MICHELLE PERRY

5028 44th Avenue South * Seattle, Washington 98118

206-619-1661 * mpcce98c@westpost.net

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER
Experienced administrative professional with over 17 years of experience support
ing non profits and executive leadership by enhancing organizational operations
through highly competent oversight of office operations. Dynamic cultural relati
ons specialist with demonstrated passion and expertise in forging community bond
s and orchestrating outreach to highly diverse ethnic populations. Highly effect
ive trainer, leader and mentor with proven history of success ensuring cultural
awareness in diverse organizational settings.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Executive Assistance * Office Administration * Administrative Policies/Procedure
s * Software Troubleshooting
Equipment Acquisition * Contract Negotiations * Vendor Sourcing * Vendor Relatio
ns * Marketing
Personnel Hiring & Management * Schedule Management * Public Relations * Mediati
on * Crisis Management
Workshop Facilitation * Nonprofit Regulations * Cross-Cultural Outreach * Divers
ity Training * Leadership

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
MADRONA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Seattle, Washington * November, 2009-Current
Office Manager P/T
SEATTLE PRESBYTERY, Seattle, Washington * 1992-2009
Office Administrator (2000-2009): Promoted to assume control over all office ope
rations, procedures and processes in addition to Executive Assistant duties, wit
h allocation authority over $93,000 office expenditure budget. Acquired office e
quipment and supplies. Oversaw hiring and management of computer technicians and
mailroom staff. Evaluated vendor contracts and warrantees. Maintained budgets a
nd delivered annual projections. Monitored and followed up on office expenses.
* Streamlined office operations through establishment of administrative policies
and procedures.
* Ensured optimal performance of office software and technology.
* Negotiated beneficial pricing on all major office equipment purchases.
* Cultivated profitable relations with 3rd party vendors and service providers.
Executive Assistant (1992-2009): Oversaw executive correspondence and meeting sc
hedules. Served as organizational liaison between executive leadership and congr
egation regarding general information and event planning. Ensured discrete and c
ompetent handling of confidential information. Orchestrated meeting schedule for
over 12 committees and task forces. Assured careful management and resourcing o
f multi-ethnic library. Provided critical support to clergy, ministry and missio
n. Assisted in leading and developing ethnic leadership and facilitating congreg
ational dialogue. Provided key feedback in screening candidates for ethnic non-p
rofits.
* Assisted in establishing 12 ethnic agencies within Seattle area. Conducted ext
ensive research and recruiting among Vietnamese, Thai, Hispanic, African and Asi
an immigrant communities.
* Served as key liaison between immigrant communities and Presbytery executive l
eadership.
* Provided skilled mediation, public relations and crisis management on daily ba
sis; ensured positive office relations with the Presbytery, other agencies and t
he general public.
NOTE: Additional professional experience includes Marketing Assistant at Gretag
Systems. Details available upon request.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Associate of Business Administration (ABA)
Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington
Certification: National Association of Administrative Professionals (CAP)
Certificate of Achievement: Building Community Leadership Skills, Non Profit Ass
istance Center