Executive Assistant To Ambassador Resume Example The Embassy Of The Republic Of Lithuania

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO AMBASSADOR

Professional Profile

Political science graduate with extensive administrative experience and Russian language proficiency

Summary of Qualifications

Education and experience with issues related to Russia and former Soviet Block countries
Knowledge of international and diplomatic relations
Strong appreciation of democratic and human rights principles

Other Experience

The Embassy of the Republic of LithuaniaWashington, DCExecutive Assistant to Ambassador02/2011 to Current

Fully managed Ambassador's agenda and day-to-day calendar
Coordinated Ambassador's meetings with the White House, Congress and State Department executives and staff as well as other organizations and served as main liaison between embassy staff and Washington institutions
Scheduled Ambassador's phone calls
Drafted and mailed Ambassador's protocol letters, memorandums, letters of transmittal, documentation for mission trips and other correspondence
Prepared and maintained a register of Ambassador's writs for embassy staff performance
Mailed and followed up with invitations to Ambassador's protocol meetings, working dinners, receptions and other embassy events
Organized and coordinated the details of special events for up to 400 guests, travel arrangements, accommodations, business trip agendas and itineraries.
Designed electronic embassy file systems and maintained electronic and paper files
Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process
Created databases and spreadsheets to maintain updated embassy's contact lists
Handled numerous inquiries and information flows from various government and non-governmental organizations as well as individuals and distributed it accordingly

Language Line ServicesKnoxville, TNContractor Interpreter (Lithuanian)11/2008 to 04/2009

Provided a telephone-based professional level interpreting service for subscribers and individuals.
Handled conference call conversations with simple and complex non-technical and technical subjects for the field of Public Utilities, Consumer Products, Health Care, Auto and Life Insurance, Finances and Banking, Travel&Hospitality, Telecommunications, Emergency (911) and Law Enforcement.

Jared the Galleria of JewelryFairfax, TNSales Associate 08/2009 to 01/2010

Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.
Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, which resulted in a 5% increase in monthly sales.
Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.
Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Olive Garden RestaurantKnoxville, TNServer/Certified Trainer06/2004 to 02/2009

Worked as a team member with servers, managers, and kitchen staff in a high-volume restaurant.
Succeeded in the workplace by following company's sales and marketing principles.
Greeted guests, responding to their inquiries, answering phone.
Ensured that food and service quality exceeds customer expectations.
Generated repeat business through successful client follow-up

Education

Bachelor of Arts:Political Science2007The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA

Bachelor of Communications in:Library and Information ScienceVilnius University, Vilnius, N/A, Lithuania

Honors Activities and Volunteer Experien

- Vice President, Golden Key International Honour Society (200+ members of University campus)

Coordinated membership drives, including setting up information meetings/booths, introducing students to the organization, and securing membership commitments from students.
Coordinated organizational elections, board meetings, general meetings, and induction ceremonies.
Established chapter goals, developed financial plans, and planned various activities, including fundraisers.
Networked with other chapters across the country and teamed with other organizations for community outreach projects, including Trick or Treat and Relay for Life.
Attended the Leadership Training Conference in Atlanta, GA.
Continuously promoted awareness, opportunities, and benefits of membership to Golden Key.

- Tutor, Inskip Elementary School

Provided volunteer tutoring services to elementary school children that involved tutoring math, providing one-on-one assistance in solving mathematical problems, and promoting academic, social, and personal development.

- Ruth Stephens Award for outstanding academic performance and interest in study of international relations.

Computer Skills: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook, Internet

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Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Political Science 2007
Bachelor of Communications in : Library and Information Science