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+About me

I am a founding member of the DuPage Chapter since 2006

This is my second turn as a active board member

I accepted an offer letter at McDonald’s corporation in support of the VP of Strategy along with Jacquie Howard, Sr. Director of core foods, 2 directors and 2 managers. in US Supply Chain Management at McDonald’s corporation in 2008.

I found my McJob that I through IAAP

After being employed with McDonald’s for only 3 short years, I received a promotion and began my new position as the Business IT Specialist in U.S. Training, Learning and Development on my anniversary day of June 1st.

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IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals

Formally known as Professional Secretaries International PSI)

Mission Statement…

To enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing

opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development.

+About IAAP

IAAP’s corporate headquarters are located in Kansas City, Missouri

IAAP is a non for profit Organization

Founded in 1942

Approximately 28,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide

Divided by Divisions and Chapters

The Dupage Chapter is a Chapter of the Illinois Division

+Illinois and Dupage Chapter Board MembersIL Division Board Members:

Diana Hampton CPS, President

Vice PresidentLisa Olson, Treasurer

Dewoun Hayes, CPS, Secretary 

DuPage Chapter, located at the Doubletree Hotel, Oakbrook IL

Board Members:

Jane Weishaar, CAP/CPS, President

Sandy Strong, Vice President

Kathryn Lissak, Treasurer

+Chapter Meeting Info.

When: Every 2nd Monday of the month

5:30pm: Dinner followed by educational program & members meeting

8:00pm: wrap up

Cost: There is no additional cost, donations are welcome

Guests: Always welcome

Door Prizes: Monthly raffle drawings

+Why am I a member Or why do I want to be a member? Because I am a proud Administrative Professional

I am seeking an organization that identifies me as a career-minded individual in the Administrative field.

I want to enhance my skill sets through the use of education and relationships.

IAAP offers me a place to meet once a month to meet with other Administrative Professionals that share the same objectives and obstacles I have and provides me with rewarding useful programs I will be able to use in my work place.

I want to prove to my employer or my client that I am serious and committed to providing the best possible services they can receive in order to make a successful impact on driving their business.

I want to be the best Administrative Professional possible and IAAP provides the resources to do that. Including Our very own Magazine FILLED with tips and tricks called OfficePro.

+IAAP’s core values

Integrity: We demonstrate this cornerstone of our profession through honesty, accountability and high ethical standards.

Respect: We create respect within our profession and association through listening, understanding and acknowledging member feedback.

Adaptability: We ensure the success of our association by embracing positive change and by nurturing diversity, creativity and visionary thinking.

Communication: We cultivate and maintain excellence by remaining approachable at all levels, communicating openly and building strong relationships.

Commitment: We are steadfast in our goals to develop learning opportunities for career-minded administrative professionals and to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.

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Totally COOL FACT - DID YOU KNOW?

Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United

States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in

various administrative support roles.

+Who qualifies as an administrative professional?

Executive AssistantSenior Executive AssistantSenior Administrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant.Entry-Level Administrative AssistantSenior Office/Facilities ManagerOffice/Facilities ManagerHuman Resources AssistantMarketing Assistant Sales AssistantProject CoordinatorPresentation/Graphics Specialist. Logistics Coordinator Switchboard/Receptionist Front Desk Coordinator Receptionist Switchboard Operator Office Assistant Mail Assistant

• File Clerk• Imaging Specialist• Senior Data Entry Specialist• Data Entry Specialist• Customer Service Manager• Senior Customer Service

Representative• Customer Service Representative• Banking Teller• Secretary• Legal Secretary• Transcriptionist• Accounting Assistant• Medical Assistant• Dental Assistant• Medical Administrator• Hospital Admittance Clerk

+Positions opening up now and in the future for administrative professionals:

