1. Mary C. Klaus
Brookfield, Illinois 60513 • 708-485-7353
Cell Phone: 708-870-7562 E-mail: Mklaus3@aol.com
CAREER GOAL
A dedicated, articulate professional, I seek a position supporting executive level professionals who utilize my
administrative, writing and communication skills. Both a team player and independent worker, I enjoy working
with a variety of people on a multitude of diverse projects. My successful work history includes extensive
communication projects that engage the audience. My work priorities include clear communication, accuracy and
confidentiality, while establishing -- and maintaining -- respectful and strong working relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Executive Support • Microsoft Office Suite • Professional Editor, Writer
• Personal Assistant • Expense Reports and Proofreader
• Calendar Management • Travel Assistance • Corporate Communications
• Confidential Matters • Office Manager • Internet Research
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
NationalAssociationofManufacturers, Chicago, IL 2012 - 2015
Non-profit organization based in Washington DC representing over 12,000 companies in the U.S. manufacturing industry
Coordinator, Strategic Development
 Research and compile business and management profiles, creating background reports for prospect meetings.
 Maintain organization's proprietary data base, ensuring accurate and current information for departmental
and corporate reports, as well as recruiting efforts.
 Support Vice President and Strategic Management Team with ad hoc projects on a routine basis.
 Office manager, including coordination with DC headquarters, meetings management, travel arrangements,
expense reports, and a variety of office tasks.
PowerPlant Services, Melrose Park,IL 2011 - 2012
Emergency-based turbine parts manufacturing and repairs
Administrative Assistant to President
 Wrote, edited, and proofread company policies, IT training materials, department meeting materials, and
executive correspondence.
 Researched and designed promotional presentation for new investment venture.
 Coordinated goals to objectives programs, acquisition integration, and business meetings.
 Created online master index for office personnel reference.
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ReconSolutions, Inc., Carol Stream, IL 2010 - 2011
Re-construction experts specializing in repairing disaster-related damage
Executive Assistant to President
 Researched, created, and launched company website: www.reconsolutionsil.com.
 Wrote, edited, and proofread executive reports and business correspondence.
 Assisted owner with ad hoc writing projects.
 Accompanied president to onsite locations to determine damage assessment.
J. S. Paluch Company, Inc., Franklin Park, IL 1996 - 2009
National publisher provides worship ads, Sunday bulletins, music, educational supplements, and software
Executive Assistant to President, Publisher, and Chairwoman
 Liaison and gatekeeper to extended family, employees, business associates and clients, facilitating
communication for pertinent issues.
 Coordinated confidential reports, correspondence, emails, and phone calls.
 Composed company memos, emails, and brochures, resulting in improved employee communications.
 Coordinated President’s Lunch, an on-site monthly meeting for president and employees to discuss
pertinent business issues and improve working relationships between departments.
 Coordinated promotional outings with clients, including correspondence and schedules, maintaining
contact with appropriate personnel.
Additional Roles with J.S. Paluch
° Editor of People to People, company newsletter for employee and client distribution.
° Coordinator for Paluch Family Foundation, a non-profit organization.
° Provisional Executive Assistant to Senior Managers: CFO, IT, Production, Sales, and World Library
Publications. Also supported middle managers of Collections, Customer Support, and Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Arthur Andersen, Chicago Mutual of Omaha, Omaha, NE
Executive Assistant Copywriter
Universityof the Pacific, Stockton, CA Universityof Nebraska-Omaha
Assistant to English Dept. Chairman Assistant to Dean of Education
Spiegel, Inc., Oakbrook, IL McLean-Hunter Publishing, Chicago
Copy Chief Editorial Assistant
EDUCATION
Universityof Dayton, Dayton, Ohio B.A. in English