Yolanda D. Raybon
***** ******* *****, ***** *****, IL 60429-2449 ?
********@*********.*** ? 708-***-****
Objective: To contribute to an organization that can use my extensive
background related to administrative support, office management,
supervisory management, computer operations and accounting skills.
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - 1982 - Bachelors of Arts Degree
Studied Psychology and Business Administration Courses
Computer Skills and Training
Windows Outlook & Productivity ? Windows XP and Vista ? Microsoft
Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access Accounting) ?
Project Management Fundamentals Project Management Foundations ? Project
Management Leadership ? Internet Proficiency ? Invoice Processing
Career Achievements
. Lead in coordinating and training of seven new hires of administrative
assistants. Organized meetings of inter-office secretarial /
administrative assistant pool throughout corporate offices to facilitate
sharing of ideas and common concerns.
. Developed a vendor-client database consisting of over five thousand
companies in MS Access.
. Commended for supporting top executives visiting from the CNA Field
Offices with preparation of meeting agenda documents, diverse meeting
materials and providing lunches at a moment's notice.
. Directed the seamless relocation of the CNA Infrastructure Technology
department from one floor to another, requiring close contact with the IT
telephone staff and computer installation support team to set up a large
number of workstations and telephones within a rapid timeframe.
Work Experience
CNA Insurance, Chicago, IL 05/1998 - 06/2009
Office Manager, (2003-2009) Efficiently handled a wide variety of
office operations and secretarial functions which include supervise
clerical staff, assign and monitor clerical functions, coached and
trained of new hires, monitored office efficiency, performed accounts
receivable and payable, vendor management, client billing and reports,
maintained office equipment and supply maintenance and was the liaison
or point of contact for all office/facilities issues.
Sr. Executive Assistant, (1998 - 2003): Provide exceptional executive
administrative support to the corporate level executive of
Infrastructure Technology Services at CNA Insurance. Arrange high-
profile meetings and events for four executives and their business
partners. Organize office and design systems to maximize operations.
Arrange and maintain sensitive documents in compliance with security
procedures. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously,
and follow through on issues in a timely manner. Responsible for high
volume calendar management, appointment scheduling, screen email,
screen and direct phone calls, prepare correspondence and meeting
agendas, provide travel coordination-both domestic and international,
generate and process expense reports, process invoices, vendor
contract and handle special projects.
Computer Sciences Corp, Chicago, IL 04/1997 - 05/1998
Executive Assistant: Provide executive support to the Vice President of
Infrastructure Operations and his direct reports by utilizing a variety of
administrative tasks including calendar maintenance, schedule meetings and
appointments, travel coordination, prepare presentations, invoices,
financial reports, expense reports and other documents using Microsoft
Word, Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint. Worked onsite at CNA Insurance
and was later transitioned from Computer Science to CNA IT Organization.
Technical Skills and Experience
Provide dedicated support to one Coordinate business travel.
or more professionals. Manage Prepare, complete and submit
calendars and assist in time expenses reports.
management for the executive
Track charges/ maintain Review General Ledger and Reports
departmental budgets.
Arrange Meetings and Meeting Invoice processing. Develop and
facilities between VP and / or maintain spreadsheets, databases
Director. Screen email and phone and reports.
calls for the executive.
Prepare Meeting Minutes and Manage office supplies and
agendas. Type correspondence and equipment.
memos. Preparation of Manage office to make sure it is
presentations. Manages projects clean.
Supervised other administrative
assistants.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office Computer Applications (Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint & Quicken)
. PeopleSoft, Crystal Reports and Project 2003
. Proficient in the operation and troubleshooting of office equipment
including fax machines, copiers and multifunctional printers.
. Typing speed 65 wpm. Data Entry: 10,000 kpm