MONICA SWITZER-LEA, MPA
347-***-**** ************@*****.***
Mid-Level Operations Management
Professional Profile
Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/goals.
High-performing operations-management officer with expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes and measurement systems.
Great track record of delivering optimal results in high-growth environments through initiatives that exceed operational performance targets and measureable outcomes:
Operational improvements - Cost reductions through improved process performance
Comprehensive major gift programs - Risk Management
Quality improvement projects
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning and Leadership
Performance Management
Customer Satisfaction
Process Redesign
Financial Plan Development
Negotiation, Communication, and Persuasion
Professional Experience
Principal Coordinator, Capital One, Mclean VA, May 2016 – March 2017
Executive-level administrative position supporting the VP, and executive level management
Scheduled travel domestic and international
Created expense reports using Capital One systems
Arranged meetings by generating and allocating invitations as directed in addition to reserving meeting rooms. Organized for catering, audio/video and other essential services as needed.
Maintained confidential records and files
Administered calendars for Executives by supporting with their scheduling through assessment of meeting invitations.
Autonomously aided as required.
Set up and helped coordinate large agile meetings with over 150+cap one associates
Helped delegate and monitor information provided by others transmitting the information into performance measures
Initiated onboarding and offboarding for all new as well as exiting employees
Temporary Staffing -Winston Resources February 2014 – May 2016
Development Associate, February 2016 – May 2016
Supported the Office of Development’s comprehensive major gifts program to raise funds for the Mount Sinai Health System
Proofread written materials
Drafted correspondence, and prepared/coordinated in house mailings to managed prospect portfolios
Field and respond to donor, physician, administrators’ phone and email inquiries relating to donation and fund related issues
Diligently worked in conjunction with business partners to assure the accuracy and position descriptions
Assisted with scheduling and coordinating logistics related to donor cultivation and stewardship event
Helped assure all efforts stayed within compliance regulations
Other duties as assigned
Helped coordinate talent by monitoring incoming resumes
Project Specialist February 2014 – November 2015
Managed quality improvement projects requiring data analysis
Developed and review metrics, key performance indicators and other monthly reports
Prepared written reports and disseminate key findings to internal and external audience
Collaborated with leadership to implement and develop strategies
Administrative and operational assistance to the clinical program with Psychiatry
Monitored NIMRS reporting activities/accessed different reporting systems for identifying patient’s
Maintained attendance records, and session pay for MDs
Helped review and updated all position descriptions
Onboarded and Offboarded all associates
Worked with organization partners to ensure all position descriptions were within compliance
Responsible for onboarding and offboarding all employees when needed.
Processed purchase requisitions, accounts payable invoices and other financial transactions as needed for the Associate Director and the Center’s shared resource facilities
Kelly Services (Staffing) January 2004 – May 2006, July 2008 - April 2010, October 2011- July 2013
Executive Coordinator, Exec. Asst., PepsiCo, July 2008 - April 2010, October 2011 – July 2013
High-profile executive-level administrative position supporting the President, VP and executive level management
Meticulously coordinated meetings, appointments, and events
Utilized expertise and sound judgment in handling competing priorities
Ensured seamless travel experience for executives by arranging complex international and domestic travel arrangements and itineraries with commercial travel vendors
Reviewed, prioritized and acted upon all incoming communication for executives including, emails, snail-mail, telephone calls, and internal correspondence
Managed AP/AR, GL, and invoicing for department
Project Admin/Purchasing Assistant, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, January 2004 - May 2006
Assisted maintenance mechanics with day to day operations; including product and parts ordering
Communicated with vendors for pricing and availability of spare parts
Resolved all related issues to parts and miscommunication with vendors and customers
Maintained spreadsheets with critical information containing history of orders
Assisted specialists with implementing programs for pharmaceutical implementation
Submitted payments for invoices
Created a biweekly report for purchasing requests
Kept track of contracts to ensure supplier met all terms and conditions of the contracts
Helped developed capital and operation budgets
Assistant Budget Analyst/Secretary II, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, June 2010 – September 2011
Created a systematic process for monitoring and tracking timelines for million dollar budgets related to the world trade center
Administrative liaison related to purchasing, human resources, facilities and operations
Assisted with investigation, evaluated and resolved administrative problems related to the work unit
Managed the tasks of developing and maintaining accounting spreadsheets in finance function
Ensured compliances with group accounting policies and financial reporting standards
Managed all credentials and contracts for physicians and department
First contact between department and vendor for requisition purposes
Sent monthly notifications when credentials were expiring and helped prepare and submit for reinstatement
Generated weekly reports for purchasing requests and ticketing system
Submitted payments for invoices
Data Manager, Hampton University, Hampton VA, October 2007 – July 2008
Provided full support to the Dean for the School of Science
Originated and prepared documents and spreadsheet for student stipend tracking
Utilized expertise and sound judgment in handling competing priorities
Prepared final copies of internal and external documents
Worked diligently with the Dean in preparing budgets and grant proposals
Reviewed all contracts and grant stipends for students
Managed spreadsheets and databases with information pertaining to academic research
Education
Master of Public Administration, University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Monroe College, Bronx, NY
oInternship – Riker Island (prison) NY