BUSINESS SKILLS: Word processing: Microsoft Word Other applications: PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, QuarkExpress, PhotoShop, Excel, Access, File Maker Pro, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Reference Manager Writing ability (proposals, newsletters, presentations, resumes, cover letters) Internet skills Event coordination: trade shows, seminars, user conferences -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STRENGTHS: Interpersonal skills - ability to put people at ease; Dependable, organized, efficient ;Team player; Self-starter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: The Health Institute, Division of Clinical Care Research, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA November 2000 - Present, Executive Assistant to Director and to Research Scientist Created prepress drafts for flyers, catalogs, order forms, and price lists Managed digital image library Formatted digital images for Website Coordinated co-op program and produced credit memos Wrote memos, presentations, and correspondence for Vice President Maintained Excel sheets for budget, brand ID program, and retail mailer program Monitored invoices Health Dialog, Inc., Boston, MA Sept. 1998-April 1999 Administrative Assistant for healthcare management firm Edited and produced company newsletter<>