Duluth, GA *****
301-***-**** Cell
*****.*******@*****.***
ANNETTE CHARLES
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Consummate professional highly competent executive administrative assistant professional with over 15 years’ business and administrative experience in a corporate setting. Skilled at multi-tasking with attention to detail, in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter, highly self-motivated with a strong work ethic. Integral contributions to the efficient productivity of organizations.
CORE COMPETNECIES
Vendor Management Business Correspondence
Event Oversight Report Preparation
Corporate Real Estate Meeting and Travel Support
Office Management Financial Reconciliation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clark Realty Capital – Arlington, VA 02/99 - 8/17
Administrative Assistant
Managed complex calendar for President and Managing Director.
Travel booking both domestic and international.
Detailed comprehensive expense reports for the company’s credit card.
Assisted Clark Realty Builders Senior Vice Presidents prepare marketing and bid submission information.
Served as an effective gatekeeper; prepare well-researched and accurate documents and efficiently handled daily office tasks.
Managed bank deposits and assists accounting department with reconciling credit card information and files.
Enhanced communication between departments and executive teams, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with vendors, caterers and other providers for service at special events, saving at least $50K annually.
Improved office efficiency by implementing more efficient processes and procedures while introducing additional time-saving measures.
Assigned conference rooms for meetings.
Event planning, coordination and follow up.
Managed and order supplies, other inventory, 50+-member office.
Distribute employee faxes, sign and distribute courier packages, sort mail.
First National Mortgage –– Bethesda, MD 8/97 - 9/98
Administrative Assistant
Coordinated final preparation of home mortgage packages for distribution to mortgage company’s nationwide.
Entered and verified customer data into automated mortgage information system.
Developed correspondence to mortgage company advising as to the availability of a loan.
Received incoming calls through a multi-line PBX system.
Greeted visitors to determine type of security access required.
Provided administrative support.
Symbral Foundation – Washington, DC 8/96 - 8/97
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Developed documents including individual habilitation plans.
Scheduled all appointments.
Coordinated and arranged training sessions, and site selection for meetings.
Managed day treatment centers per coordinator directives.
Updated personal files.
Increased responsibility and assigned various office duties.
Managed calls and greeted clients.
EDUCATION
Project Management Institute, Washington, DC, 2013
Certification, Project Management
Covey Institute, Washington, DC, 2007
Certificate, 7 Habits of Highly Successful People
Bowie State University, Bowie, MD, 1993
Communications, Emphasis in Television Broadcasting Curriculum
General Communications, Inc, Rockville, MD, 1994
Certification, Office Specialist
SPECIAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, World Wide Web, Office Equipment, Traveled Extensively throughout US and globally
MEMBERSHIPS
Women Chamber of Commerce
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST