Administrative Assistant Manager
Resume:
Leslie DeJes s Mars n
Washington, DC 20020
********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Skillful and dedicated administrative professional with extensive
experience in the coordination, planning, and support of daily operational
and administrative functions.
. Demonstrates a capacity to provide comprehensive support for
executive-level staff including scheduling meetings, coordinating
travel, and effectively managing all essential tasks.
. Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and
procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and
efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.
. Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex,
deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities
and resolve issues in initial stages.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office System, Microsoft Windows
operating system, and Mac operating system; type 45 wpm with
complete accuracy.
Skills
. Bi-lingual Spanish
. Public Speaking
. Speech Writing
. Desktop Publishing
. Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational
status.
. Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
. Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
. Proven ability to work in unison with support staff and executive
level management.
. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure,
and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
. Extensive computer training, including knowledge of multiple business
software packages.
Education
University of the District of Columbia attended 2003-2008
Political Science with a concentration in Business Technology and
Entrepreneurship
CPR Trained & Certified, 2008 American Red Cross Association, Washington,
DC
AHEC Trained, 2009 Spanish Interpreter in Health & Community Settings
Memberships
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Toastmasters International Member, Competent Communicator
International Medical Interpreters Association, Trained Interpreter
American Red Cross, CPR Trained
Trained QPR Gatekeeper, Suicide Prevention
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Professional Experience
Interages, Wheaton MD 2010 -
Present
Interages creates a more age-integrated community by promoting improved
communication, understanding, and quality of life for older adults and
youth. Interages serves the community by championing mutually beneficial
volunteer opportunities for older adults and youth to interact and learn
from one another while fostering respect between generations and
appreciation of diversity.
Executive Administrator (PT)
Manages the administrative functions of the office for staff and
volunteers, coordinates and assist with the development of organization
publications (Newsletters, Annual Reports, Brochures, etc.) along with
managing the donation database for all fundraising efforts. Serves as the
website administrator and also manages the digital communication of the
organization via social media sites.
Howard University Hospital, Washington DC 2009 -
2010
A private, nonprofit institution HUH is the nation's only teaching hospital
located on the campus of a historically Black university. It offers medical
students a superior learning environment and opportunities to observe or
participate in ground-breaking clinical and research work with
professionals who are changing the face of health care.
Spanish Interpreter/Case Manager (PT)
Interact internally with patients and physicians by interpreting medical
information/instructions for patients HUH providers, hospital staff and
general public. Dialogue with family members of patients, community
agencies and the general public. Mediate between patients, Patient
Relations, health care providers and other departments. Assist in the
development of programs ensuring patient satisfaction.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Washington DC
2000 - 2009
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a full-service law firm with market-
leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and
technology sectors. With a presence in the world's major financial and
technology centers, the firm provides counsel to clients on all aspects of
global business and litigation.
Legal Secretary/Administrative Officer 2008-
2009
Served as an Administrative Assistant for a partner and counsel, along
with supporting the Litigation practice group for projects that included
research, pleadings and direct all administrative and project support
efforts.
Professional Development Assistant 2006-
2008
Provided administrative and coordinator support for the DC office and
served as its liaison to the Virginia State Bar Mandatory Continuing
Legal Education Board (VA MCLE) in applying for and seeking MCLE approval
for all firm developed in-house, external MCLE programs and seminars.
Legal Secretary/Administrative Officer 2003-
2006
Served in administrative support role to professional development
partner, together we designed and implemented various in-depth
professional development programs for lateral hires and new associates.
Records Clerk 2000-
2003
Provided administrative support along with record keeping of client files
in the DC and VA offices.
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Volunteer Experience
DC Public School - M.C. Terrell/McGogney Elementary School
Served as a bi-lingual teacher (Spanish/English) for the fall semester
of 2010; I worked with children from kindergarten to third-grade on
learning the basics of the Spanish language. I developed lesson plans
and coordinated class schedules amongst the various age groups.
St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church Loaves & Fishes (DC)
2008 - 2009
Served a general volunteer in the soup kitchen on a monthly basis and
assisted the head chef on occasion with final preparations of meals for
guests.
Damien Ministries (DC) 2008-2009
Served as a general in-house volunteer whenever needed participated in
headquarters cleaning and maintenance, regularly visiting to restock
and reorganize the pantry for its patrons. On occasion sat in as
receptionist fielding calls and doing other administrative tasks and
duties.
Food & Friends (DC) 2006-2008
Served as a volunteer doing meal bag assembling and on occasion worked
with the delivery team to get the food to their patrons.
Martin Luther King, Jr. - We Feed our People (DC) - Annual
participation since 2005
IONA Senior Services - Meals on Wheels (DC) - Delivery Volunteer 2007 -
2008
Help the Homeless Walk - Annual participation since 2007
Sickle Cell Walk - Annual participation 2001, 2002
American Diabetes Association Walk - Annual participation 2001-2003,
2005
March of Dimes Walk - Annual participation since 2001
CPR Trained & Certified, 2008 American Red Cross Association,
Washington, DC
AHEC Trained, 2009 Spanish Interpreter in Health & Community Settings
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