Telecommuting (by administrative assistants and managers) Home-based administrative services businesses (virtual Assistant) Training for administrative support staff (on-site and through local colleges) Information management on the Internet (becoming a "Web Master”) Personal computer troubleshooter Creating customized software manuals for organizations, particular to department and/or industry needs Secretarial/clerical recruiter for temporary/permanent placement agencies Newsletter editor (compile and summarize information on particular areas of interest) Multimedia librarian/coordinator/information abstractor Video and/or Web conferencing coordinator (scheduling, site preparation, equipment procurement, host

conferencing, on-site at business or off-site) Technology coordinator/facilities management (maintenance scheduling, tracking/backing up databases,

installing new hardware/software) Graphics/desktop publishing coordinator Support services consultant LEED certified project managers (Build Green Administrators)

+ Advanced Skills Admins Need to Excel in Today’s Workplace

• Project manager• Software trainer (especially for execs and new hires)• Software adaptor (adapting software to particular company need)• Web site maintainer (updater)• Negotiator (with clients and vendors)• Online purchaser• Reviewer/evaluator of furniture and technology equipment (includes phone systems, copiers, and more

purchasing and leasing)• Coordinator of mass mailings (includes dealing with the printer and determining the most cost-efficient

method)• Storing and retrieval of information, along with interconnecting its significance (could be e-info, tapes, videos,

paper, etc. multi-formats)• Scheduler and maintainer of calendars for self and others (mostly done electronically; also includes

scheduling facilities)• Meeting planner (includes negotiating hotel contracts, scheduling catering, preparing for cyber- and video-

conferencing• Travel planner (includes online research, booking, tracking, preparing the traveler, securing needed info such

as maps, phone numbers, alternatives, emergency numbers)• Desktop publisher (brochures, flyers, annual reports, and other things that are sent directly and electronically

to the printer, Web design and postings)• Team leader dealing with virtual members (from other facilities, traveling execs, or with outside business

partners)• Social Media Coordinator and events planner

+ Results from IAAP February 2009 Benchmarking Survey

Key Findings

Survey respondents said the top five most significant issues affecting the administrative profession in the next five to 10years are:

1) Keeping up with changing technology

2) Increased workload

3) Doing more with less resources/budget constraints

4) Balancing work and family

5) Need for more training in management and supervisory skills.

Additional Key Findings can be found on the IAAP website at: http://www.iaap-hq.org

+Professional Development

Certification: CAP (Certified Administrative Professional)

Options Training – Module & technology certificate training including Microsoft Office Certificate training

Online Training

Online College – Administrative Professional Associate in Science Degree, Madison College

Workshops

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE IAAP HQ’s WEBSITE

www.iaap-hq.org

We offer office professionals industry-recognized certification and up-to-date training to help you keep the competitive edge in today's tough

economic times.

+Professional Development continued

Add to your end of year performance review / self development

Lead with Influence

Enhance your resume

Become an industry leader

Showcase your skillset

You also have the chance to be a committee member today and improve the Chapters performance today.

Become a DuPage Chapter Board MemberElections are held in June

+IAAP Major Events

EFAM (Education Forum & Annual Meeting)

2011 just hosted in July and was located in Montreal

2012 will be located in Texas

Business meeting includes: elections, bylaw updates etc.

Week long Administrative educational seminars and workshops.

CAP practice testing

Key note speakers – Clinton Kelly for 2011

IDAM (Illinois Division Annual Meeting)

2012 hosted by the Two Rivers Chapter, This years Theme is: Leap To Remarkable

Business meeting

Administrative educational seminars and workshops

+Become a member today

Additional Benefits of IAAP membership

Member discount on purchases through IAAP on education and professional development resource materials

Discounts on registration of any IAAP sponsored international level training workshops, seminars, conferences and conventions.

Discounts on registration for the Certified Administrative Professional or the Certified Professional Secretary exams

Subscription to: OfficePro magazine, OfficePro Express, an e-newsletter full of research, trends and technology information; IAAP Connections, the association’s monthly e-newsletter

Full access to the IAAP Web Community, an online social network for IAAP members.

Local chapters, which hold training and networking events and have opportunities for leadership

+Special Thanks to…

Dick Turner – GM Double tree Hotel

Jillian Stevenson – Convention services, Double Tree Hotel

Steve Luka – Director, Audio & Video services, SWANK

Officeteam – Administrative professional placement firm