Cecelia Burnett
Laurel, MD ***** 301-***-****
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
B.S. Economics, Benedict College, Columbia, S.C.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accomplished administrative professional with 15 years of demonstrated experience in dynamic, organizational and interpersonal skills to enhance company/firm administrative operations. Adept at performing, planning and directing demanding administrative operations and tasks. Team player who consistently meets project deadlines within a fast –paced environment. Dependable, confidential and competent associate to top-level executives. Independent and trusted decision-maker. Outstanding oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and professional levels. Excellent technical skills. Competencies include
Executive-Level Administrative Support
Project Management
Meeting Planning
Schedule Coordination
Travel and Conference Coordination
Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Surescripts, Arlington, VA January 2014 – June 2017
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Provide administrative and business support to the Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Maintain calendar, schedule meetings and conference calls for CMO
Provide travel planning
Prepare all travel-related expense reports and reimbursement requests
Draft letters and email responses when appropriate
Conserve executive’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications
Proactively work in tandem with other team members
Coordinate and track progress on department-wide projects
Support team in participation in conference coordination during internal and external events as necessary
Coordinate department events
Hogan Lovells US LLP, Washington, DC April 1998-February 2013
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Successfully and efficiently supported 2 partners and 2 associates in all aspects of administration
Reviewed and edited pro-formas prior to submission to Accounting, responsible for the preparation of cover letters for invoice transmittal
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Handled monthly client billing (paper and electronic). Reviewed billing proformas for accuracy and completeness. Performed client and timekeeper inquiries
Input, reviewed, edited, and closed timekeepers’ time entries through the firm’s web based time entry program
Prepared annual and supplemental audit letter responses, requesting timekeeper report and polling attorneys for information which should be included in the audit response
Responsible for utilization of Outlook to manage e-mails, calendars; including responding to client inquiries; handling all executive calendar events and correspondences, dissemination of time sensitive and highly confidential electronic documents
Prepared expense reports and check requests
Handled the opening of all new matters and the generation of conflict checks. Coordinated file retrieval. Created and maintained timekeeper’s work files. Indexed and prepared files for storage
Coordinated all travel arrangements and accommodations, including scheduling and coordinating external meetings and planning all components of internal meetings and conference calls
Reconciliation of one of several firm credit cards from users
Entrusted with complete autonomy of business and personal credit cards and information
Filed electronic comments and replies from client via electronic filing system
Responded directly to customer/client requests in a professional manner
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield NCA, Washington, DC June 1987-April 1998
SECRETARY
Successfully supported the Director and Assistant Director of Major Accounts Marketing
Performed the duties of the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Marketing as needed
Prepared memos, faxes and coordinated communication within the department
Distributed incoming mail and screened calls to expedite customer responsiveness
Scheduled and coordinated internal meetings and client functions
Coordinated travel for the entire department
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Concur, and CISCO Unity voicemail system.