Sample Administrative Assistant Resume

Monica Bitzer

52 3rd Street NW New York City, NY 10453
Phone: (930) 222-5555 E-Mail: MonicaB@gmail.com

Objective

To secure a position which enables me to use my writing, organizational, and creative skills to make a positive contribution to the work environment and become an integral part of the company as its administrative assistant.

Skills

Highly organized, business writing, self-directed administrator, computer proficiency, collaborative team player, customer service, office procedures, staff training, supplies management, record maintenance, mail handling, bilingual in English, French and German

Technical Expertise

MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Computer: Spreadsheet, word processing, database management, typing speed: 70 WPM
Office Equipment: Fax machines, photocopiers, PABX systems, videoconferencing, and general office equipment

Experience

New York Tourism Development Center 2012 - 2013
Internship -Administrative Assistant to President

Helped TDC president plan and coordinate special events
Organize president’s travel schedule and book reservations
Answered phones and assisted visitors – multicultural interaction
Opened and distributed incoming regular and electronic mail and other material
Created, assembled, and mailed all information packets and brochures
Maintained TDC website by adding new content and photos each month
Wrote and sent out press releases and event invitations

Ritz-Carlton 2011 - 2013
Hotel Receptionist

Customer service; answered phones, greeted and assisted guests at hotel
Record maintenance; managed all room reservations using HSP software system
Trained new staff in hotel policy and procedures
Gained experience in multicultural interaction

Education

New York University 2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Hospitality Management

When writing a resume for an administrative assistant position remember it isn’t just a list of your accomplishments, but a presentation of your qualifications, secretarial knowledge, skills, and experiences that make you the best choice for the position.

Sample Administrative Assistant Resume

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN WRITING THIS TYPE OF RESUME

You can see on the administrative assistant resume we’ve added another section, “Technical Expertise” after “Objective” and “Skills”; this is because it is essential for an administrative assistant to know how to work office equipment and software. Make sure to list specific programs or equipment you’ve had experience with; this will indicate to your potential employer that you already have some relevant knowledge and experience making you an efficient administrative assistant (and the best choice for the position!).

Keep your resume informative and simple

You can personalize the “Objective” section by adding the name of the company you’re applying to, example: “To secure a position at Company XYZ which enables me to….” Make absolutely sure you have no grammatical or spelling errors

REMEMBER to list specific software programs and office equipment you’ve had experience with; this is really important for administrative assistants and could get you chosen for the job over other applicants

This sample resume is part of the InternationalStudent.com Resume Writing Center.