Catherine (Cathy) A. Daniels

**** ********** ***** **** * Houston, Texas 77084 t 713-***-**** t ac0ivd@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Executive Assistant position where professionalism, previous experience and strong organizational skills will benefit an expanding organization.

SUMMARY

ADMINISTRATIVE/SECRETARIAL – extensive experience in the oil and gas, manufacturing and petrochemical industries with skills including:

Exceptional planning and organizational skills – Able to manage a variety of simultaneous assignments and prioritize them accordingly.

Excellent interpersonal talents – Professionalism and a positive attitude; able to work with wide range of personnel, personalities.

Proven office management experience on executive calendar maintenance, electronic payroll and travel expense record keeping, Proficient on MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Calendar Creator; familiar with MS Access, WordPerfect, Lotus Notes, Q&A database.

Participation in hiring/interviewing/training for clerical personnel in executive offices.

Certified Professional Secretary certification earned in 1993; obtained while working full time.

EXPERIENCE

01/02 to present

TECHNIP USA, (GENESIS O&G) Houston, Texas

06/13 -

Sr. Administrative Assistant / Project Coordinator

Provide administrative support to Genesis Project Manager for BP Atlantis Engineering, and BP Thunder Horse.

Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries; process electronic expense statements; assist in preparation of presentations; assist with office space issues and employee moves (including setting up offices for new hires and procurement of lap tops for clients); plan and organize project social functions and team building events; assist with meeting room reservations and arrangements, including venue and catering; maintain vacation schedule; edit and proofread documents for content and style; handle I.T. issues as they arise; and maintain office supply inventory.

02/12 to 06/13

Project Coordinator

Provide administrative support to BP Delivery Manager and BP Lead Engineers on Mad Dog Phase 2 Hull and Mooring Project as follows:

Coordinate extensive international travel arrangements and prepare complex itineraries; assist in preparation of presentations; maintain manager's calendar and schedule in Outlook; prepare and reconcile electronic expense statements (e-expense) and procurement card statements; assist with office space issues and BP employee moves (including setting up offices for new hires and procurement of lap tops); plan and organize project social functions and team building events; assist with meeting room reservations and arrangements including venue and catering; maintain vacation schedule; edit and proofread documents for content and style; and handle I.T. issues as they arise.

09/08 to 01/12

Senior Secretary

Provide secretarial support for BP Delivery Manager and BP Lead Engineers on Atlantis Subsea Project as follows:

Coordinate travel arrangements; assist in preparation of presentations; maintain manager’s calendar; prepare and reconcile manager’s electronic expense report and procurement card statements; assist with office space issues and employee moves; plan and organize project social functions and team building events; assist with meeting room reservations and arrangements, including venue and catering; attend staff meetings and maintain action item list; assist with preparation of letters, faxes, agendas, and minutes of meetings; edit and proofread documents for content and style; handle IT issues as they arise; and provide backup to other project assistants as needed and required.

5/08 – 09/08

COBALT INTERNATIONAL ENERGY, Houston, Texas

Executive Assistant

Administrative support for the Executive Vice President of Operations and Development, Drilling, Procurement, HSSE, and Operations with responsibilities including calendar scheduling; travel arrangements; catering; preparing expense statements; and preparing agendas and presentations.

1/02 – 4/08

TECHNIP USA, Houston, Texas

Senior Secretary

Manage the BP Subsea Delivery Manager’s e-mail by reading, prioritizing, and printing. Note and log action items;

Maintain and update Deliver Manager’s online meeting/activity schedule and calendar;

Control, distribute and file BP confidential files and correspondence. Organize and maintain BP confidential file room;

As Lead Administrative Assistant, supervise and support team project assistants. Cross-train duties as applicable;

Conduct BP new employee orientations;

Attend team meetings, distribute meeting notices, prepare minutes/agendas;

Reconcile and submit manager’s expense reports electronically;

Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements – coordinate health assessments for international travel;

Coordinate project/department social functions;

Order PC hardware and software and set up offices for BP employees and contractors;

Assist with office space issues and employee moves.

6/01 - 1/02

SELF EMPLOYED

MARINER ENERGY INC., Houston, Texas

Project Assistant

Provide administrative support for project team, Sr. Vice President of Operations, Director of Deepwater Projects, and Project Administrator as needed including preparation of project AFEs and material requisitions; coding of invoices and interfacing with vendors on payment status; preparing presentations; attending weekly team meetings and recording minutes.

1990 – 2000

BP AMOCO CORPORATION, Houston, Texas

6/98 – 12/00

Human Resources Staff Assistant

Diverse role as recruiting agent/liaison between corporate recruiting group, campus recruiters and Human Resources, responsible for -contacting/recruiting/hiring engineers on full-time and internship basis.

Involved in pre-employment processing; drug and alcohol testing; preparing and distributing offer and drop letters; coordinating housing and roommate data for interns; coordinating relocation subsidy checks; providing new hire information to benefits center and health services; scheduling and coordinating socials and field trips; applicant tracking; ordering and distributing campus materials and give-a-ways to recruiters; preparing job postings for campuses; verification and reimbursement of travel expenses; new employee activations and processing; explanation of benefits.

Coordination of personal development training for interns; provide current information to advisers for new hires/interns; timely feedback to recruiters on candidate status.

Responsible for administrative details, including updating database; scheduling meetings and career seminars; meeting with apartment locators to coordinate housing arrangements.

12/97 – 6/98

Executive Secretary to Vice President, International Operations;

Planning; Progress Directors; Acquisition & Divestment Directors Houston, Texas

Provide total administrative support to executives, including calendar/agenda scheduling; catering; travel arrangements; typing reports/correspondence.

Management of electronic office that includes regular use of computerized office supply ordering; travel and expense data; billing; catering; payroll; and calendar coordination between executives/personnel.

Daily use of MS Office and other software to produce presentations; transmit/receive secure e-mail; produce and handle security-sensitive company documents and information.

7/94 – 12/97

Executive Assistant to General Manager, Purchasing & Materials Management Services (PMMS)/Progress Director, Houston, Texas

Administrative duties and effective coordination of all meeting logistics including location, catering, transportation, agendas, accommodations; travel arrangements for domestic and international travel.

Actively participated on PMMS Administrative Support Team; assisted in interviewing, selection and conducting training of secretarial staff.

Assisted in Focus Group training to allow smooth transition to new electronic Travel & Expense application.

4/90 – 7/94

Administrative Secretary to Manager, International Materials Management/Senior Administrative Secretary to Manager, Engineering, Houston, Texas

Administrative support and standard duties for Production Technology & Services (PT&S) Engineering group;

Served on 1994 Employee Transportation Task Force;

Coordinated Amoco Career Management classes for 500 PT&S personnel;

Promoted to Senior Administrative Secretary, January 1991.

11/85 – 3/09

TEXAS PETROCHEMICALS CORPORATION, Houston, Texas

Senior Secretary to Marketing Department

Full administrative duties for CEO/Owner, two Vice Presidents, four Marketers; including mail and correspondence; filing; switchboard; travel arrangements; coordination of social events; petty cash; office supplies.

1969 – 1979

Previous Relevant Experience

Secretary/Receptionist/Personnel Assistant positions for a variety of companies.

Focus on personnel functions; payroll/taxation, accounts payable, insurance, interviewing, processing new employees, and office relocations.

EDUCATION

University of Southwestern Louisiana – (54 hours)

Personal Development Courses

Franklin-Covey Time Management

Amoco Performance Management

Amoco Career Management

Increasing Personal Effectiveness

Effective Business Writing

Managerial Techniques for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Working with Difficult People

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