Lora Shiman - Virtual Assistant
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Lora Shiman - Virtual Assistant

Illinois
in United States

Lora Shiman

Member Since: February 2006

Short Description:

Experienced Executive Assistant and Project Manager. Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. Organized, highly motivated and detail-directed problem solver. Proficient in all MS Office applications.

Long Description:

Lora A. Shiman
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0877 Home
(847) 366-6170 Cell

Objective A position as a Virtual Executive Assistant, Project Manager, or related position.

Profile •Experience as professional manager.
•Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
•Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
•Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
•Proven ability to work in unison with staff.

Education B.A., Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago
MBA candidate-Keller Graduate School of Management (4.0/4.0 GPA)

Relevant Experience & Accomplishments

Program Coordination
•Formulated, wrote, and implemented software orientation manuals.
•Researched, evaluated, justified and implemented desktop software.
•Reviewed existing architecture and evaluated impact of proposed upgrades. Reconfigured systems when necessary to allow for smooth implementation of new applications.

Management/Supervision
•Directed recruitment and retention of staff of 6 employees.
•Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills.
•Successfully refined and implemented new projects.

Software
Proficient in and wrote training materials for: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook,; Quicken and Money; Adobe Photoshop

Employment
Project Manager-Information Technology , Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL. 1998-2001
Senior Software Engineer, Quill Corporation, Lincolnshire, IL 1997-1998
Supervisor-Office Systems, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Vernon Hills, IL 1994-1997
Administrative Assistant to Vice President, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Vernon Hills, IL 1992-1997
Office Manager, Dental Office, Wilmette, IL 1990-1992

Services and Skills offered by this Virtual Assistant

Secretarial/Administration

• Audio Typing
• Business Administration
• Business Plans
• Copy Typing
• Correspondence
• Data Input
• Electronic Forms
• Email Administration
• Executive Assistant
• Faxing
• Flyers
• Newsletters
• Office Management
• Personal Administration
• Personal Assistant
• Photocopying
• Purchasing
• Research
• Scanning
• Secretarial Services
• Spreadsheet Design
• Time Management
• Travel Arrangements
• Word Processing

Computing

• Internet Consultancy
• IT Training
• Office Automation
• Software Testing
• Technical Support

Specialist

• Training

Professional

• Project Management

Contact Details

Name:
Lora Shiman

Telephone:
Telephone: 8475598955
FAX: 8475591887