GLORIA C MENDEZ
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
805-***-**** (mobile)
********@*******.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECITVE
Administrative Assistant / Secretary
SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Experienced in Microsoft Office 2007 (particularly Word, Outlook,
Communicator, and Live Meeting, Excel, PowerPoint), PeopleSoft,
Nobscot, and WebEx
. Skilled in electric typewriters, reproduction machines, scanners and
laser printers
. Assisted Directors, Executives and Principals
. Provided a variety of administrative and office support duties.
. Monitored, prepared, and reconciled travel requests.
. Acted as an intermediary for managers & employees who needed
individual assistance.
. Detail-oriented and organized. Ability to prioritize and perform
multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight
deadlines.
EXPERIENCE HISTORY
General Dynamics AIS - Human Resources, Administrative Assistant II
(September 2003 - June 2010)
Supported the Human Resources advisors on employee relations issues in the
corporation's West coast region. Participated in on-going Human Resources
development projects. Processed and maintained new hires, terminations and
other employee status changes in employee database (PeopleSoft). Processed
and conducted new employee orientations and exit interviews. Prepared
(NOBSCOT) online exit interviews for termed employees. Organized filing
system for current and former employees. Maintained hard copy and
electronic files. Acted as the primary resource for HR bill payment
processing. Ordered office supplies. Coordinated with facilities in
maintaining HR office area of cleaning and repairs. Prepared weekly and
monthly reports for multiple departments of the enterprise. Provided
backup support to HR staff, e.g., supporting DCAA audit requests. Assisted
the Department of Defense investigators during review of employee personnel
records. Miscellaneous duties included verification of employment status,
preparation of out-going mail and overnight shipments, served as backup for
the East coast administrator. Prepared and submitted expense reports.
Providing employees with information regarding corporate policies and other
miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Environ (under the auspices of Adecco) - Secretary/Administrative
Assistant
(March 2003 - September 2003)
Provided administrative and secretarial support to Health Science and Air
Science principal consultants. On behalf of the principals, acted as
liaison between the principals and technical staff. Finalized client
documentation prior to production stage, e.g., formatting Word documents
and Excel tables. Responsible for maintaining the office filing system.
Acted as the Health and Safety Administrator, ensuring that all field
personnel had the proper OSHA training and up-to-date physical exams, and
maintaining pertinent health and safety information files. Provided backup
to relieve receptionist duties and other miscellaneous administrators
duties as needed.
General Dynamics, Electronic Systems - Administrative Assistant, Senior
(October 1999 - August 2002)
Provided administrative and secretarial support to the Real Estate and
Facilities Director. Communicated with executive, administrative and line
management personnel to gather and convey information pertaining to
department activities. Processed department statements for payment.
Processed purchase orders. Maintained files of all department activities
related to construction projects, budgets, site leases and billing.
Generated statistical reports, statements, charts and graphs. Verified and
analyzed data collections.
EDUCATION
Oxnard College 1980-1982
Certificates awarded for completion of training in:
. Effective Business Communication
. Advance Excel
. Professional Presentation Skills
. Performance Planning and Review
. Business Writing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
. Sep 2003 - Jun 2010 General Dynamics, Advanced Information Systems
. Mar 2003 - Sep 2003 Environ
. Oct 1999 - Aug 2002 General Dynamics, Electronic Systems
MISCELLANEOUS
Held a Top Secret Clearance