S AR AH  W I S ER  
257 Elsinore Drive • Alpharetta, Georgia 30180 
770-653-6489 • sarah@email.com 
 
 
 
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 
 
 
Versatile professional adept at managing multiple projects, providing exceptional customer support, and 
streamlining  office  operations  for  major  productivity  gains.  Expert  in  building  client/vendor  databases, 
optimizing  billing  processes,  and  crafting  high-impact  proposals  and  presentations.  Committed  to 
strengthening interdepartmental collaboration, promoting high documentation standards, and applying far-
ranging Photoshop, InDesign, Outlook and PowerPoint capabilities.  
 
 
Administrative Support • Multi-Project Management • Financial Management, Reporting • Scheduling 
Customer Service • Process Improvement • Program Development • Database Management 
Communication Initiatives • Correspondence Creation, Editing, Tracking • Standards Development  
Proposals • Intranet Initiatives • Operational Streamlining • Event and Presentation Coordination 
Change Management • Issue Resolution 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 
 
COOPER SMITHFORD, Atlanta, Georgia • 2008-2009 
Noted architecture, interior and graphic design firm.  
 
Executive Assistant & Director of Cooper Smithford University 
Offered  dedicated  support  to  Principals,  Senior  Associates,  Project  Managers,  and  Staff  Architects, 
conducting  research,  crafting  presentation  materials,  and  collaborating  with  multiple  departments  in 
improving overall quality and efficiency. Communicated regularly with clients, vendors, and contractors, 
scheduling meetings and addressing concerns. Updated Deltek Vision database and MS Outlook contacts. 
Processed state/professional registrations. Championed top-tier documentation standards, and developed 
fee  proposals,  AIA  contracts,  submittal/RFI  logs,  and  other  essentials  within  aggressive  timeframes. 
Prepared  expense  reports,  conducted  reconciliations,  and  resolved  discrepancies.  Excelled  within 
demanding  environment,  successfully  balancing  staff  and  client  needs,  and  utilizing  technical  skills 
spanning Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, as well as MS PowerPoint and Publisher.   
 
Key Accomplishments: 
  Overhauled major aspects of Cooper Smithford University (staff continuing education program) such as 
implementing  user-friendly  enrollment  system,  liaising  with  IT  and  Quality  Management  on  posting 
current  information  on  intranet,  and  ensuring  proper  registration  for  AIA  credit.  Initiatives  greatly 
increased participation rates and staff capabilities.  
  Fostered  Cooper  Smithford  University  success  through  developing  standards  for  course  materials, 
observing  classes  for  conformance  with  AIA  Continuing  Education  System  requirements,  and 
implementing specialized filing system for CCU documentation.  
  Expedited  project  completion  through  crafting  templates  and  tailored  documents  using  Adobe 
InDesign.  
  Enhanced Marketing efforts through effective proposals and presentations. 
  Noted for in-depth industry knowledge, outstanding communication skills, and database management 
expertise.