Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Reese Louwagie

Brookings Area Habitat For Humanity
Brookings
6
years of professional experience

Experienced executive assistant with a strong background in calendar management, board support, hiring coordination, and confidential communication. Known for problem solving, professionalism, and keeping office operations organized and on track.

Work History

Executive Assistant

3 Years
Brookings Area Habitat For Humanity | 11.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated executive calendars, meetings, and travel to support daily administrative priorities.
  • Prepared board agendas, reports, and meeting materials with consistent accuracy and timeliness.
  • Managed correspondence, mailings, and donor communications using confidential handling practices.
  • Organized volunteer schedules, event logistics, and office workflows to support smooth operations.
  • Supported fundraising and outreach activities through coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder communication.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and identify ideal candidate profiles.
  • Coordinated interview schedules for both candidates and hiring managers to streamline the selection process.
  • Supported hiring by calling and interviewing candidates' references and using that information to help select the best fit.

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

1 Year 10 Months
GrandStay | 05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Processed guest check-ins and check-outs while maintaining accurate reservation and billing records.
  • Resolved guest inquiries and complaints with prompt service and professional communication.
  • Managed phone calls, walk-in requests, and reservation updates using property management systems.
  • Coordinated with housekeeping to confirm room readiness and support smooth room assignments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through active listening and empathetic communication, resulting in increased guest satisfaction ratings.

Dietary Aide

2 Years 7 Months
Luverne Veterans Home | 01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Prepared meal trays according to diet orders and resident preferences.
  • Monitored special diet compliance and reported discrepancies to dietary staff.
  • Delivered meals promptly while maintaining courteous, respectful resident interactions.
  • Sanitized food service equipment and dining areas to support infection control.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Economics

South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | 05-2027
  • Minors in Management and Human Resources.
  • Charter Member of the Human Resources club.

Skills

Executive support
Administrative support
Office management
Project coordination
Information confidentiality
Confidential information handling
Interpersonal communication

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Brookings Area Habitat For Humanity
11.2023 - CurrentRead More

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

GrandStay
05.2023 - 03.2025Read More

Dietary Aide

Luverne Veterans Home
01.2021 - 08.2023Read More

South Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science from Business Economics
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Reese Louwagie