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Magda

Office Manager
Highly organized multi-tasker, able to execute with composure under tight time-frames and demanding situations. Reliable, punctual, and resourceful. Proactively anticipates needs and provides solutions. Works well with others, creates a warm, welcoming environment with positive attitude and a high level of tact. Committed to providing exceptional support while handling confidential matters with mature, professional integrity. Passionate about creating value with strong desire and commitment to growth. Flexible. Trainable. Self-disciplined, well-organized.
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Harrington College of Design
Chicago, IL, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
  • Fields
    Graphic Design
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years
  • Management
  • Skills
    pages
    word
    social media managment
    Working effectively
    creative problem solver
    critical thinker
    Managing calendars
    managing freelancers
    managing schedules
    Coordinating workflows and time management
    organizing meetings and events
    Google Drive
    Word
    PowerPoint
    attention to detail
    Integrity
    Adaptability
    teamwork
    initiative
    empathy
    decision making
    Delegation
  • Languages
    Polish
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Open to opportunities
  • Desired work locations
    Chicago, IL, USA
  • Freelance

Work Experience

Virtual Assistant

Sep 2018 - Present
Provides virtual administrative support, communicates on multiple channels (e-mail, video messaging, instant messaging, and phone calls). Researches destinations, travel requirements and manages travel itineraries. Organizes files, answers messages, posts daily content on social media, while upholding a strict level of confidentiality.

Office Manager

Apr 2013 - Present
Establishes great relationships with all staff, congregation members, and vendors. Conducts business transactions, schedules appointments, meetings, events, space rentals, keeps internal calendars current, gathers information for weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Annual Report. Oversees Memorial Garden sales and engravings. Enjoys organizing information and helping connect people with the resources they need. Communicates well, in a timely, positive manner.

Stay at Home Mom / Independent Design Consultant

Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
2 yrs 4 mos
Projects include both residential and commercial work.

Sales and Design

Feb 2004 - Jan 2009
5 yrs 0 mos
Maintained consistency and growth of sales goals. Successfully built strong relationships with design clients and vendors. Created & trained small teams from around the globe for online projects. Contributed to retail online efforts through social media and website. In 2009 showrooms closed physical locations and moved online (helped with the transition).

Nanny

Jan 1994 - Aug 2004
10 yrs 8 mos
Kept schedules, planned meals, traveled with family, drove children to and from school, scheduled activities, parties, kept appointments. Contributed to happy childhood memories

Intern

Apr 2003 - Jun 2003
3 mos
300 Hour Internship. Signage design, renderings, CAD.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Interior Design
2001 - 2004
3.7/4 GPA
Activities and societies
Chosen student designer for HGTV’s Designer Finals Project featured in Chicago Tribune, cover of Real Estate section https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2004-08-08-0408080289-story.html 2003 summer semester in Paris, France
Associate’s Degree
Photography, Fine Arts
1998 - 2000
3.7/4 GPA
Activities and societies
Graduated with honors.