Karen M. Lawrence
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Reno, Nevada 89523
abkodc@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Executive Assistant position in which my broad base of skills will contribute to the productivity and
success of the business.
WORK HISTORY
Analysts International Corporation
NV Energy
Reno, NV 58911
May 2010 – Current
I T Coordinator
• Basic administrative and secretarial support to the IT Director and his reports (team leads). Coordinate and
schedule appointments, meetings and manage use of conference rooms in dual locations, with necessary
equipment.
• Arrangement of business travel and preparation of expense reports.
• Screening of phone calls, management of incoming and outgoing mail, distribution of mail and payroll.
• Processing of requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
Adept/competent with Windows based programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio as well as People Soft and Labor
Scheduling, and OrgPlus6.
Williams Plant Services, LLC
Entergy Nuclear Northeast Vermont Yankee
Vernon, VT
January 2010 – March 5, 2010
Administrative Assistant
• Generation of reports and spreadsheets for submission to Vermont Yankee for a variety of purposes. For
example: Nuclear fatigue hours tracking and staffing reports in addition to numerous reports generated to
track, trend, and/or project labor hours and budget costs. Preparation of Security Force Performance and
monthly performance indicators.
The Wackenhut Corporation
Entergy Nuclear Northeast Vermont Yankee
Vernon, VT
September 2002 – December 2009
Administrative Assistant
• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, including but not limited to: calculation and
processing of hours worked by employees, verification and audit of payroll reports and registers to ensure
accuracy. Responsible for maintenance of records for paid time off balances (e.g. vacation, sick and personal
time).
• Assist Security personnel with Human Resources issues such as: medical and dental benefits, workman’s
compensation, and short/long term disability claims. Maintenance of Security Force personnel files.
• Responsible for requisition preparation and purchasing of uniforms, equipment, and office supplies.
Management and reconciliation of petty cash account. Management of accounts payable and accounts
receivable processes. Secure travel and financial arrangements for off-site training and Fleet support trips.
• Responsible for accurate and timely billing of labor charges and pass through expenses. Provide support to
Vermont Yankee Management with budget preparation and projections for major evolutions such as outages
and force on force drills.
• Generation of reports and spreadsheets for submission to both Wackenhut and Vermont Yankee for a variety
of purposes. For example: Nuclear fatigue hours tracking and staffing reports in addition to numerous
reports generated to track, trend, and/or project labor hours and budget costs. Preparation of Wackenhut
monthly management report (Security Force Performance) and monthly performance indicators.
• Adept/competent with Windows based programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio as well as People Soft and
Labor Scheduling.
Hunter North Associates, LLC
Spofford, NH
March 2000 – August 2002
Office Manager/Human Resources Administrator
• Human Resources Administrator for a Company of approximately 100 employees. Maintenance of all
employee records. Management of employee health insurance benefits and 401K plan. Assist employees
with human resources issues. Assistance with: Payroll, marketing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Maintenance of office supplies and equipment.
C & S Wholesale Grocers
Brattleboro, VT
November 1999 – March 2000
Buyers Assistant
• Performance of a variety of administrative duties, including data entry, spread sheets, communication with
Vendors and Brokers regarding orders, shipments and deliveries of product. Preparation of industry specific
documents in accordance with company specifications.
EDUCATION
• American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL – Online Courses
Pursuing degree, returning to classes 01/11 – Associates of Arts Business Administration with a concentration in
Health Care.
• Vogue Beauty College
Idaho Falls, ID
January 1995 – January 1996 Licensed Cosmetologist
• Eastern Idaho Vocational Technical School
Idaho Falls, ID
September 1985 - May 1986 Certified Dental Assistant
• Bonneville High School
Idaho Falls, ID
May 1984