venues, conferenc
es, dining, lodging, local entertainment, couriers, etc.
*Complete projects and special assignments by establishing objectives, determini
ng priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation of others while monitoring pro
gress, problem solving, and make adjustments to plan when needed.
*Coordinate the job posting and screening process, recruitment, hiring and orien
tation processes.
*Complete employment verifications.
*Resolved a diverse range of employee relation issues.
*Counsel employees on company human resource relation issues.
*Establish, developed and maintain contacts, membership contracts, and contracto
r's database spreadsheets.
*Supervise and organize various training sessions.
*Oversee office maintenance, computer systems, and manage vendors for all office
supplies.
*Corresponding with all executive staff daily while maintaining confidentiality
on behalf of executive officers: Business Representatives, Organizers, Communica
tions, Secretary Treasure and President of the Local Union.
Office Manager
LV's Beauty Salon, Southfield, MI
01/1998 to 12/20/2002
*As an office manager I take up the coordination tasks like coordinating meeting
s of Client and staffs.
*I was also responsible for maintenance of daily office operations and maintenan
ce of calendar which would be referred by Salon Owners.
*Due to my previous experience in Human resource department I also take part in
HR activities and manage some of the activities in HR department like invoice ch
ecking, enrollment process for salon trainings, and work on feedback of employee
s regarding changes in salon like facilities needed or resolving client issues,
seating arrangement needed for hair or fashion shows.
*I also manage and take control of security issues and make sure that security i
s maintained to the utmost level which is very vital for a beauty salon.
References Available Upon Request