I am an experienced creative professional with expertise in Office 365 applications and Adobe Creative Suite. Over the years, I have successfully managed a home-based creative business where I handled administration, design, and client relations, consistently delivering visually appealing templates and marketing materials tailored to client needs. I excel at organizing and managing multiple projects, balancing flexibility with meeting deadlines. My background includes extensive administrative support, financial modeling in Excel, and team management roles. I bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a creative problem-solving mindset, which allow me to produce high-quality work and foster positive client relationships. I am also comfortable working part-time or remotely and continuously seek to develop my professional skills further.

Valerie M McCarthy

I am an experienced creative professional with expertise in Office 365 applications and Adobe Creative Suite. Over the years, I have successfully managed a home-based creative business where I handled administration, design, and client relations, consistently delivering visually appealing templates and marketing materials tailored to client needs. I excel at organizing and managing multiple projects, balancing flexibility with meeting deadlines. My background includes extensive administrative support, financial modeling in Excel, and team management roles. I bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a creative problem-solving mindset, which allow me to produce high-quality work and foster positive client relationships. I am also comfortable working part-time or remotely and continuously seek to develop my professional skills further.

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I am an experienced creative professional with expertise in Office 365 applications and Adobe Creative Suite. Over the years, I have successfully managed a home-based creative business where I handled administration, design, and client relations, consistently delivering visually appealing templates and marketing materials tailored to client needs. I excel at organizing and managing multiple projects, balancing flexibility with meeting deadlines.

My background includes extensive administrative support, financial modeling in Excel, and team management roles. I bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a creative problem-solving mindset, which allow me to produce high-quality work and foster positive client relationships. I am also comfortable working part-time or remotely and continuously seek to develop my professional skills further.

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Work Experience

Owner/Manager at Smiley Dog Productions
January 1, 2006 - Present
Managed all facets of a home-based creative business including administration, design, and client relations. Created templates, marketing materials, and visually engaging designs using Adobe Creative Suite and Office 365. Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills to successfully meet target deadlines while maintaining flexibility for varied client needs.
Freelance Administrator at Various Clients
January 1, 2006 - August 19, 2025
Provided part-time administrative support to multiple businesses ensuring accurate and efficient project completion. Developed custom templates, crafted presentations, and managed data entry. Delivered advanced Excel solutions including financial modeling, database management, and reporting functionalities.
Owner/Manager at Smiley Dog Productions
January 1, 2006 - Present
Successfully managed all aspects of a home-based creative business since 2006, including administration, design, and client relations. Created professional templates, marketing materials, and visually engaging designs using Adobe Creative Suite and Office 365. Utilized strong organizational and time management skills to meet targets and accommodate diverse client needs.
Freelance Administrator at Various Clients
January 1, 2006 - August 27, 2025
Provided part-time administrative support from 1992 to 2006, ensuring project accuracy and efficiency. Developed custom templates, crafted presentations, and managed data entry tasks across multiple organizations. Delivered advanced Excel solutions for financial modeling, database management, and reporting functionalities.

Education

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Qualifications

Advanced Microsoft Office Training
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite Course (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Apple Technician Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Advanced Microsoft Office Training
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite Course (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Apple Technician Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet