SHIRLEY "RENE" SEWELL
Kyle, Texas 78640
Cell: 512-***-****
********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: A challenging position as an administrative assistant at a
growth-oriented firm, which will allow me to both further utilize my
skills and acquire new abilities.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
> Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral.
> Highly Organized with great attention to detail and punctuality.
> Exceptional ability to Multi-task in a fast paced environment.
> Exceptional Problem Solving and analytical skills.
> Knowledge of current Computer Programs. (Excel, Word, Outlook Power
Point, Lawson, Peachtree, Sharepoint, hirebridge).
> Experience in Intuitional Review Board process and procedures (IRB)
> Certified IRB Manager
> Management Experience.
> Client Relations Experience.
> Human Resources Experience.
WORK HISTORY:
IRB Coordinator/Depart. Assist. Sr. Brackenridge Hospital Austin,
TX 2007-2009
Provided high-level administrative support for clinical research, preparing
statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical
functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging
conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Trained and supervised lower-
level clerical staff.
> Managed and maintained executives' schedules.
> Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and
other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or
presentation software.
> Read and analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports to
determine their significance and plan their distribution.
> Filed and retrieved all Research Protocol documents, records, and
reports.
> Greeted visitors and address their needs, assisting them in obtaining
access to specific individuals or documents.
> Prepared correspondences containing results of Institutional Review
Board.
> Performed general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining
records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
> Prepared agendas and make arrangements for committee, board, and
other meetings.
> Compiled data, and prepared papers for consideration and presentation
by executives, committees and boards of directors.
> Attended meetings to record minutes, compiled, transcribed, and
distributed minutes of meetings.
> Coordinated and directed office services, such as records and budget
preparation, personnel, in order to aid executives.
> Met with individuals, special interest groups and others on behalf of
executives, committees and board members and Chairs.
> Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures for
offices or organizations.
> Supervised and trained other clerical staff.
> Reviewed operating practices and procedures to determine whether
improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting
procedures, or expenditures.
> Interpreted administrative and operating policies and procedures
for employees.
Human Resources Assistant: South Austin Hospital Austin, TX
2004 - 2006
Provided administrative support for Human Resources staff and Nursing
staff, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and
performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving
visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.
> Managed all records to ensure hospitals compliance with HIPPA/all
regulations.
> Facilitated the end-to-end process for all newly hired employees.
> Maintained all reporting for compliance and various staff reporting
needs.
> Provided full employee benefit support (tuition refunds, FMLA, LOA,
check cashing, etc.).
> Successfully manage workload, and assist Directors/Staff with other
needs.
> Managed various office needs (badges, supplies, petty cash, phone
system).
> Responded to employee questions and routed all special needs and
interest.
Service Release Coordinator: Temple Inland
Austin, TX 2002 - 2004
> Conducted audit review of all investor loans
> Generated daily/weekly reports to ensure accurate loan records.
> Filed and tracked escrow claims through to payment for new investors.
> Resolved claim requests against GRL including tax discrepancies in a
timely manner.
Operations Manager: Smith Protective Services Austin,
TX 2000 - 2002
> Managed 142 employees across (AP, AR, Guards, Training, Payroll, and
Scheduli
> Successfully deescalate client and employee issues and resolve daily
needs and schedules.
> Scheduled branch services for a portfolio of 500 vendors.
> Provided Branch Mgr. support with daily duties and controlled all
security items for the branch. (Keys, Credit Cards, Trucks and
Weapons).
EDUCATION:
Austin Business College-Associate of Applied Science in Office Technology
and Administration