214-***-**** (c)
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Delia Carrasco
SUMMARY
Executive Assistant accustomed to supporting demanding executives in high profile responsibilities, both personal and professional
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision, and use personal initiative to complete tasks and responsibilities
Determined and professional with the ability to work in a team environment
High level of confidentiality and discretion; able to interface with all levels of management and clientele
SKILLS:
Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Webex, Centra, Concur, Kronos, Maxhire
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Conselium Compliance & Risk Search – Dallas, Tx
Executive Administrative Assistant/Office Manager to President and Partner
May 2015 - Present
Maintain complex calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences. Act as true gatekeeper to the President
Coordinate international and domestic travel arrangements with attention to accuracy and detail, prepare agendas, organize meeting materials, and process expense reports
Announce positions in LinkedIn, professional organizations, and in other position appropriate venues
Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
Build networks to find qualified passive candidates
Evaluate candidates strengths compared with clients requirements
Ordering all office supply including general supplies, office equipment, kitchen items and maintenance of equipment
Handle background and drug test
Serve as a liaison between client and candidate
Perform special projects as needed
Wilson Elser Moscowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP - Dallas, Tx
Legal Staff Assistant to Managing Partner and Of Counsel
April 2014 – April 2015
Planned, coordinated and ensured Partner’s schedule was followed and respected
Provided a bridge for smooth communication between Partner’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff
Prioritized conflicting needs; handled matters proactively, followed through on projects to successful completion, with deadline pressure
Heavy strategic and proactive calendar management (daily scheduling and meeting arrangements) for internal and external purposes, across various time zones.
Global travel coordination (domestic and international), providing detailed itineraries and coordinating hotel, transportation, and dining logistics
Acted as a liaison for all aspects of daily operations – clients, partners, visitors, employees
Provided administrative support to department team members
Coordinated and relocated department to different floor
A/R Collections
Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information, financial documents, records and personal matters
Executed PowerPoint presentations and reports as needed
Created and maintained files, both electronic and paper
Entered attorney’s time
Open/Close Client files
Drafting
Coordinated firm events and on-site meetings, including ordering of food, booking conference rooms, etc.
Other assignments, as dictated by business needs
Walnut Hill Medical Center – Dallas, Tx
Executive Assistant to CEO, CFO, CNO, CXO and Director of Facilities
August 2013 – March 2014
Managed extremely active calendar of appointments for C-Level Executives; arranged complex and detailed travel plans (domestic and international) planned and scheduled meetings, teleconferences, itineraries, agendas and compiling documents for travel-related meetings, processed, tracked and reported expenses
Anticipated need of C-Level executives and coordinated schedules
Negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with hotels, caterers and other providers for service at special events
Organized and coordinated the opening of the corporate office for hospital
Planned and coordinated investor mixers, holiday parties and more
Executed presentations and reports for investors
Answered a high volume of incoming calls and in-person inquiries from investors and vendors
Handled details of a highly confidential and critical nature
Monitored costs and expense reports
Coordinated meetings including board dinner events, board meetings, materials, board member travel, reservations and transportation
Recorded, prepared and disseminated P&T and EOC Committees
PrideStaff Temp Agency – Dallas, Tx (Novation)
Executive Assistant to VP
May 2013 – July 2013
Tenet Healthcare – Dallas, Tx
Executive Administrative Assistant to VP, 2 Directors and 3 Managers
October 2009 – April 2013
Coordinated a high volume of meetings, travel and activities with careful attention to scheduling needs, conference/meeting/activity requirements, traveler preferences
Prepared and coordinated meeting materials, PowerPoint presentations and audio/visual materials and monitors for Vice President and department
Created and executed projects using Excel graphs and PowerPoint
Prepared weekly expense reports and submitted invoices for department
Communicated with board members and managed materials and details for meetings.
Worked with multiple issues/projects while assisting with special projects to completion
Provided additional support to the VPs direct reports and their departments as needed
Created and maintained department portal and monthly department newsletter
Haynes and Boone, LLP – Dallas, Tx
Executive Assistant to CFO; Director of Attorney Services and 3 Managers
March 2000 – October 2009
Executive Assistant
Maintained calendar and schedule for CFO, director and managers
Planned and arranged firm events which included firm parties, Christmas party, United Way, March of Dimes, and other charitable organizations
Received, screened, prioritized, directed or responded to incoming communication to CFO including telephone calls, emails and mail
Provided information and direction as required on information of a confidential nature
Prepared and authorized expense invoice payments within designated limits
Created and maintained financial spreadsheets in excel and other formats
Coordinated attorney seminars
Translation of legal documents from Spanish to English
Travel Manager
Managed and supervised travel department for 10 offices (500+ attorneys)
Managed passport updates and visa applications for international travel
Created and maintained travel portal
Conducted training classes for attorneys and staff
Trained and supervised 2 travel agents
Negotiated hotel and car rental rates for firm on an annual basis
Coordinated off-site team building and corporate events
Maintained department budget