Selected References
[Michelle] quickly learned complicated concepts and information and can efficiently identify and resolve problems. She is warm and compassionate when assisting hotline callers... Michelle is a creative thinker and is super organized and efficient... We feel very fortunate here at the Community Alliance of Tenants to have Michelle on our team.
Nancy Swann, Education Director, Community Alliance of Tenants
Michelle is an active contributor, a quick-learner, a team player, and a forward thinker... all attributes necessary to finish a big job in a timely fashion and without conflict. She is not a scientist by training yet she is intrigued by concepts and philosophies and grasps their complexities readily. The Tolman Guide was full of scientific concepts that she edited well... She is a great listener, an often overlooked attribute that moves a project forward in the face of time constraints and deadlines.
Deborah Tolman, Ph.D.
Michelle works well both independently and with a team. For a number of projects, I gave her limited instruction and guidance and asked her to bring her own creativity and thought process to the task... Michelle is very good at initiating and forming lasting relationships. I have seen her work well with a variety of personality types. Michelle is very open and honest, making her a pleasure to have as a teammate.
Julie Cox, Communications Specialist, USDA Forest Service
Skills
Type 98 words per minute
Ten-key 10,800 keys per hour
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Open Office 3.0+
Above average proficiency in Raisers Edge, Access, and specialized database software
Above average proficiency with graphic software including proprietary and open source
Average proficiency with web design & maintenance
Hobbies Include
Drawing
Reading
Hiking
Cooking
*Learning new things
*Like HTML!
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To whom it may concern:
As a contract employee with staffing services, I have an understanding of the importance of being accurate, going with the flow, and not "reinventing the wheel". With my cheerful disposition, ability to learn quickly, and advanced computer skills, I would make an invaluable asset to your team.
Some of my recent experience includes:
- Experienced community advocate, shown through building the North Portland Food Buying Club and role as Board Secretary & Volunteer with the Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT)
- Broadened skills as facilitator and program trainer with the Education Program at the CAT;
- Developed web design and maintenance experience through green 'how-to' guides: My Green Guide and The Tolman Guide: Portland
- Supported three executives and project management team as administrative assistant for Milne Construction Co.;
- Gained advanced multi-platform computer skills with PC, Mac Linux based systems including appropriate office suites and databases; and
- Demonstrated dependability and detail-oriented skills as administrative assistant, where tasks included maintaining small offices and supporting on and off-site staff;
- Learned to work effectively alone or in group settings while in administrative assistant roles that spanned more than 10 years.
With my more than 10 years experience working in small offices, 5 of which were dedicated to customer service, and my extensive experience managing data, I will be a good fit in any office. You may reach me at lasleym[at]gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss how I could benefit your team.
Warm Regards,
Michelle Lasley
Objective
To obtain position utilizing experience working with executives, and
experience assisting offices for more than 10 years.
Recent Experience & Accomplishments
Contract Employee: completed 3 contract assignments to date.
- REACH CDC: one-day assignment, January 31, 2009 as receptionist and one ten-week assignment from March 17, 2009 through May 28, 2009 as Program Assistant for the Community Builders Program (CBP)
- Counseled elderly homeowners on home repair services
- Completed application intakes for approval by CBP Coordinator
- Manned table for outreach event, Lents Home Initiative Fair
- Stand for Children: two week data entry assignment from February 15, 2009 until February 27, 2009
Board Secretary & Volunteer: work closely with staff, volunteers, tenant members, and at-risk families.
- Assist Safe Housing Project Coordinator with counseling for tenants living in substandard conditions
- Facilitate and organize various meetings including volunteer training, tenant education, and idea collaboration with goals of creating final projects and products
- Supervise and train volunteers to complete tenant counseling with compassion and knowledge of laws
- Attend monthly board meetings
- Dedicate 10 hours per month minimum to organization
Communications Assistant: assisted with marketing, web development, and product management. Coordinated project with the Black Hills National Forest for compliance with a Congressional Roadless Act.
- Assessed over 60 survey responses
- Categorized surveys by discerning each respondent's feelings
- Created posters summarizing responses to each question
- Received feedback that respondents' feelings were heard and understood
- Presented details in comprehensive, 172-paged report with summaries, data tables, charts, and graphs
Additional Accomplishments
- Demonstrated meticulous organization by successfully managing complex projects through prioritizing and multi-tasking
- Worked independently, researched, compiled and prepared time-sensitive complex data, thereby developing strong time-management skills
- Organized meetings and arranged travel for 4 executives and project management team of 25; assisted organization of monthly board meeting packets for 12 and finalized minutes afterwards
- Managed Access Database for more than 200 providers and 50,000 enrollees; managed more than 6 specialized databases; developed strong skills for synthesizing similarities in database structures
- Experienced in multi-platform settings including PC, Mac & Linux
Additional Experience
Project Manager, The Tolman Guide, Portland, Oregon, 2006 to 2009
Administrative Assistant, Milne Construction Co., Portland, Oregon, 2004 to 2005
Administrative Assistant, Community Choice Michigan, Okemos, Michigan, 2002 to 2003
Volunteering & Activities
Master Recycler, Master Recycler Program, Portland, Oregon, 2010 to Present
Reader & Religious Education Instructor, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Portland, Oregon, 2007 to Present
Creator, North Portland Food Buying Club, Portland, Oregon, 2008 to Present
Facilitator, Social Equity & Opportunity Forum, Portland, Oregon, 2008
Admission Collector, Oregon Food Bank, Jazz Festival, Portland, Oregon, 2006
Information Specialist, FlexCar Event, Portland, Oregon, 2005
Graphic Design Seminar, Portland, Oregon, 2005
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science
Minor: Sustainable Urban Development
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
Select Courses
- Civic Leadership Seminar: an upper division urban planning seminar designed to synthesize civic knowledge, develop leadership methods, create a portfolio, and strengthen presentation skills through final portfolio-goal presentation.
- Neighborhood Conservation & Change: an upper division urban planning class that employed best practice methods for addressing neighborhood change which emphasized bottom-up planning. Learned skills to find and use assets to mitigate change, address limitations, and use feedback to revise the plan.
- Sustainability in Tuscany Study Abroad: an upper division geography study abroad that examined urban development in Tuscany, Italy.
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