Summary
Over twenty years Executive Assistant experience in high visibility corporate
positions. Known for strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability
to set priorities and meet competing deadlines while maintaining high level of
confidentiality. Key competence includes:
- Facilitate Board of Directors' meetings - Perform CEO administrative
functions
- Organize seminars/meetings for customers - Execute superior
Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills
Professional Experience
ConnellyWorks, Inc., Herndon VA (June 2011 - Present)
Part time Consultant
Coordinate CEO's meetings, travel, and correspondence
Streamline office administration
Ensure pre/post and on-site support for local events
Develop reports for CEO
Systems and Software Consortium, Inc. (SSCI), Reston, VA (March 2002 - May 2011)
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO and Board of Directors
Executive-level administrative support for CEO and Board of Directors.
Managed CEO's calendar, travel schedule, correspondence and expenses.
Implemented the successful conduct of Board of Directors' meetings and activities
which included preparing presentations, catering and logistics for onsite/offsite
meetings, recording Minutes and following up on action items.
Executed confidential and time-sensitive material requiring familiarity with
corporate policy.
Supported General Counsel.
Supervised two employees and also managed the office.
AMS (now CGI), Fairfax, VA (1998 - 2002)
Executive Assistant to Vice President-Global Learning & Development and Vice
President-Employee Relations
Provided executive support (onerous calendar scheduling, domestic and international
travel arrangements, meeting and event management.)
Acted as liaison to U.S. and Europe-based senior managers.
Trained support staff.
American Systems Corporation, Chantilly, VA (1988 - 1997)
Executive Assistant to President/CEO
Immediate "right hand" assistant to President of an engineering firm of 700
employees.
Performed administrative and related duties: heavy appointment scheduling, travel
arrangements, correspondence, preparation of presentations and numerous confidential
projects.
Supported Chairman of the Board and executive staff. Acted as key representative in
President's absence. Position required discretion, sound judgment, tact and poise.
Congressman Dan Burton, Washington, D.C. (1988)
Personal Secretary to Congressman
Executed all secretarial functions including dictation and replying to letters from
constituents.
Scheduled appointments, speaking engagements, receptions and prepared extensive
travel itineraries.
Paid invoices distinguishing between official, personal or campaign expense, and
bank reconciliation.
Associates of Arts Degree-Secretarial Studies, Ball State University, Muncie,
Indiana
Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Member of American Society of Administrative Professionals
References available on request