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Accomplishments • Working knowledge of all latest software • Work well in a high pressure environment. • Trained in all areas of customer service • Thorough understanding of confidentiality • Talented in dealing with all sorts of people • Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities. • Skilled at encouraging others and developing rapport. • Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote success. • Self-motivated and assertive. • Kept schedules for up to 12 executives at a time. • Received Manpowers Tiffany Award for Excellence. • Quickly learn procedures and methods. • Proven record of working within a budget. • Proficient in all facets of travel arrangements. • Professional demeanor. • Over 25 years experience in office work. • Major strengths in planning, problem solving and communication. • Highly imaginative with many innovative ideas. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. • Demonstrates competence and poise in professional and social settings. • Demonstrated record of high performance standards, including attention to schedules, deadlines, budgets and quality work. • Demonstrated effective leadership skills. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients. • Creative writing skills. • Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently. • Can easily break a large project down into smaller pieces, prioritize goals, work under short deadlines without sacrificing creativity. Employment: Family Service Agency of North Lake County Gurnee, IL Psychotherapist 10/00 to 4/04 Lake County Council Against Sexual Assault Gurnee, IL Volunteer, Intern, Therapist 4/94 to 5/00 Manpower Temporary Agency Waukegan, Illinois Temporary Administrative Assistant 5/87 to 8/94 Education Northwestern University Evanston,IL Masters Degree 1997 - 2000 Barat College Lake Forest, IL Bachelors Degree 1995 - 1997 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL Associates Degree 1993 - 1995