Sample Resume for a Job as Executive Assistant
This Executive Assistant used her professional title near the top of her resume instead of writing a job objective statement. Her long career in this occupation allowed her to do this confidently. By listing the two job titles she held with her current employer, she demonstrated that she was promoted. Notice how she declined to list dates next to her impressive college degrees so as not to draw attention to her age. Combination resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.
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FRANCES W. CARTWRIGHT
4386 Trent Place
Rochester, NY 12345
123-555-1234
fwcart@bamboo.com
Executive Assistant
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- A highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over 15 years’ experience providing thorough and skillful administrative support to senior executives.
- Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve project goals.
- An independent and self-motivated professional with excellent research and writing skills; able to grow positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels.
- Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ACT, Internet.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, LTD., Rochester, NY
Executive Assistant to the CFO, 2000-pres.
Executive Assistant to the CEO, 1997-00
Administration & Organization
- Created highly effective organizational and filing systems, including quick and thorough indexing, filing and offsite storage, resulting in easy access to critical information and streamlined office functioning.
- Coordinated and set up high-level conference calls, board and management meetings, special events and travel arrangements for top executives.
- Conducted extensive Internet research on competitors and potential acquisitions, reporting findings to CFO. Developed, formatted and maintained databases.
- Updated and maintained CEO’s calendar, completely re-organized the Executive and Finance libraries, and assisted managers with special projects as needed, including building renovations and office move.
Communication & Client Relations
- Answered a high volume of incoming calls and in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues; treated each person with respect and provided information and referrals.
- Acted as liaison and maintained open lines of communication among senior executives, board members, shareholders, middle management and administrative staff.
- Wrote correspondence; proofed and edited press releases and other documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinated preparation and timely dissemination of company reports and slide presentations for board meetings.
SOUTHERN FORECAST, Naples, NY
Administrative Manager, 1989-96
- Provided superior administrative support to president, including correspondence, legal documents, financial management, events/logistics coordination, communications and policy compliance, and problem resolution.
EDUCATION
Masters in Library Science, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Arts, History and Journalism, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
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Executive Assistant
Sample Resume for a Job as Executive Assistant
This Executive Assistant used her professional title near the top of her resume instead of writing a job objective statement. Her long career in this occupation allowed her to do this confidently. By listing the two job titles she held with her current employer, she demonstrated that she was promoted. Notice how she declined to list dates next to her impressive college degrees so as not to draw attention to her age. Combination resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.
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This resume was written or critiqued by a member of Susan Ireland’s Resume Team. The job seeker agreed to allow us to make his or her resume anonymous and to post it on this website.
To learn how to write an effective resume, go to 10 Steps: How to Write a Resume. To write your resume with easy-to-use templates, order Susan Ireland’s downloadable software, Ready-Made Resumes.
FRANCES W. CARTWRIGHT
4386 Trent Place
Rochester, NY 12345
123-555-1234
fwcart@bamboo.com
Executive Assistant
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- A highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over 15 years’ experience providing thorough and skillful administrative support to senior executives.
- Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve project goals.
- An independent and self-motivated professional with excellent research and writing skills; able to grow positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels.
- Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ACT, Internet.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, LTD., Rochester, NY
Executive Assistant to the CFO, 2000-pres.
Executive Assistant to the CEO, 1997-00
Administration & Organization
- Created highly effective organizational and filing systems, including quick and thorough indexing, filing and offsite storage, resulting in easy access to critical information and streamlined office functioning.
- Coordinated and set up high-level conference calls, board and management meetings, special events and travel arrangements for top executives.
- Conducted extensive Internet research on competitors and potential acquisitions, reporting findings to CFO. Developed, formatted and maintained databases.
- Updated and maintained CEO’s calendar, completely re-organized the Executive and Finance libraries, and assisted managers with special projects as needed, including building renovations and office move.
Communication & Client Relations
- Answered a high volume of incoming calls and in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues; treated each person with respect and provided information and referrals.
- Acted as liaison and maintained open lines of communication among senior executives, board members, shareholders, middle management and administrative staff.
- Wrote correspondence; proofed and edited press releases and other documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinated preparation and timely dissemination of company reports and slide presentations for board meetings.
SOUTHERN FORECAST, Naples, NY
Administrative Manager, 1989-96
- Provided superior administrative support to president, including correspondence, legal documents, financial management, events/logistics coordination, communications and policy compliance, and problem resolution.
EDUCATION
Masters in Library Science, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Arts, History and Journalism, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
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