Elba M. Petrovich

1010 Scott Street, Apt. #5 - San Gabriel, CA 91776 – Tel. (626) 280-9081

Objective

Pursuing a dynamic and challenging administrative position with meaningful responsibilities.

Background Summary

Extensive experience as a Secretary handling confidential information for administrative functions. Considered to be an fast learning, organized team player who works well under pressure with minimal supervision, and who has the capacity for administrative decision making. Excellent communications skills in written and verbal form in Spanish and English. Computer skills include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PrintMaster Platinum, Calendar, e-mail, and Internet access. Possess excellent skills in developing presentations within the Microsoft Office Platform.

Previous Experience

Alcon (Puerto Rico), Inc. a Nestle Corporation 1979 - 2000

Administrative Secretary to the Materials Director 1998 - Present

Assist the Materials Director and his subordinates in handling all confidential information. Prepare, coordinate, organize and maintain all internal and external documentation as well as statistical data on departmental monthly performance. Perform normal secretarial duties.

Other Alcon Administrative Positions:

Administrative Secretary to the Director of Manufacturing Operations 1984 - 1998

Collection Correspondent/Secretary reporting to the Credit Manager 1982 - 1984

Secretary II reporting to the Credit Manager 1980 - 1982

Clerk typist reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager 1979 - 1980

Major Accomplishments

ü Selected as the winner of the contest to design the Logo for the company’s Productivity Improvement Program.

ü Submitted four productivity improvement suggestions resulting in a $5K annual savings.

ü Selected to be the Productivity Program Coordinator for two years with total savings of $7M.

ü Recognized by Corporate Auditors for no observations in a review of over 150 documents under my care.

ü Led the Quality Awareness Committee whose work performed contributed to the company’s ISO 9000/9002 certification.

Education

High School graduate, Commercial course

Additional Training

ü Technology in Today’s Business Travel Management

ü The Indispensable Assistant

ü How to Manage Multiple Projects, Meet Deadlines and Achieve Objectives

ü The Exceptional Assistant

ü GMP Compliance for Secretaries in the Pharmaceutical Environment

ü The Organized Secretary

ü Legal Aspects for Secretaries

ü The Role of the Professional Woman

ü Communication and Good Interpersonal Relations