Patrice M. Durden

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Avenue ~ Delray Beach, FL 33444 ~ ac7idj@r.postjobfree.com ~ 917-***-**** Executive Assistant, Business Administrator, Office Manager Creative, effective and accomplished leader with more than 30 years of experience in the Business sector. Dedicated to the enhancement and professional growth of an organization. Skilled at business management, relationship building, planning/organizing and time management. Experienced in leading and instructing others within a professional setting and expertise to meet and exceed the responsibilities of the job.

Business Management Business Administration Account Management Internal Accounts Budgets Day to Day Scheduling Travel Management Staff Supervision Marketing Public Relations Administrative Leadership

Employment

1997 - 2017 ONEWIRE, INC. MANHATTAN, NY

Executive Assistant and Administrative Manager

Maintained CEO and Executive Management Team’s calendars, scheduled meetings, arranged teleconferences, organized business and personal travel (international and domestic), planned and coordinated business development events, company retreats, holiday parties, enhanced communication between various departments and executive members with team-building activities, fostered a sense of teamwork and collaboration, implemented a color-coded filing system which improved office efficiency, prepared financial documents and other investment industry hiring duties which included scheduling client interviews, accounts payable and receivable, prepared bank deposits, controlled inventory, negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with travel, resorts, vendors, caterers and other providers for services at special events, netting an annual savings of $10K. Prepared financial budget spreadsheets, credit card transactions, and personal vendor negotiations (i.e. insurance policies, phone services, cables service, etc.) 1992 - 1996 SPANISH RIVER HIGH SCHOOL BOCA RATON, FL Student Services Assistant

Single point of contact for students, parents and teachers. Addressed student concerns and held great importance within academic settings. Worked at an extremely demanding position, serving as the catalysts that brought school-based resources with target community resources along with ensuring that a system was created which was conducive to student strength in an educational environment. 1987 – 1992 DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY DELRAY BEACH, FL Office Manager

Conducted initial and annual interviews with clients, determines initial and continuing eligibility for rental subsidy and other affordable housing programs. Verified and documented a variety of information required by program guidelines including income, family composition, assets and other pertinent information. Conducted unit inspections and assisted with tenant leasing and rent negotiations. Education 1984 - 1986 Business Administration Studies, ATTENDED SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Gainesville, FL

1980 – 1984 High School Diploma, ATLANTIC COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Delray Beach, FL