Shell Porter
Rosamond, CA ***60
316-***-**** Cell
abkb27@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Executive Assistant or Human Resources position in a
professional environment.
CAREER SUMMARY
Administrative professional with over 20 years of diverse experience
providing clerical support, office management and HR functions in fast-
paced environments.
QUALIFICATIONS
9/2009 - 1/2010 Innovative Employee Solutions - Contractor General
Atomics Palmdale, CA
HR Assistant II
Provided HR administrative support for the Flight Operations Staffing
Team. Maintained, processed and compiled a variety of confidential and
sensitive electronic and hard copy human resources records, statistics
with complete professional tact and discretion. Responded to general
inquiries and provided routine information to employees, applicants and
other authorized parties and/or agencies. Updated and maintained HRIS
including applicant tracking systems. Assisted candidates in completion
of application and other paperwork before and after interview process.
Processed new hire paperwork, conducted new hire orientation, change of
status forms, I9's and various other forms of documentation.
Coordinated background and records verification for applicants, arrange
drug tests and prepared offer letters. Supported three recruiters in a
staffing and recruiting environment. Responsible for posting
requisitions, pulling resumes for hiring managers to review, scheduling
interviews and obtaining reports and information from Smart Search HR
database. Also responsible for processing applicants travel
accommodations and expense reports.
8/2007 - 2/2008 AIRCO Group Incorporated
Wichita, KS
Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant
Maintained the Presidents calendar, screening of calls, mail and daily
administrative functions. Responsible for travel, lodging and car rental
arrangements for all employees. Handled all vendors and reviewing and
renewal of all business contracts. Ordered all promotional items for
trade shows and executed all logistics for trade show registrations,
booths and supplies. Ordered all office supplies and items needed for
onsite and offsite meetings. Responsible for all correspondence for
President and Senior Management staff. Executed all mass mailers,
Christmas cards, gifts for clients and staff. Coordinated all quarterly
meetings, Christmas gatherings and strategic planning meetings.
Responsible for data entry and database for Presidents stock brokerage
and personal accounts. Handled all of the Presidents medical
reimbursements and personal items and errands as requested.
9/2006 - 8/2007 ICM, Incorporated
Colwich, KS
Executive Assistant/Supervisor
Provided executive administrative support to the Sr. Vice President of
Engineering and five Directors. Responsibilities included composing
general correspondence, screening incoming calls and emails and taking
messages and maintaining Sr. Vice Presidents calendar. Recorded and
transcribed all staff meeting minutes. Arranged all travel itineraries
including lodging and transportation. Handled all expense reports and
budgeting needs for department. Responsible for ordering supplies for
entire engineering division including monitoring and approving budget.
Participated in weekly planning/communication meeting of Executive
Assistants and Engineering Department Assistants. Responsible for all
logistics for onsite and offsite meetings. Worked with Sr. Vice
President on quarterly bonus reviews, bonus spreadsheets information and
required HR forms. Supervised, hired, coached and mentored 12
administrative assistants. Responsible for handling all hiring needs for
the engineering division.
5/2004 - 7/2006 LSI Logic/Engenio Storage Group
Wichita, KS
Administrative Assistant 4/Benefits Administrator
Assisted the Benefits Manager as a benefit administrator/administrative
assistant. Responsible for processing paperwork for all new hires and
employees requests for changing, deleting or adding health care
benefits. Helped facilitate Open Enrollment and assisted employees with
their inquiries during this process. Processed I-9 paperwork and
supporting documentation. Traveled to California to introduce new health
and wellness program by conducting initial roll out to our employees and
providing feedback for other locations. Demonstrated professional
administrative/customer service support services for the HR Director and
Human Resources Department. Responsible for all travel arrangements,
calendar scheduling, correspondence and mail for the HR Manager and
staff. Coordinated monthly training courses, calendar and catering
needs. Organized all logistics for off-site meetings, retreats and team
building events. Responsible for recording department meetings minutes
including transcription and distribution. Conducted new hire orientation
for onsite and remote employees. Processed all new hire paperwork and
data entry into HR database utilizing Oracle and SAP applications.
Completed all check request and expense reports for department. Tracked
all employee-training records through Microsoft Access database and
Excel spreadsheets. Assisted employees with benefit questions, forms,
and general information. Responsible for reconciling all credit card
statements and department expenses. Provided all administrative support
for HR Manager and department.
11/2003 - 5/2004 Arnold Group Employment Agency
Wichita, KS
Administrative Assistant - Contractor position at LSI Logic Inc.
Demonstrated professional administrative/customer service support
services for the HR Manager and Human Resources Department. Responsible
for all of the tasks as described above with the addition of
coordinating monthly training courses for the entire organization and
preparing the training calendar. Organized all off-site meetings,
retreats and team building events. Assisted with supervising and
monitoring the workload of the part-time administrative assistant
position. This position was offered to me permanently as stated above.
10/2000 - 8/2001 Kansas Credit Union Association
Wichita, KS
Executive Assistant/HR Manager/Supervisor
Provided executive secretarial services, confidential support while
controlling, and managing administrative functions for the President and
senior management team. Coordinated meetings and made travel
arrangements for the president and other members of management team.
Maintained Presidents calendar and screened incoming calls, mail and
correspondence. Assisted President in aspects related to the Board of
Directors and Committees, including communications, agendas, and
reports. Responsible for taking and maintenance of minutes and meeting
arrangements. Organized and maintained filing systems and databases for
the organization, including legal and permanent files. Collected and
prepared information for the President's use in discussions and meetings
with credit union managers, employees and outside individuals.
Administered the organizations benefit program such as insurance, 401k,
flex plan, vacation and other benefits. Maintained benefits records and
documents necessary for implementing coverage and served as liaison with
suppliers of benefits programs. Prepared paperwork for new hires,
conducted interviews, orientation, and checked references. Responsible
for supervising the administrative assistant and meeting planner
positions. Assigned and delegated office work including mail,
duplicating projects, filing, word processing and receptionist duties.
Managed the hiring, training and coverage of these positions when
needed.
7/1997 - 7/2000 1st Pacific Credit Union
Vallejo, CA
Executive Assistant
Performed administrative duties for the CEO/President, four Vice
Presidents, the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Committee.
Maintained President's calendar along with scheduling and coordinating
all meetings and appointments. Handled all member complaints that came
to the President's attention and ensured a timely response. Responsible
for screening all calls to the President and handling them accordingly.
Responsible for recording all meeting minutes, transcription and
distribution. Completely coordinated the annual Strategic Planning
Conference, including accommodations, meals, meeting rooms, and special
activities/events. Handled all credit union travel arrangements and
conference/seminar attendance. Tracked all Visa corporate expenses and
travel vouchers for President and Board of Directors. Obtained
information and reports for monthly board packets and assembled the
packets, including updates to the agenda and personnel report.
Responsible for organizing the board meetings with refreshments and any
necessary documentation. Worked independently on the Business Plan and
distributed updates periodically throughout the year to management and
Board of Directors. In addition to working for the CEO/President,
interacted with Vice Presidents and Board of Directors. Responsible for
handling any of their administrative needs. Primary back up for the
Human Resource Administrator.
8/1994 - 5/1997 Riverside Community Foundation
Riverside, CA
Executive Assistant
Performed a variety of administrative duties involving maintaining
records, processing documents, and complying regular and special
reports. Developed procedures for office operation and assisted with
communications and public relations materials. Handled proofreading and
layout tasks. Prepared minutes from all board meetings and organized all
board packets to include agendas and special reports. Scheduled
appointments, travel plans, and seminars. Also responsible for hiring,
training and managing office personnel.
8/1983 - 5/1994 PaineWebber Inc.
Riverside, CA
Senior Sales Assistant/Wire Operator
Handled all aspects of brokerage firm functions for five top Investment
Executives. Dealt directly with clients tracking problems and
rectifying errors. Scheduled, organized, and worked seminars for
Investment Executives. Managed all administrative problems, mass
mailers, opened new accounts and prepared all necessary paperwork.
Processed account transfers, tax shelters, mutual funds, limited
partnerships, IRA accounts, pensions, custodians, and trust accounts.
Responsible for transmitting and receiving all orders and messages
through the wire. Distributed research data, and kept in constant
contact with the New York Stock Exchange, The Chicago Board of Trade,
Over the Counter Trading, Mutual Fund Department and other trading
locations. Trained for back-up Cashiering and Assistant Operations
Manager. Established and maintained a very professional, trustworthy,
and personable relationship between co-workers, clients and myself.
EDUCATION
Rubidoux High School
Riverside City College
California School of Court Reporting
SKILLS
25 years of administrative/business experience.
Type 85 WPM
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience with most office machinery.
Proficient with Windows XP, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express.
Familiar with Microsoft Access.
Familiar with Smart Search, SAP and Oracle applications in HR database
capacity.
Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, filing, telephone
techniques.
Excellent English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Assisted with organizing and planning annual meetings and chamber
mixers.
Human Resources Administrative & Benefit skills.
Extremely professional and people oriented.
Member of Executive Women International 2004
Member of SHRM 2006
References submitted upon request.