Sherry Drake
***************@***.***
San Francisco, CA
94103
Professional Objective
I am currently seeking a position that will enable me to utilize my skills,
education, and experience. I am an accomplished professional with a proven
track record of achieving consistently high performance and results. If you
want someone who is a problem solver, has excellent interpersonal skills,
and the drive and passion to work to meet the needs of the organization as
a whole, then I am ready to step into that position.
Summary of Professional Skills
More than ten years of increasing responsibility in the area of office
management involving organization, problem solving, finances, and client
relations. Initiated and organized administrative procedures used in
office; directed services such as maintenance, supplies, mail, aided
executives by coordinating office services, travel needs, expense reports;
requisitioned supplies; coordinated preparation of monthly and weekly
reports. Assisted and supported executive management teams with travel,
schedules, meetings, and other tasks.
Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to communicate and build partnerships with all levels of
management; Ability to anticipate needs, issues and to manage last minute
changes; Proficient computer skills; Ability to prioritize and handle
multiple tasks and deadlines; time management skills; High degree of
professionalism and confidentiality; A demonstrated team player; Ability to
handle confidential and sensitive information.
Professional Experience
Vickers Consulting Services, Katy, Texas- 2007-Present (contract work)
Composed grant narratives for Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program. Have successfully helped fire departments win over $4 million in
federal grant funding.
Moody's Wall Street Analytics, South San Francisco, CA- 6/2001-3/2009-
Office Manager
Duties included-Provided administrative support for the Managing Directors-
Answered main phone lines and screened calls- Managed vendor accounts, and
general office organization;-Worked with multiple members of analyst teams
and coordinated their activities -Maintained calendars and coordinate
conference/meetings, both on- and off-site- Made travel arrangements and
reservations involving multiple locations and individuals -Planned and
Executed office events -Maintained common area, office/kitchen supplies and
equipment -Worked with facilities management -Scheduled deliveries and
sorted mail- Supported office staff of 50 including three senior
executives.
Education
University of Maryland University College; Bachelor of Science- Fire
Science, (minor- Homeland Security (undeclared)
Dean's List 2005-2009; Alpha Sigma Lambda; GPA 3.75