1. JJAAMMIIEE LL.. SSMMIITTHH 17180 Seneca Drive  Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 889-5483  jamielsmith@charter.net
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Highly motivated administrative professional with a solid work ethic/reputation and an innate drive to
succeed. Skilled at multi-tasking and maintaining a strong attention to detail. Employs professionalism
and superior communication skills to meet company and client needs. Always ready for a challenge and
eager to expand knowledge and skills. Brings more than 17 years of business experience supporting
executives.
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 Self-Motivated  Highly Dependable
 Attention to Detail  Extensive Organizational Skills
 Proofreading / Editing  Processes & Procedures
 Business Correspondence  Strong Problem Solver
 Microsoft Office Suite  Excellent Planner & Coordinator
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WOLVERINE BUILDING GROUP– Kentwood, MI December 2013 – Present
Project Coordinator
 Work directly with Project Managers to assist with multiple projects from start to finish.
 Responsibilities include obtaining required permits from respective municipalities, issuing contracts
to subcontractors, ensuring that all necessary shop drawings and submittals are sent to architect
for review/approval, maintaining tracking log for all contracts, submittals, etc., prepare detailed
closeout binder for Owner at projects end.
 Strong multi-tasking skills for this position.
DRISCON LLC – Sparta, MI January 2009 – November 2013
Project Administrator / Office Administrator
 Assist young company with starting up business and setting up of an office.
 Worked with Owner in the bidding process of projects.
 Set up new projects and assist in generating contracts, various logs, and correspondence.
 Worked with Quickbooks for Accounts Receivable, Payable, and payroll.
 Responsbile for creating company/employee manual. Various administrative/receptionist tasks.
HOUSEMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY – Walker, MI 1999 - 2008
Various Progressive Titles and Responsibilities
Assistant Project Manager, September 2007 to 2008
 Worked directly with Project Manager in sharing responsibilities relating to all aspects of the
project, including but not limited to, contract negotiation, subcontract buyout, budgets, and day-to-
day construction issues.
 Corresponds with owners/subcontractors as needed regarding scheduling of on-site construction,
while maintaining project quality standards.
Project Coordinator, July 2003 to September 2007
 Created “project coordinator” position and set up specific guidelines, procedures, forms, and
tracking logs.
 Responsible for hiring and training new employees for this position.
 Assisted project managers to aid in the completion of their projects.
 Main responsibilities included, creating/maintaining all subcontractor agreements making sure all
contractual documentation was received, monitoring, tracking and expediting the preparation and
review of the shop drawings to make sure they are received and acted upon in a timely manner.

2. Administrative Assistant / Receptionist, June 1999 to July 2003
 Administrative support to project managers and other office/field staff, maintaining
client/subcontractor service, while presenting a positive image for the company.
 Responsible for creating various logs utilized in the expedition and maintenance of various
construction documents.
 Updated and maintained company templates.
 Responsible for answering telephone and appropriately directing calls.
SPECTRUM HEALTH – DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
COOK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION August 1998 – June 1999
Executive Assistant to Director
 Maintained Director’s busy schedule.
 Organized various meetings/events.
 Responsible for taking meeting minutes.
 Transcribed various day-to-day correspondence from dictation.
RUTGERS & MACKRAZ, PLC February 1997 – August 1998
Legal Secretary / Paralegal – Family Law Emphasis
 Drafted divorce pleadings and other court documents and filed cases with the local courts.
 Maintained attorney’s calendar.
 Maintained/organized various client files.
 Dictation experience.
 Responsible for client interaction.
 Experience working under pressure to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
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Bachelor of Business Administration Davenport University – Grand Rapids, MI
3.26 GPA
Administrative Assistant Concentration
Business and Social Sciences Minor