Janice Safran

Highlights of Qualifications

An award-winning writer with excellent communication and copy-editing skills.
Familiarity with a wide range of office software packages in both Windows and Macintosh formats, including WordPerfect, PageMaker, Microsoft Word, FileMaker Pro, Excel, Quattro Pro, and electronic mail.
Six years' experience in busy office settings.
Experience handling confidential personal and financial information.
Demonstrated ability in events planning.
Web design experience (in hand-crafted HTML and WYSIWYG tools such as Claris Home Page).
Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.

Database Specialist, Cornell University News Service, 1998-present.

Office Manager, Cornell Varsity Football Office, Cornell University, 1997-98.

Provided secretarial and administrative support to seven coaches and three graduate assistants.
Updated national recruiting database and coordinated recruiting season mailings.
Processed travel expense vouchers and made all necessary travel and hotel arrangements.
Ordered office supplies.
Supervised four student employees.

Administrative Assistant, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, 1994-97.

Director, Hinckley Foundation Museum, Ithaca, New York, 1994.

Curated three exhibits and coordinated associated programs, workshops, fundraisers, and lectures.
Dealt with Cornell faculty, staff, students, and members of the wider Ithaca population -- a cross-section of the Cornell Community -- in obtaining information, exhibit materials, and services.
Supervised students, staff, and volunteers.

Computer Lab Operator, Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, 1992-93.

Administrative Assitant, Financial Aid Office, Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, 1990-92.

Manned telephones, set up meetings for financial aid officers, assured privacy of student financial records.

BA in Art History from Hiram College, 1993.

Coursework in Chemistry and Ancient Greek at Cornell University.