Executive Assistant

WILLIAM SHUMATE

*** *** ****** ***** ******, CA 92602

702-***-**** ********@***.***

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Seasoned, accomplished professional with solid expertise coordinating critical projects and high-profile administrative initiatives for C-level leadership. Extensive experience in corporate and non-profit organizations. Highly innovative and organized with a proven track record of surpassing objectives and working to execute all tasks with excellence. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities. Natural leader with strong critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills and a real talent for handling multiple responsibilities in high-pressure environments. Able to seamlessly coordinate, information management, marketing, and business-development efforts within budget requirements. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Background includes:

• Travel Logistics • Problem Resolution • Expense Reductions

• Coaching & Mentoring • Performance Tracking • Project Management

• Scheduling Coordination • Budget Management • Web Site Creation

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Jewish Voice Ministries International

• Performed and executed the overall duties as the Executive/Personal Assistant to the President/CEO

of this International Non-profit Ministry organization

The King’s University

• Entrusted by Chancellor to graciously greet and assist high-profile visitors, coordinate speaking engagements and meetings as well as direct activities of four Executive Assistants.

Living Way

• Decreased operational expenses by $47,310 by creating and implementing a more efficient, cost-effective communications strategy with 20,000+ donor base.

• Partnered with web development firm to customize and implement internet strategy as well as ensure new web site will be online by goal date of 2010.

• Increased donated income by $17,390 in one year by creating and implementing 3-Tier Donor Contribution Grid that allows for a more effective partnership with key donors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JEWISH VOICE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, Phoenix, AZ April – September 2011

Executive/Personal Assistant to President/CEO

* Handled verbal and written correspondence.

* Managed and maintained financial accountability for the President/CEO.

* Booked, organized and managed travel schedules.

* Assisted in church relations, outreaches and speaking engagements.

* Tracked task reminders assigned to department heads.

* attended weekly department head meetings on behalf of the President/CEO

* Acted as direct liaison between board members, donors and staff.

* Acted as gatekeeper for the President/CEO.

* Handled personal and family business as needed.

* Managed hospitality for VIP guests.

* Assisted with board meetings.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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THE KING’S UNIVERSITY, Van Nuys, California 2004 – 2010

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

• Traveled with Chancellor nationally and internationally; coordinated travel logistics and security.

• Relied on to ensure open lines of communication between University, visitors and staff; served as liaison with national and international leaders on Chancellor’s behalf.

• Served as liaison to the central offices of the International Foursquare Churches which consisted of 55,000 non-profit organizations/6 million constituents worldwide from 2004-2009.

• Developed and held accountability for all office and personal computer systems.

• Managed sensitive documents; mentored staff to maintain discretion and high level of confidentiality regarding documents and staff issues.

• Coordinated book endorsements and book forewords requests; directed all communications and documentation with book publishers.

• Turned around at-risk client relationships by leveraging exceptional interpersonal skills, building rapport with difficult individuals, and developing innovative solutions to resolve issues.

LIVING WAY, Van Nuys, California 2004 - 2010

Executive Director

• Led a Production staff of eight team leaders and oversaw 33 positions; met with staff to encourage skill development, manage expectations, assign workload and resolve conflicts.

• Collaborated with Director of Finance in managing $1.5 million annual budget.

• Monitored production of “Spirit-Formed TV” which was broadcasted weekly via satellite on national television network channels, 456 TV station affiliates, 27 international station affiliates, and internet.

• Reviewed weekly radio production of “Living Way Radio” which was broadcasted across the US, on 87 radio station affiliates and internet.

• Initiated and implemented new 5-10 year business vision in conjunction with Executive Leadership Team, including strategies to minimize micro-management of tasks and personnel.

• Developed structured, cross-referenced database for online media library project including teachings, broadcasts, books, articles, music, poetry and other collaborations.

• Created detailed listing of Jack Hayford’s published books, briefs, articles and collaborative works.

• Assisted in the compilation of documentation to copyright and patent six trademarks for Jack Hayford Ministries with the United States Trademark and Patent Office.

• Drafted agenda for Annual Board meetings; compiled Executive Director’s Report on strategies, goals, accomplishments and financial assessments.

LIVING PATHWAY INC., Las Vegas, Nevada 1997 - 2003

Director/Life Coach

• Provided Life Skills coaching once a week for consistent clientele of 30 people in group and individual sessions; followed-up with clients to evaluate effectiveness of coaching sessions.

• Generated new and repeat business by effectively assisting clients with career, financial and family issues; aided clients in setting and attaining personal as well as financial goals.

• Increased clients’ ability to evaluate their work/life balance by helping them in the decision making process to improve their personal and professional lives.

• Leveraged solid knowledge of social work principles to assess client needs, build a relationship with clients and gain a sense of their unique goals.

• Scheduled and maintained meeting and event calendars; selected as key note speaker for conferences.

• Wrote weekly inspirational message to over 125 donors via website and e-mail subscriptions.

• Resolved conflict situations in a calm, assertive and professional manner.

• Ensured expense and revenue reports were accurate in order to effectively track overall financial performance.

NEVADA POWER COMPANY, Las Vegas, Nevada 1996 - 1997

Systems Programmer

BANK OF AMERICA, Las Vegas, Nevada 1995 - 1996

Systems Engineer

AMERICAN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Las Vegas, Nevada 1992 - 1994

Systems Programmer

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