1. Celeste McBeth
166 Travis Drive | Pittsburgh, PA 15236 | Cell: (412) 576-3825 | Email: celestemcbeth@yahoo.com
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Experienced individual with progressive experience working in an administrative role. Track record of handling
administrative and clerical functions with professionalism and tact. Possess ability to make sound decisions. Hands-on
experience using diplomacy and discretion while handling confidential information. Strong organizational abilities
combined with excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills that provide the ability to work effectively
with people at all levels.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
SYNOPSIS OF ACHIEVEMENTS
• Overhauled company filing system by taking out redundant information and making the system more efficient
• Created presentations and charts for use at seminars and conferences
• Prepared complex travel itineraries for domestic and international trips
• Developed and maintained an online database for tracking subcontractor information used for project bid and
negotiations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant
Astorino CannonDesign | Pittsburgh, PA | 2001 – 2015
• Coordinate office management activities to assist Estimating, Project Management, Construction Administration
and Project Accounting
• Provide outstanding customer support to internal and external clients
• Prepare Owner and Subcontractor contracts and change orders
• Ensure all contract requirements are in compliance
• Accurately record meeting minutes and timekeeping records
• Screen incoming correspondence and ensure delivery to intended recipient
• Serve as a liaison between the construction, engineering and architectural departments
• Compose letters and other correspondence
• Produce reports and charts
• Prepare meeting agendas and travel arrangements and collect related material
• Review and proofread documents for signatures
Administrative Assistant
Alcoa, Inc. | Pittsburgh, PA | 1980 – 2000
• Provided administrative support to various departments including Public Relations and Public Affairs, Purchasing,
Legal and Corporate Development
RELATED CAPABILITIES
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Capability of communicating effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
References available upon request
• Calendar maintenance
• Files maintenance
• Records organization
• Letter/memo composition
• Meeting coordination
• Recording minutes
• Report preparation
• Meeting arrangements
• Handling phone calls
• Travel arrangements
• Supplies maintenance
• Customer service