Elizabeth A. Watson

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Tampa, Florida 33604

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To develop a successful career position as a member of

an administrative team where my skills and experience can be utilized and

fully expanded.

EDUCATION: General Education Degree, Switzerland County High School, Vevay

Indiana

City College of Chicago, 12 Semester Hours (Business Management)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

2009 - Present: Administrative Specialist, Tampa Port Authority

Assist department director in the administration of the Tampa Port

Authority Security Operation's Department with additional responsibility of

executive support for the Tampa Bay Harbor Safety & Security Committee.

(TBHSSC)

Major Responsibilities Include:

. Assist and advise management staff in administration of Operation's

Department. Directing and

executing administrative and support functions.

o Draft memorandums and other documents for approval and signature by

management staff.

o Schedule and coordinate meetings, special events and training

including registration and funding. Also, preparation of agendas and

supporting documents. Recording and transcription of minutes.

o Review applications, schedule interviews, verify previous employment

and employment eligibility and arrange scheduling of orientation

and/or training for all new hires. Monitor accumulated benefits and

request for various forms of leave. Coordinate background checks,

license checks and pre and post employment physicals. Maintain

personnel files, including payroll deductions and selected benefits.

o Perform all tasks associated with administration of the Operation's

Department to include payroll submission, travel preparations and

reimbursement, procurement, and personnel actions.

o Schedule facilities requests and related services and coordinate

conference room and training room schedule.

o Monitor and review operating budget expenditures. Compile data and

prepare various statistical and financial reports to assist in the

preparation of the department budget.

. Maintain calendar for Director and Manager.

o Schedule and coordinate meetings.

o Coordinate travel for department head.

. Respond to telephone and written inquiries from the public and other

County offices.

2002 - 2009: Sr. Administrative Specialist, Hillsborough County BOCC,

Emergency Dispatch Center

Assist department director in the administration of the Hillsborough County

Emergency Dispatch Center with additional responsibility of executive

support for the Emergency Medical Planning Council (EMPC) which is

responsible for overseeing the Emergency Medical Transportation Ordinance,

06-9 which regulates medical transportation in Hillsborough County.

Major Responsibilities Include:

. Assist and advise management staff in administration of Emergency

Dispatch. Direct and

execute administrative and support functions. Draft

memorandums and other documents for

approval and signature by management staff.

o Schedule and coordinate meetings, special events and training

including registration and funding. Also, preparation of agendas and

supporting documents. Recording and transcription of minutes.

o Review applications, schedule interviews, verify previous employment

and employment eligibility and arrange scheduling of orientation

and/or training for all new hires. Monitor accumulated benefits and

request for various forms of leave. Coordinate background checks,

license checks and pre and post employment physicals. Maintain

personnel files, including payroll deductions and selected benefits.

o Perform all tasks associated with administration of the EDC to include

payroll, travel, procurement, personnel actions and performance

reviews necessary to maintain a staff of thirty-three (33). Guides and

coordinates work of lower level clerical staff.

o Monitor and review operating budget expenditures. Compiling data and

preparing various statistical and financial reports to assist in the

preparation of the department budget.

. Maintain calendar for Director and Manager.

o Schedule and coordinate meetings.

o Coordinate travel and prepare associated documents necessary for

funding and reimbursement.

. Respond to telephone and written inquiries from the public and other

County offices, County

Administrator and Board of County Commissioners. Prepare

written response to citizens and other

departments. Prepare agenda items and draft responses for

administrative referrals and assignments

from the County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners.

. Served as department representative for internal and external

customers, including Hillsborough County citizens. Represented the

department in meetings and conferences in meetings.

. Served as department liaison with Human Resources, Budget and

Management, Civil Service, and Procurement Departments.

. Provided logistical and administrative support to the Emergency Medical

Planning Council (EMPC) assigned by the Board of County Commissioners.

This included maintaining a membership of twenty (28) and coordinating

renewal of nine (9) bi-annual Certificates of Public Convenience and

Necessity. Worked with IT Department to establish and maintain EMPC

website and Emergency Dispatch Center website.

hillsboroughcounty.org/empc.

1990-2002: Office Administrator, Donald F. Temple, M.D., Tampa Florida

Major Responsibilities:

. Maintain physician's calendar

. Schedule and coordinate meetings and special events

. Register patients, collect co-pays, reconcile daily credit card

transactions.

. Assist with projects and presentations

. Compose memos and correspondence for signature

. Transcription of office notes, meetings and conference notes

. Assist with triage, vitals, suture removal, dressing changes

. Schedule annual training for physician and nursing staff

. Responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable

. Medical Records Custodian

. Coding and Billing of Claims

. Scheduled Surgery, Pre-Op Testing and Diagnostic Testing

. Insurance Verification and Authorization

. Supervision of lower level staff (3)

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request

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