Administrative Assistant Human Resources
Resume:
LEIKO JOAN KOBATA
LONG BEACH, CA 90807
562-***-**** ©/E Mail: **********@*******.***
EXPERIENCE:
November 2007 toDAS CONCEPTS, INC.
Present Interior Design Consultancy specializing in Hospitality (Hotel) projects worldwide.
Long Beach, CA
Office Administrator/Administrative Assistant
Provide administrative support to two (2) Principals and a staff of 10 employees. Assisted in setting
up new office both in Long Beach and New York facilitating computer acquisitions, phone systems,
copier machines, furniture, office supplies, payoll services, etc. Maintains accounts receivable and
payable utilizing Quickbooks 2008, developing cash flow charts and establishing business files as
needed for both offices as well as for newly acquired projects. Maintains benefits files, personnel
files, and all other documentation as needed for both offices. Developed personnel policies for
employee handbook for Principal’s approval. Assists in public relation/marketing efforts as needed.
Makes travel arrangements for staff and processes travel reimbursable and office reimbursable
expenses.
CHHADA SIEMBIEDA REMEDIOS INC.
January 1992
to May, 2007 Interior Design Consultancy specializing in Hospitality
Long Beach, CA
Office Administrator/Administrative Assistant Provided administrative support to two (2)
Principals and a design staff of thirty (30). Maintained office operation in assisting the Principals in
dealing with administrative functions on a day to day basis in the operation of an interior design
consultancy specializing in 4 & 5 star properties throughout the world. Maintained all personnel
records, investigates and facilitates the benefits programs for staff (including the administration of the
firm’s profit sharing plan), maintained the account payables and receivables as well updates the
ledgering process utilizing Quickbooks 2001& 2007 in addition to following up on collection of fees as
needed. Submitted payroll to their payroll service, consults and assists in facilitating insurance
coverage for the firm with relation to Errors & Omissions Insurance, General Liability & Workers’
Compensation as well as interfacing company’s attorney and accountants. Assisted in the
preparation, for submission, of proposals in response to the Request for Proposals as stipulated by
various developers, private owners, operators and/or architects. Job duties also included hiring staff,
providing input for staff performance appraisals, providing salary increase as well as bonus
recommendations based upon performance of work. Apart from normal secretarial functions, this
position also interfaced with international clientele, supervised staff and assisted in any other matters
as required as well as overseeing the entire workings of the office to assure smooth operation.
ROYAL APPRAISAL
December 1990
to January 1992 Property Appraisal for Home Purchases
Bellflower, CA
Office Manager Responsible for typing of narratives and appraisals for single family,
condominiums/PUD’S, two to four and multiunits. Also responsible for office operation, e.g.
responding to customer questions/needs, researching files and maintaining general office operation.
Leiko Joan Kobata
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LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
June 1989
to March 1990 Major Medical Center/Healthcare
Long Beach, CA
Executive Secretary Provided secretarial support to the Director of Human Resources as well as
providing support to six (6) other staff members in the Human Resources Department. Duties
included typing correspondence related to personnel issues, transcription from transcriber,
maintaining appointment calendars, dealing with correspondence of a confidential nature and all
other duties as assigned.
EARTH TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
March, 1984
to April 1988 Environmental Engineering Firm
Long Beach, CA
Executive Secretary Provided administrative and secretarial support to the Vice President/Director
of Technical Resources and later to the President of the Western Division. Composed and typed
personnel and business correspondence, made travel arrangements and maintained daily
appointment schedules. Organized and scheduled professional development seminars. Assisted
with technical personnel recruiting and coordinated immigration processing for current employees.
SILVERADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
April 1977
to March 1984 Non Profit Church Organization
Long Beach, CA
Executive Secretary Published a monthly church newsletter and weekly church service bulletin for
both English and Samoan speaking congregations. Duties included answering phones, running
mimeograph, stencil cutting and xerox machines. Maintained the church bookkeeping and payroll,
took dictation and handled personal and business correspondence for the minister of the church and
in addition, supervised volunteers.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT DOMINGUEZ HILLS
March 1972
to June 1974 Educational Facility
Dominguez Hills, CA
Clerical Assistant IIB/Stenographer Provided secretarial support to the Assistant Dean of
Students. Duties included taking dictation, typing, setting up meetings and answering phones.
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
December 1967
to February 1972 Commercial Passenger Airline
Los Angeles, CA
Flight Attendant Responsible for all aspects of passenger needs. Primary flights were
transcontinental trips.
SECRETARIAL CAPABILTIES AND SKILLS Experienced in Windows XP/200, Microsoft Office 2007, Excel, Quickbooks,
Word Perfect, Pagemaker, Multimate Advantage II, Lotus 1 2 3, Dbase II and Displaywrite 36 software; IBM PC, Memorywriters,
Telecopy, Telex, & Transcriber Machines, Fax Machine and E Mail. Typing Speed 90 100 wpm/Shorthand Speed 90 100 wpm.
EDUCATION: September 1965 to June 1967 – Attended Long Beach City College with three (3) units shy of Associates
Degree.
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.
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