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Marla Gaines-Harris
Administrative Assistant, Metropolitan Environmental Mediation
Location: Plain, MA
Joined: Jun 9th, 2015

About (request update)

Committed and motivated Executive Assistant with excellent customer relations and decision-making skills. Works independently or as part of a team to meet project deadlines with a high degree of efficiency, creativity and adaptability. Possesses a strong work ethic, professional demeanor and great initiative.

Current Whereabouts:

I am seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant position. I am a hobbyist and created personalized painted, embellished glasses for customers.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I plan to retire at 68 years of age and explore the country in an RV. I have been moderately successful in my life. I have had two very different careers and hope to find a position as an Administrative Assistant and work until retirement age.

Education (request update)

Other College... class of 2004

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA class of

Grad Major:

High School: Jamaica Plain High in Jamaica Plain, MA class of 1972

Activities & Accomplishments:

National Honor Society, Woman of the Future award recipient 1972, Cheerleader, Yearbook Committee

Experience

I currently work with Metropolitan Environmental Mediation as Administrative Assistant
I have 13 years of experience working in the Administrative and Support Services industry.

Administrative Assistant/Service Specialist | Metropolitan Environmental Mediation
From September 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Maintain business files, handle bookkeeping and payroll, provide customer service, and manage client assignments and facilities.

Administrative Assistant | Lee Academy Pilot School
From November 2013 to June 2014 • 1 year(s)
Performed secretarial tasks, maintained student records, compiled newsletters, and managed Principal's calendar as part of NSIP program.

Administrative Assistant | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
From April 2013 to October 2013 • 0 year(s)
Managed Director of Benefits calendar, assisted with meeting logistics, and handled correspondence and filing.

Executive Assistant | Allan Rohan Crite Research Institute & Library
From April 2011 to October 2012 • 1 year(s)
Managed reception, created cost accounting budget, handled accounts receivable/payable, and performed general office communications.

School Administrative Coordinator | Mission Hill School
From July 2009 to June 2010 • 1 year(s)
Designed school Learning Records, managed student transportation, coordinated testing, and handled bookkeeping for various programs.

Office Manager/Staff Assistant | Mission Hill School
From August 1997 to June 2009 • 12 year(s)
Provided administrative support, maintained student/staff databases, managed accounts and budgets, and coordinated school events.

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