Phone: 954-984-9988
Alt Phone: 954-861-7594
afrederick@blacktiewebdesign.com
Abilities
A highly reliable professional with over 20 years of administrative and customer service support in a secretarial or clerical position. Proficient and accurate in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software, office equipment, computers, calculators, telephones, facsimile and copying machines. I am a multi-tasker with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; proven track record of effectively communicating with management, staff, and with a diverse population.
Employment History
Web Designer |
07/2006 – Current
Black Tie Web Design & Hosting
Pompano Beach, FL |
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- Design business cards, postcards and other printed material.
- Building websites from concept to completion.
- Use time management techniques.
- Answer customer inquiries.
- Maintain customer accounts.
- Invoice Customers.
- Attend meetings with new and potential clients.
- Provide customer service to clients.
- Consults with customer regarding their needs.
- Obtain information from client regarding design specifications.
- Develop simple databases.
- Design logos and artwork for the sites.
- Setup hosting accounts for new sites.
- Build flash designs.
- Make design decisions based on client's needs.
- Prepare proposals for web projects.
- Fax, file, answer phone.
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Web Designer-Webmaster |
08/2008 – Current
City of Pompano Beach Tiger Trail Festival
Pompano Beach, FL
Online Portfolio at http://www.blacktiewebdesign.com |
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- Design/Build websites from concept to completion.
- Design flyers, graphics and other printed material.
- Provide customer service to clients.
- Provide administrative services.
- Design logos and artwork for the site.
- Create/setup email addresses.
- Build flash designs.
- Attending Committee meetings.
- Work together as a team designing the site.
- Fax, file, answer phone.
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Administrative Assistant |
12/08-03/09
Florida Department of Transportation
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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- Handled routine administrative tasks for the Value Engineer.
- Received and processed Utility Certifications, Utility Permits for Government Road / Highway projects.
- Processed invoicing for projects.
- Examined files to obtain information.
- Develop and maintain databases.
- Answer public inquires.
- Communicate verbally.
- Prepared report for Value Engineering Studies on various state roads and highways.
- Handled subordination documents.
- Secured superior rights for FDOT highway construction projects from utility companies.
- Prepared spreadsheets for information analyzing and processing.
- Interpreted information to utilize for various projects and to meet deadlines.
- Tickled files for future follow up.
- Typed correspondence and proofread documents.
- Reviewed documents to determine if they were within the guidelines and met the criteria for permitting, certification, and or further processing.
- Responded to requests for information from the general public, attorneys, various other departments.
- Maintained project files, staff calendars, VE Study files, and Subordination files.
- Planned, scheduled and coordinated value engineering study projects, including creating the participants and instructors list, acquiring the room and all equipment necessary.
- Created maps and directional mailers.
- Performed general clerical duties and research within my normal day to day responsibilities.
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Administrative Specialist
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11/2000 - 01/2002
Broward County Board of County Commission
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Supervised three - five temporary staff members and the part-time minutes secretary.
- Assisted the Director in the coordination and administration of business operations.
- Assisted in preparing automated presentations
- Answered phones and assisted the general public.
- Distribute work assignments, planed assignments, and facilitated the accomplishment of work.
- Reviewed purchasing records to prepare for audits.
- Provide professional level staff assistance to the Executive Director/Management.
- Assisted and advised in matters pertaining to programs and / or projects.
- Assisted in the development of project procedures and schedules.
- Buy products and services for the department (LGFS Certified Buyer).
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Legal Secretary |
01/1987 - 08/1997
Attorney Marion D. Evans
Pompano Beach, FL
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- Answered phones, set appointments, screen calls.
- Provided clients with outstanding customer service.
- Processed legal documents, researched information, interviewed new clients
- Scheduled depositions, court dates, and subpoena services.
- Transcribed legal documents from Dictaphone.
- Purchased hardware and software for office.
- Prepared Demand letters and correspondence.
- Filed, created electronic filing system.
- Maintained office and coordination conferences and meetings.
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Education:
Broward Community College Atlantic Technical School
Coconut Creek, Florida Coconut Creek, Florida
Business Admin./Management Web Design Services
GPA. 4.0 Certification
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Information Technology/Software Engineering
GPA. 3.5 (Current Student)
Studies Completed
English Composition I
Marketing
Information and Technology Literacy
Principles of Business
Problem Solving Concepts with Programming
College Level Algebra
Fundamentals of Database Systems
English Composition II
American Culture in Transition
Discrete Mathematics
UNIX Fundamentals
Introduction to Networking
Software/Computer Proficiency
Microsoft Excel MS Works Microsoft Access Acrobat Pro
Microsoft PowerPoint Adobe Creative Suite CS3
Microsoft Word
Macromedia Flash
Platforms Used
Linux
Windows
Desired Salary: $40,000 - $60,000
Negotiable