www.KarenMuranko.com
Karen Lee Muranko
 [Send email to request phone number] 89-4835

SKILLS
Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
Always willing to take initiative and offer assistance before being asked
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (including Office 2007)
Type 65 words per minute
Basic website maintenance
Member and Officer of Toastmasters International for six years

EXPERIENCE

Pacific Clinics – June 1, 2009 to August 13, 2009 (Temporary Assignment)
•	Provided phone back-up and any assistance needed for the Contract Supervisor
including, typing, copying, preparing and assembling Board Meeting packets and
all standard office functions.

Self-Employed – January 2004 to Present
•	Provide Administrative Services including typing, filing, database management
(including Act and Outlook), office reorganization and Personal Care Services for
corporate and home-based businesses.

Office Assistant – February 2006 - August 2006	Western Mechanical, Inc. (Company
went out of business)
•	Provided Customer Service support for clients calling in needing repair
services or with complaints.
•	Implemented and maintained tracking spreadsheets for work orders,
billing/invoicing, technician hours and supplies.
•	Provided support for technicians with service calls and purchase orders.

Administrative Assistant – April 2001 - February 2006
Employed through temporary agencies at a variety of organizations including
Nestlι Foods (Chocolate Engineering Department), Target Corporate Office (HR
Generalist), IHOP Corp., City of Sierra Madre (Supported the City Manager), Los
Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (Supported CEO and his Support
Staff), Avon (HR Generalist) and BRC Imagination Arts (Supported Founder and
CEO).
•	Worked with all levels of management including Executive Officers.
•	Responsible for travel and event planning including working with travel
agents, online travel planning, itinerary preparation and expense reporting.
•	Prepared Power Point presentations for Board meetings.
•	Prepared and sent marketing materials for trade shows and marketing events. 
Coordinated with trade show concierge to ensure all materials and equipment
arrived safely and on time.
•	Performed all basic support staff functions including answering and screening
calls, scheduling meetings and calendar management.

Administrative Assistant – April 2000 - April 2001  Payden & Rygel, 
•	Supported the Trading Department Manager and staff in a temporary capacity for
two months preparing daily investment reports for distribution to investors. 
Temporary position lead to being hired permanently for the Marketing Department.
•	Scheduled travel for marketing events as well as coordinated and prepared
marketing materials for trade events and conferences.
•	Prepared database reports for client prospecting and tracked marketing
mailers.
	
Administrative Assistant – September 1999 - April 2000
Employed through temporary agencies at a variety of organizations.  Having the
experience of working with so many different companies from Blue Collar to
Corporate has always provided me the opportunity to learn new skills and make the
most of every assignment.