Sara Atkins
818-***-**** ● ***********@*****.***
Work Experience
Signature Group Holdings, Inc.- Sherman Oaks, CA 2/2012-7/2012
Executive Administrative Assistant
• Assisted the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Human Resources
• Directed all incoming calls for the executive team, scheduled all meetings and calendared events
• Assisted in creating the first employee handbook
• Created policies and procedures (Health Club Reimbursement Policy, Tuition Reimbursement Policy, etc.)
• Created Guides for all employees for TimeStar with screenshots (this was an online time record keeper for payroll)
• Created a Goals and Objectives form, which aid in yearly performance appraisals
• Created a company Org Chart by using Visio
• Assisted in the 401k rollout, including employee applications and payroll deductions
• Created and maintained all employee personnel files
• Set in place a disaster preparedness policy with a detailed evacuation plan
• Created an ergonomic and safe work environment
• Ensured all employees completed the Fire and Safety Course for compliance and was responsible for maintaining up to date report
• Assisted in creating, reviewing and distributing job descriptions
• Researched companies to aid in verifying employee compensation (created a matrix for each employee’s salary range including mid, low and high)
• Assisted in creating a merit increase matrix and a bonus structure
• Created a monthly Birthday Celebration to assist in employee moral
• Cost savings to the company, saved the company 20% annually on all office supplies
SABEResPODER-West Los Angeles, CA 5/2011- 1/2012
Executive Administrative Assistant
• Supported the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Operations and Finance, Accounting Department
• Personally assisted CEO with his health insurance, home, rental property, travel, and calendar
• Responsible for all incoming calls and scheduling appointments
• Communicated with Government officials and assisted with problem resolution
• Created a company-wide procedure and process for accounting
• Managed the inventory for all office supplies and orders
• Assisted in coordinating a Benefit Gala for 200+ people for the Migrant Student Leadership Institute.
• Coordinated monthly luncheons for birthdays, Christmas gathering, and Thanksgiving pot luck
• Responsible for all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Created invoices using Quick books and notified accounting of all checks received and deposits
• Cut checks manually for any/all invoices not produced by the bookkeeper while maintaining precise records
• Exclusively responsible for company move/relocation
Mighty Net, Inc.- Calabasas, CA 1/2009 – 4/2011
Executive Administrative Assistant/ Facilities Manager
• Supported the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Chairman of the Board
• Answered and directed all phone calls for Executives
• Created a company wide procedure and process for all company contract files
• Responsible for building maintenance, coordinate tenants needs and requests
• Coordinated facilities services (i.e. building repairs, landscaping needs and house keeping services)
• Coordinated concierge services such as dry cleaning and car wash
• Travel arrangements for “C” level executives, owners and directors
• Assisted in coordinating company functions and events
• Responsible for storage, ordering supplies, inventory, and organize supply closet
• Assisted with the logistics of two company relocations
• Responsible for overall office management
• Assisted C Level Executives with highly confidential projects
Martini, Iosue & Akpovi, CPA’s- Encino, CA 9/2007 - 12/2008
Executive Administrative Assistant to Partner of Firm
• Answered and screened phone calls, determined appropriate contacts for problem resolution
• Maintained business and personal calendar as well as travel arrangements
• Reconciled the Partner’s personal health insurance accounts
• Responsible for setting up all new client accounts
• Updated, maintained and data-entered all client engagement letters
• Assisted audit department with all clerical correspondences
• Provided administrative assistance to the other three partners as needed
N. Gurfein & Associates- Pasadena, CA 8/2001 - 8/2007
Executive Administrative Assistant to Regional Vice President
• Executed the day-to-day tasks of the number 1 office in the company (1,000 plus offices globally)
• Maintained an organized office, prepared spreadsheets and processed client applications
• Provided full administrative support including answering/screening phone calls
• Drafted correspondence, memos and compliance letters for the Regional Vice President
• Office manager to 50 fulltime and 120 part-time employees
• Maintained calendar, scheduled/coordinated manager meetings, trainings and client orientations
• Assisted with travel and hotel accommodations
• Coordinated/panned events for 600+ guests, and retreats in Palm Springs for 200+ employees
• Ensured completion of Regional Vice President’s personal activities while on business trips
• Provided administrative assistance to Regional Vice President’s partner as needed
• Helped potential and existing clients with general account and/or product information
Education
California Notary Public 1/2010 – Present
• Member of the National Notary Association
College of the Canyons- Valencia, CA 9/1998 - 5/2000
• 2 years toward Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
• Member of the Dance Team
United Education Institute- Van Nuys, CA 11/1999 - 6/2000
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Graduating Class Valedictorian
Skills and Abilities
• Organized, motivated, dependable, responsible, team player, results and goal oriented, personable
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Fluent in Spanish
• Open and willing to learn new skills