Professional summary example
Two or three sentences that say who you are, what you are best at and what you bring to the next role:
Organised administrative assistant with 5 years of experience supporting busy teams and executives. Keeps calendars, travel and office operations running smoothly so others can focus on their work.
Key skills for a administrative assistant CV
Use the skills the job ad asks for, if you really have them. These are the ones employers search for most often:
Calendar managementTravel bookingMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceData entryInvoice processingMeeting minutesOffice management
Work experience examples
Start each bullet with a strong verb and end with a result — a number, a time saved or a problem solved.
Executive Assistant, Summit Property Group
Denver, CO · 2021 – Present
- Manage calendars and travel for 3 directors across 2 time zones.
- Set up a shared filing system that cut time spent searching for documents.
- Organise quarterly board meetings and prepare minutes.
Administrative Assistant, Front Range Dental
Boulder, CO · 2019 – 2021
- Scheduled around 40 patient appointments a day.
- Processed supplier invoices with no late payments in 2 years.
Tips for writing a administrative assistant CV
- List the software you use daily.
- Show who you supported (team size, executive level).
- Mention one process you improved.
- Keep the layout clean — your CV is a sample of your organisation skills.
- Check how well your CV matches each job ad with Jobryxa's free job match score, then tailor it in one click.
Which template should I use?
This example uses the Classic template. Any of our 54 templates works — you can switch design at any time without retyping. For online applications, ATS-friendly templates with clear headings are the safest choice.