Karen Damian is an administrative specialist with over 30 years of experience in related roles. She has expertise in areas such as payroll, accounting, office operations, financial reporting, program management, marketing, and event planning. Damian currently works as an Administrative Assistant at Miller Elementary School where she maintains payroll records and ensures efficient office operations. Prior to this, she held roles coordinating professional development programs and accounting functions at various universities and companies.

1. KAR E N L. DAM I AN
7105 Becky Court Phone: 734-787-7085
Canton, MI 48187 Email: karenptek@wowway.com
AD M INIS T RAT IV E SPE C IALIS T
A dependable and proactive Administrative Specialist with a career that spans 30+ years in related roles. Known for the
ability to drive day-to-day productivity through keen multitasking abilities, effective team leadership and thorough
communications with all involved parties. Proven professional versatility with the ability to adapt to new roles and
challenges in support of organizational goals and milestones. Strong computer software skills with the ability to adapt
quickly to new systems.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Payroll & Accounting
 Office Operations
 Organizational Income /
Expenses
 Financial Reporting
 Program Management
 Research & Analysis
 Marketing & Promotions
 Special Event Planning
 Interpersonal Communications
 Staff Supervision
 Team Leadership
 External Vendors
PAYROLL & ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
 Responsible for maintaining and processing payroll records via the Smart system.
 Uphold all accounting, banking and budgeting functionality as well as requisitions and the initiation of
purchase orders on behalf of Miller Elementary School, thereby ensuring efficient operations.
 Prepared summary reports in order to track all program income and expenses with Lawrence
Technological University, ultimately establishing the financial feasibility of specific programs.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
 Created seminars and workshops on behalf of the University of Michigan’s Center for Professional
Development, ultimately engaging students and ensuring accessibility to community resources.
 Played a critical role in selecting speakers and staff members for seminars and workshops.
 Spearheaded marketing and promotional activities on behalf of individual programs, thereby
bolstering attendance and community visibility.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
 Supervise the operations of office para-pros, including day-to-day workloads and assignments, in
assurance of maximum productivity, timeliness and accuracy.
 Maintain student-specific attendance records via MiStar. Tasked with registering new students and
keeping accurate records.
 Proven ability to remain tactful and diplomatic under stressful situations and deadlines.
 Interfaced with external vendors in order to ensure the creation and delivery of program and
marketing materials for use in community-based programs, seminars and workshops.
WORK HISTORY
MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 7/2009-PRESENT
OFFICE PARA-PRO 7/2005-7/2009
CLASSROOM AID / RECESS MONITOR 4/2003-7/2005
COLDWELL BANKER SCHWEITZER-BAKE,PLYMOUTH, MI, REALTOR 7/2001-2/2003
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, DEARBORN, MI, CONSULTANT 3/1999-4/2000
LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
2/1987-10/1996
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE, SECRETARY 12/1983-2/1987
EDUCATION

2. Client Name Resume, Page 2
Associate Degree, Commerce / Business, Henry Ford Community College