Administrative Assistant Executive

John Bruce James IV

**** **** ****** **** #*, Richmond, VA 23221 ● 843-***-**** ● *********@*****.***

Creative and versatile professional with a natural drive to learn and thrive in any setting. Motivated leader with highly effective organization and communication skillsets. Team player with a positive attitude and resilient work ethic. Capable of handling multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities simultaneously while maintaining excellent and accurate work.

EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, Oxford, MS

Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Emphasis: Homeland Security – Graduation: May 2014 Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Mississippi Gamma Chapter Social Fraternity

EXPERIENCE

PIEtech Inc. Creators of MoneyGuidePro, Midlothian, VA

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant – Contract through VACO (June 2018 – Present)

Support company operations by maintaining office systems and assisting administrative staff.

Answer and direct phone calls.

Organize and schedule appointments.

Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms.

Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers. * Provide general support to visitors.

Liaise with executive administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.

Chief Administrative Office, Richmond, VA

Executive Assistant – Contract through Robert Half OfficeTeam(Mar. 2018 – June 2018)

●Preparing communications to administration while managing the office's internal e-filing system Providing research as directed by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Senior Policy Adviser

●Establishing and implementing organizational guidelines according to daily agenda; Attending council and committee meetings; Preparing various weekly, bi-weekly, annual, and monthly reports

●Monitoring departmental actions for compliance with City code

●Collecting and assembling confidential information and analyzing the information to reach logical, legal, and practical conclusions

●Providing staff support and direction to various committees

VANS, Myrtle Beach, SC

Sales Floor Manager (Sept. 2017 – June 2018) Sales Associate (Oct. 2016 – Sept. 2017)

●Performs daily department tasks including stocking, creating merchandise displays, remerchandising, pricing markdowns, transferring merchandise, stockroom inventory control

●Assist and trains new associates in all cash register responsibilities including balancing, handling customer purchases and organizing cash register Delegating tasks to associates as needed to maintain operational excellence and training new hires

●Upholding company standards with sales, coaching the store team in the core areas of customer engagement and sales results

CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE OF TOM RICE, Myrtle Beach, SC

Congressional Intern (Oct. 2016 – June 2017)

●Provided administrative support to the Congressman and his staff – assisted with correspondence, mail, and incoming phone calls

●Briefed on legislative issues Researched legislative initiatives and assisted staff members with constituent casework revolving around issues with veteran affairs, social security claims, and passport renewal

●Performed and compiled research for briefings provided to the staff and Congressman previous to events and speaking engagements

21 MAIN AT NORTH BEACH PLANTATION, North Myrtle Beach, SC

Lead Server (July 2015 – Jan. 2017)

●Supervised and directed the setup of function rooms to include placement according to event order specifications, verbal communication during the course of function with the kitchen, service staff, bar staff, as was as the host to ensure timely elevation of events, and highly quality of service

●Assisted with management of front of the house operations to ensure customer satisfaction by offering friendly interaction, requesting feedback on individuals

●Assisted customers in a friendly, courteous and professional manner; Adept at using suggestive selling practices with the utmost of subtlety

OXFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT, Oxford, MS

Intern (Jan. 2014 – May 2014)

●Supported police ride-alongs, observed arrests and booking procedures

●Became familiar with law enforcement policies, procedures, city bylaws, and legal case law

●Participated in daily operations and assisted police officers by two-way radio dispatch in emergency situations

THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, Department of Legal Studies, Oxford, MS

Administrative Assistant Aug. 2013 – Dec. 2013)

●Provided support to Professors, including filing, copying, mailing preparations

●Organized student education progression files, answered telephone and electronic inquiries, screened and forwarded telephone calls and messages to appropriate personnel

●Maintained calendar and appointments, attended management meetings and recorded minutes for department meetings, maintained staff personnel files through management information system

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

EAGLE SCOUT, Troup 850 Chicora District, Pee Dee Council

Received June 2009

Order of the Arrow Honor Society – Received June 2006

Skills

Working knowledge of Audio/ Sound Technology

2 years Audio/Soundboard programmer/ operator for First United Methodist Church

3 years’ Experience in live band professional band performances (Sound, Video & Light Technician)

6 Month Internship with live radio operation for Alpha Media

Working knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance

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