Kara Samson

37177 Heritage Court, Geismar, LA 70734

Cell: 225-246-1213
ksamson@agcenter.lsu.edu

SUMMARY
I am a resourceful and accomplished Office Manager with extensive office
operations and personnel organization expertise. My energetic personality with 9
years experience in high-level support roles will be beneficial to your company.

HIGHLIGHTS

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel spreadsheets
Meticulous attention to detail
Self-directed
Time management
Professional and mature

Resourceful
Dependable
Meeting planning
Strong interpersonal skills
QuickBooks expert
Dedicated team Player

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Promoted to Administrative Assistant IV after 24 months of employment.

Received a merit raise for strong attention to detail, exemplary customer
service and team-player attitude.
Successfully planned and executed corporate meetings, lunches and special
events for groups of 50+ employees.
Increased office organization by developing more efficient filing system and
customer database protocols.

EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant, October 2012 Present
LSU AgCenter Baton Rouge, LA
Duties: Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed followup for meetings and team conferences. I managed the receptionist area, including
greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for
information. I served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to
gain access to the building. I also planned meetings and prepared conference
rooms. Other responsibilities I had was making copies, sending faxes and handling
all incoming and outgoing correspondence. I also created PowerPoint presentations
used for business development. I developed spreadsheets that all office personnel
used.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies, Graduation: 2016
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA
Coursework in Human Resource Management and Business Administration