Marie Suzanne Javdani has over 10 years of experience in administrative and executive support roles. She has a proven track record of streamlining procedures, innovating systems, and maintaining efficiency. Javdani is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal databases. Her professional experience includes roles as an office manager, volunteer program director, administrative assistant to the dean, and legal assistant. She has education from UCLA and the University of Oregon, obtaining a B.A. and M.A. in Geography with focuses on development studies and African studies.

1. Marie Suzanne Javdani
7554 McLaren Ave, West Hills, CA 91307/ (541) 285-0975 (cell) /mariejavdani@gmail.com
Experienced administrative assistant able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a
professional and genial demeanor. Proven propensity for innovation, organization and efficiency in
streamlining workplace procedures with ingenuity and a proactive attitude. Proficient with Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and Access, and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Extensive
experience multitasking in an executive support role including general office duties, professional
document production and editing, scheduling, liaising with clientele, and data management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Community Training Connection (October 2011-July 2013)
Office Manager: General office duties including answering multiple phone lines, taking and delivering
messages, filing, maintaining and organizing client records, and ordering supplies. Executive/Educator
support included scheduling, booking class locations, managing class registration and payment, preparing
class materials and post-training follow-up. Also managed and supported online learning system.
Innovated client record-keeping system to improve accuracy and efficiency. Produced weekly and
monthly advertising and mailing materials, including class schedule announcements and client training
reminders.
The Samburu Project [501(c)3]
Volunteer Program Director: Provided support to Executive Director and overseas staff.
Grant Coordinator: Researched funding opportunities, composed and followed-up on proposals for
major grants (>$3,000). Raised $70,000 in funding to date. Assisted Office Manager with project expense
bookkeeping.
University of Oregon School of Law (January 2007- June 2007)
Administrative Assistant to the Dean for External Relations: Maintained Assistant Dean’s schedule of
meetings, travel and events. Maintained day-to-day office duties such as filing, copies, and organizing
correspondence. Executed donor and Alumni appreciation process including production of prompt written
acknowledgements, maintenance of lifetime giving records, administration of special recognition awards,
and support to Alumni Appreciation Event Coordinator.
Harder, Wells, Baron and Manning, PC (August 2004- July 2006)
Records Management Assistant: Obtained evidence files from Social Security office. Copied, filed,
sorted and delivered paperwork for five attorneys and nine legal assistants. Managed client case records
using “Brief” legal database.
Assistant to the Office Manager: Provided support to Office Manager by training and managing new
employees, taking inventory of and recommending monthly orders for office supplies, and streamlining
records storage and retrieval procedures.
Junior Legal Assistant: Provided organization and office support for legal assistants and attorneys with
case file maintenance, transcription of oral documents and correspondence, and substituted for absent
legal assistants. Carried out correspondence with clients, health providers, and the Social Security
Administration. Prepared and submitted legal documents to the Social Security Administration.
EDUCATION
University of California – Los Angeles, Geography, emphasis on Development Studies (2009-2011)
University of Oregon, M.A in Geography, emphasis on African Studies (2007-2009)
University of Oregon, B.A. in Geography (2001-2004)