Margie S. Brown         (614) 440-5653 / [Send email using form at bottom]

PROFILE SUMMARY
I am a self-motivated, hands-on, organized individual, who is reliable and
flexible with 15+ years of executive administrative experience. Additional
characteristics I possess that could benefit your company include: 
professionalism, efficiency, excellent communication skills, supervisory skills,
the ability to work either independently or with a team, the ability to work with
all levels of management, a strong work ethic, and a pleasant demeanor with
clients, vendors and co-workers.  I have previous work experience in the
following industries or fields:  Non-Profit, Legal, Real Estate Appraisal,
Medical Device, Financial, and Educational.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Notary – State of Ohio (since 1993)
• Organizing skills.
• Analytical/Problem-solving skills. 
• Networking skills.
• Training skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Time Management skills.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Maintains confidentiality.	
• Customer Service skills.
• Event Planning skills.
• Quick study.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and creative.
• Computer Skills:  MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power   
  Point, Publisher), MS Map Point, Word Perfect, Lotus Notes, 
  Time Matters, Quick Books, MS Project 2007.
• Internet Skills:  Research, blogging, website interaction.
• Operates all general office equipment.
• Types 75-80 WPM.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT	12/2009 – 02/2010
BELCAN CORPORATION, TECHNOLOGY DIVISION - NOVI, Temp./Contract Job

Placed by Belcan Technologies, on a temporary contract job at Owens Corning
Science & Technology Center, Granville, Ohio.  While on this contract assignment,
I served the Director of Innovation of Science & Technology Research/Operations
Division, by performing all general administrative tasks, including: scheduling
and calendar maintenance; reviewing incoming emails and prioritizing for
response, answering phones, creating agendas, typing reports, generating and
editing charts and graphs for statistical reports, minutes, copying, punch &
binding training manuals, making travel arrangements, and other special tasks as
requested.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT	2004-2008
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL OHIO - COLUMBUS, OH
	
Served the Executive Vice President of Management Services & Business
Development of this Non-Profit agency by:
• Performing all general executive administrative tasks, including: screening
calls; scheduling and calendar maintenance; travel arrangements and itineraries;
creating and revising correspondence; agendas; minutes; forms/applications for
grant RFPs; transcribing tape dictation; proofreading; creating map exhibits for
reports; tabulating monthly confidential surveys; maintaining monthly budget
report notebooks; conducting research and other special projects as requested.
Additionally:
• Maintained attendance records of all Vice President’s subordinates (Directors
for divisions of Management Services).
• Monitored copies of check requests, invoices, timecards, expense reimbursement
requests for Directors.
• Assisted Directors with tasks, deadlines, and special projects as requested.
• Served as liaison for all Post-Adoptive and Post-Counseling clients through
consultations and record retrieval.

PARALEGAL  & OFFICE MANAGER         2001 - 2003   
SARA L. ROSE, LLC - PICKERINGTON, OH
	
Assisted the Attorney/President of this private-practice, Employment Law firm
by:  
• Generating billable income through conducting Paralegal duties such as
research; correspondence; reviewing case files; preparing worksheets for
claim/case hearings; drafting legal documents; docketing hearings, trials,
meetings, conferences, deadlines, and follow-ups.
• Maintaining tickler files, and claim/case files (hardcopy and computer).
Additionally:
• Provided non-billable support by serving as Office Manager who supervised an
office assistant; generated payroll; created and maintained invoice records for
accounts payable/accounts receivable; maintained business client files;
maintained office calendar; created an administrative reference guidebook; and
answered phone calls as backup person.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT  & SUPPORT STAFF MANAGER   	1996 - 2001
U. S. REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC., COLUMBUS, OH	

Served five MAI* Executives (President, Vice President, Two Directors of
Appraisal Services, and Director of Hospitality Consulting) of this Commercial
Real Estate Appraisal firm by:  
• Performing all general executive administrative tasks, including: creating and
revising correspondence; travel arrangements/itineraries; scheduling meetings;
transcribing tape dictation; proofreading and editing appraisal reports and
feasibility studies; creating map exhibits for reports; conducting research and
other special projects as requested.
Additionally:
• Supervised Production Coordinator and Office Assistants to insure that reports
and studies were printed and assembled accurately, and delivered timely to
clients.  
• Oversaw all aspects of firm’s relocation to a new office building.  
• Maintained MAI Appraiser’s certification/license records and CEU credit
records.  
• Preserved all general corporate files (hard copy masters, work papers, disk
archives).
• Oversaw phone and security system, office calendar, invoices, office supplies,
temporary help, and all company events.  
*MAI - Master of Appraisal Institute certification

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

BACHELOR’S DEGREE:  Spring Arbor (College) University - Spring    Arbor,
Michigan.  Double Major in Elementary Education and Biology; Minor in Social
Science.

In Training for CAPM (Certified Associate of Project Management):  The Computer
Workshop, Inc., Columbus, Ohio.   Certificate pending passing of CAPM Exam.

In Training for COPYWRITING (AWAI - American Writers and Illustrators, Delray
Beach, FL) Correspondence Course.  Course 2/3 completed.  

CERTIFICATIONS
• Notary Certification – State of Ohio (Since 1993 – commission expires 2014).