Elizabeth E. Wright

 

18602 68th St E

Bonney Lake, WA 98390

(253) 380-8120

Elizabeth_Wright@usa.net                                                                                                                                                 


 

SUMMARY

Ability to work independently, as part of a team, as leader, as follower, or as facilitator. Flexible and works well under stressful and time sensitive situations. Exceptional judgment, time-management, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Able to follow complex instructions and learn new tools and technologies quickly. Provides detailed analysis and consistent delivery of high quality feedback, action plans, and presentations.

 

STRENGTHS

 

*   Multi-National customer relations’ experience 

*   Technical researcher for cross-functional product and process teams

*   Identification of user requirements for product assessment

*   Review & editing of technical and procedural documents and specifications

*   Supervision and oversight of organizational & management requirements

*   Internal quality and safety process improvement reference

 

WORK HISTORY

 

Metro Media Fiber Network (MMFN) \ AboveNet Communications                   September 2000-Present

Administrative Assistant / Security Receptionist

Hired as part of the initial core group to facilitate the start up of a new $80M data center for MMFN/AboveNet. Extensive responsibilities included liaison work between managerial personnel, contractors, and customers; handled all administrative duties for the Facility Director and his staff, including but not limited to, managing appointments, making travel arrangements, and completing & tracking expense reports. Charged with designing facility guides, expense tracking systems, and initial personnel in-processing procedures. Acted as sole Security contact for facility and personnel issues in the absence of the “yet-to-be-hired” Security Manager. Security team trainer; taught Guardsmark staff to receive clients/guests, determine the nature of their business and direct them to the proper area/person and operation of the  Infinity switchboard system.

*   Adhered to and enforced company and facility security policies

*   Operated Lenel security authentication system

*   Provided all training to contract security officers and security reception staff

*   Created Excel database for ckecking in/out contractors in the facility.

*   Human Resources liaison with corporate offices

 

WINSTAR COMMUNICATIONS                                                                    June 1999- July 2000

Lead Receptionist

Managed front desk activities including telephone traffic on Nortel switchboard and call management through Altigen for other departments.  Meeting, greeting, and directing clients and vendors.  Receiving, sorting, and distributing company mail. Coordinate and facilitate the shipping of all records and documents to the corporate office in preparation for office closure. Human Resource liaison for off-site meetings and focal point for in-processing/out-processing employees. Advisor to senior management on the deployment of plans and procedures regarding customer relations. 

*   Exemplary company representative to first time visitors.

*   Organized and facilitated Vendor activity for entire location.

*   Integral part of all department activities.

 

JOHN H. HARLAND COMPANY                                                                  1994-1999

Receptionist

Managed front desk activities including heavy telephone traffic on Definiti switchboard.  Meeting, greeting, and directing international clients.  Receiving, sorting, and distributing company mail.    Arrange complex travel itineraries for regional officers including the CEO and those traveling from other facilities.  Assist in compiling managerial statistics for cost planning.  Coordinate contractors and in-house personnel in facilities modification, kept schedule and budget on track. Advise senior management on formulation and deployment of plans, policies, and procedures. 

*   Outstanding company representative to first time visitors.

*   Organized and facilitated organizational safety committee.

*   Chaired and facilitated organizational and strategic planning and process improvement teams.

 

EAGLE MORTGAGE, INC.                                                                         1993-1994

Receptionist/Loan Processor

Managed front desk activities including heavy inbound and outbound telephone traffic.  Meeting and greeting clients.  Receiving, sorting and distributing mail.  Coding office billings.  Compiling all necessary information to begin the home loan process for clients.  Tracked and followed up on loan packages through closing.  Made arrangements for quarterly office meetings and acted as stand-in during office manager’s absence.

*   Continued professional impression to clients.

*   Outstanding time management and attention to detail

*   Auspicious ability to multi-task and remain cool under pressure.

 

 

SKILLS

MS Windows 95/98/NT,  MS Office 97/2000, MS Publisher, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Lenel Security System, online travel and financial software, Internet research methods.