Yvonne S. Garvin	
431 Los Altos Way, Apt. 302
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
H:  [Send email to request phone number] 32.7292; C:  [Send email to request phone number] 20.9689
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS	
Defined administrative role for design firm which had been operating for eight
years locally with no administrative support. 
Established public relations role for architectural firm which burgeoned from
three offices nationally to eight during my 11-year tenure with the firm.
Published writer with numerous articles in U. S. Architecture Magazine and other
publications.
Wrote articles, edited and proofread numerous issues of Ronald McDonald House of
Orlando newsletter.

COMPETENCIES 
Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication skills
Writing expertise
Proofreading
Editing
Public Relations				
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Internet research
Detail oriented
Professional
Ability to handle confidential information	
Positive “can do” attitude
Analytical

EXPERIENCE	
06/2006 – 11/2007 Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Lake Mary, FL
Administrator
Defined new administrative role for Little, Orlando; ensured “Little” standards
were met on all written communication; organized Orlando office network drive;
developed and maintained client contact database in Outlook; scheduled meetings;
made travel arrangements; archived project files for the eight years Little has
been in operation in the Orlando area; oriented new employees; proofed proposals;
encouraged office to go “green”; all customary administrative duties including
opening and sorting mail, typing, faxing, filing, greeting visitors, addressing
their needs and directing them to appropriate personnel; answered all incoming
calls; set up conference calls; scheduled conference room; typed correspondence,
reports, punch lists and meeting notes; prepared and reconciled expense reports;
coded and processed invoices; created and maintained files; ordered supplies,
samples and client gifts.
   
01/2006 – 06/2006 Staffing Agencies, Altamonte Springs and Lake Mary, FL
Contract Employee – Various administrative duties. Companies included:
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Lake Mary, FL
Fox 35, Lake Mary, FL
Central Florida Rehabilitation Center, Orlando, FL
GAB Robins, Lake Mary, FL
   
06/2003 – 12/2005 Hanscomb Faithful & Gould Construction Consultants, Maitland,
FL
Administrative/Marketing Assistant
Performed all general administrative support; assembled cost estimates; compiled
monthly project reports; maintained project files, office supply inventory and
records of expenses for invoicing by corporate accounting; coordinated marketing
efforts for the SE regional offices; assembled SOQ‘s.

10/2000 – 05/2003 Home Office, Altamonte Springs, FL
Contract Employee – Office Manager, Virtual Assistant, Published Writer, Public
Relations Coordinator
Assisted Vice President in setting up branch office in Orlando; ordered
equipment and supplies; maintained calendars; transcribed dictation; made travel
arrangements; coordinated marketing efforts and administrative issues with
corporate office in Tampa; contributing writer of numerous articles for U. S.
Architecture Magazine; developed media contacts for clients; wrote and/or edited
manuscripts, brochures, newsletters, proposals, resumes, research papers, book
reviews and business letters.
  
07/1989 – 10/2000 SCHENKELSHULTZ Architecture, Orlando, FL
Administrative/Marketing Assistant, Public Relations Coordinator, Receptionist
Provided administrative support to principals and associates; established public
relations role for the firm; coordinated events with PR firms and media;
developed and maintained relationships with the media for publicity; submitted
news releases to publications nationwide; designed and wrote corporate magazine;
submitted projects for awards; coordinated and managed the development of
marketing brochures and presentation materials; directed video production of
projects; compiled and assimilated materials in response to RFQ’s and RFP’s;
other general office support as needed.

EDUCATION	   
Berea College, BA English, Berea, KY
Seminole Community College, General Computer Classes, Longwood, FL
Executrain, Classes in Microsoft Word, Excel, PageMaker, Maitland, FL		
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Ronald McDonald House of Orlando
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida
Downtown Orlando Partnership
Take Stock in Children (Orange County Public Schools Scholarship Program)

ORGANIZATIONS
SDA (Society for Design Administrators)
PRSA (Public Relations Society of America)
IABC (International Association of Business Communicators)

REFERENCES
Available upon request.