NEWELL B. LUCAS
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Thirteen years of administrative support to directors and managers and
supporting staff. Possess a proven track record of reliability related to
promptness, attendance and a willingness to be flexible. Will bring
professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for being the first
contact to the office - both on the phone and in-person.
. Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
and always ready to assist anyone who needs help, while working in a fast
paced office environment.
. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet strict deadlines, and
handle interruptions effectively.
. Experience with Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint presentations,
Outlook, GroupWise email systems and Kronos time keeping system.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PFIZER, (Formerly Wyeth) Sanford, NC (2002 - 2010) 1992 - 2010
Administrative Associate
. Provide administrative and secretarial support to Director's, Managers
and supporting staff. Specific tasks include word processing, the
monitoring of internal and external documents, and the use of a variety
of computer programs.
. Maintain appointment calendars, coordinate business travel, expense
reports, prepare documents and correspondence, and prepare meeting
agendas, reserve meeting rooms, Arrange luncheons, send email notices for
staff, copying, filing, and updating databases.
. Assist Capital Budget lead in the processing/tracking and closing of
Capital Expenditure Authorization (CEA's).
. Track KPI's for two departments in PBL (Performance Based Leadership)
program and print monthly results.
. Created files/ folders for Engineers as requested.
. Created Project binders as requested.
. Performed back-up support to office Administrative Assistant's as needed.
. Responsible for receiving, sorting, and delivering mail to appropriate
parties in the office.
. Track vacation for two departments.
. Worked with Technical Services, routing validation documents, updating
database, and storing documents.
. Served as a runner for audits.
. Provided daily support to approximately 60 employees; this included
directors, manager and supporting staff.
. Experience with cGMP practices.
PFIZER, (Formerly Wyeth) Sanford, NC
1997 - 2002
Office Assistant/Receptionist
. Efficiently answered and distributed incoming calls, utilizing multi-line
console at reception desk.
. Greeted and directed guests and visitors upon arrival.
. Maintained and updated guest log for all company visitors
. Maintained pleasant and inviting lobby appearance.
. Advise visitors and contractors of plant policies and regulations to
insure cGMP compliance.
. Assist HR on daily basis: faxing benefit information, typing memos,
filing, scheduling conference rooms, ordering supplies, reconciling
invoices, and arranging travel reservations.
. Complete job qualifications and employee update forms. Set up pre-
employment physicals.
. Assist employees with day-to-day HR issues when HR Representative is not
available. Assistance includes joining credit union, making changes with
accounts, checking on insurance bills that have been denied or not paid,
providing forms, assembling new hire packets.
. Performed back-up support to office Administrative Assistant's as needed.
. Received deliveries and ensured proper distribution - such as incoming
mail, packages, flowers, gifts, foods, etc...
. Complete monthly absence and vacation reports and distribute to managers.
. Order food for luncheon meetings and special events.
. Process company store orders bi-monthly.
. Process weekly payroll.
. Assisted in the set-up of the facility site Record Retention Room.
. Perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
PFIZER, (Formerly Wyeth) Sanford, NC
1992 - 1997
Packaging Associate
. Performed duties necessary for the packaging of pharmaceutical products
in accordance with cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines.
. Provided set-up, operations, and maintenance of a wide variety of
pharmaceutical packaging equipment.
. Provided assistance and direction to other associates to protect the
integrity of the manufacturing/packaging process.
. Aided in the equipment and compliance training of other associates.
. Maintained records in compliance with cGMPs and SOPs.
. Verified the check-in and reconciliation of components.
. Held rotating lead position for two years.
. Assisted with initial validation of the facility and implementation of
self-directed work teams.
MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Pinehurst, NC
1991 - 1992
Pharmacy Technician
. Performed patient order entry under the supervision of a Pharmacist
. Distributed and allocated medications for patients.
. Efficient in Medical Terminology
. Selected the proper prescription container
. Created prescription labels
. Took inventory of over-the-counter medications
. Aware of the latest medicines and their availably
. Audited stock inventories.
. Entered patient data into computer
. Answered phones
. Operated pharmacy store window on rotating basis.
EDUCATION
Sandhills Community College, Southern Pines, NC, 1974
Central Carolina Community College 1990
COMPUTER
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
HR tools
Outlook Electronic Mail System
Group Wise Electronic Mail System
Ingenium Training Tracking System
Inquisite Survey Program
ISOtrain Training Tracking System
SAP
References upon Request