Amy Lancaster
McGregor, TX *****
Cell: 254-***-****
abi8qo@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Skilled Executive Assistant /Office Manager with extensive experience in
managing a wide variety of projects in supporting the daily operational and
executive level goals. Superior attention to detail, and results-oriented
in supporting complex deadline driven operations; able to identify goals
and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages. Proven track record
of accurately completing research and reporting information within
demanding time-frames. Adept at developing and maintaining administrative
processes that reduce redundancy and improve efficiency in day-to-day
operations. Computer and Internet savvy with proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and Visio.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
August 2009 - Present L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Waco, Texas
Program Support Administrator for the VP of Navy and Federal Programs.
Job responsibilities: 1) Finalize and proof executive briefings for
customers and corporate review; 2) Assist with overhead budget and program
review submissions; 3) Proposal coordinator for major government program
efforts.
Sept 2007 - August 2009 Executive Assistant/Office Administrator, Xiocom
Wireless, Inc., Duluth, Georgia
Executive Assistant/Office Administrator to the Chief Executive Officer and
President of a wireless broadband Internet company.
Job responsibilities: 1) Coordinated business activities and acted as
executive liaison; 2) Coordinated extensive domestic and international
travel arrangements; 3) Supported internal activities including the
recruiting program and company sponsored activities; 4) Composed, edited,
and proofed correspondence and memos; 5) Managed "always changing"
calendars and schedules; 6) Prepared quarterly board material and managed
all aspects of board meetings, which were located in cities throughout the
world (Amsterdam, London, and Cape Town); 7) Extensive market research of
competitors and program partners.
Jan. 1998 - June 2007 Executive Assistant, L-3 Communications Integrated
Systems, Waco, Texas
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Federal Programs/Site
Executive for the Integrated Systems Segment - Waco Division for L3
Communications, which is an aircraft modification company providing
upgrades and installations on aircraft for both the United States military
and private heads-of-states.
Job responsibilities: 1) Managed multi-million dollar overhead budget for
the site executive office; 2) Provided support to the site executive and
other senior directors; 3) Managed protocol and conferences for the site
executive; 4) Coordinated travel for both domestic and international trips,
to include detailed itineraries; 5) Calendar and conference room
management; 6) Day-to-Day interface with senior-level executives within L-
3 as well as outside customers; 7) Management of confidential material
(i.e. salary, bonus, human resource related issues); and 8) Planned and
managed special projects/events for the Waco Site (i.e. Company Store,
Waco Tribute to Excellence Banquet, Holiday Party, Family Day).
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Amy Lancaster Resume
Only administrator in the $4 billion L-3 Communications - Integrated
Systems Group to receive a Tribute to Excellence Award for exceptional
contributions to the Waco Division of Integrated Systems. Effective
project leader on major events for the Waco Division resulting in highly
professional events at low costs.
June 2000 - June 2007 Treasurer/Event Manager, Crawford Community
Center, Crawford, Texas
Treasurer/Event Manager/Secretary (volunteer position) for the Crawford
Community Center. Responsibilities included: treasurer/bookkeeper for the
center; prepared monthly/annual financial reports; was responsible for all
bookings and rentals; and coordinated the annual meeting.
July 1997 - Jan. 1998 Office Manager/Executive Assistant, Ozark Aircraft
Systems, Inc., Rogers, Arkansas
Office Manager and Executive Assistant responsible for managing financial
and administrative tasks for the organization.
Developed budgets and tracked on a daily basis all expenditures and
employee hours to ensure budgets and program EACs were either met or under
run. Prepared monthly financial statements. Managed all Accounts
Payable/Receivables. Coordinated all executives' schedules and travel
arrangements.
July 1995 - June 1997 Senior Engineering Aide, Raytheon E-Systems, Waco
Operations, Waco, Texas
Senior Engineering Aide, on a classified U.S. Navy program. Organized and
produced (desktop publishing) for all flight manuals for the program.
Created flight test plans and prepared visual presentations/minutes for
program reviews. Served as the proposal coordinator for all Navy proposals
and provided administrative support for program employees.
Oct. 1994 - June 1995 Senior Secretary, Lone Star Company, Waco, Texas
Senior Secretary for the Waco office of Lone Star Gas Company. Prepared
all outgoing correspondence for the company. Provided general secretarial
duties for staff of 500+ personnel.
Dec. 1988 - Sept. 1994 Department Secretary, Raytheon (formerly CTAS),
Waco, Texas
Department Secretary for Navy program office responsible for all
administrative/secretarial duties for department of 50+ personnel.
Provided administrative and budget management for the department. Prepared
proposal submission material for multiple government contracts.
Coordinated all arrangements for conferences/meetings with customers both
at the Waco site and at customer locations.
EDUCATION/ and CERTIFICATIONS:
Northwood University, Cedar Hill, Texas - Bachelors Degree - Business
Management, 2003 w/Honors
McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas - Assoc. Degree - Information
Processing - Medical Field, 1997 w/Honors
Crawford High School, Crawford, Texas - High School Diploma, 1985 w/Honors
Top Secret Clearance (currently not active)
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS:
- 2003 L3 Tribute to Excellence Winner - Executive Choice Award
- 2002 L3 Tribute to Excellence Finalist - Employee Spirit/Morale Category