CYNTHIA WRIGHT
*** ****** ******, *******, ********** 93003
ac7wxx@r.postjobfree.com
Over 20 years of experience as an Administrative professional, with specialty in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, managing/scheduling calendars, coordinating, and HR procedures. Seeking an opportunity for longevity and advancement within a company.
SKILLS
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Resourceful and an ability to multi-task
Thrive in fast paced environments
Organized and detail oriented
Excellent Interpersonal skills
EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 2014 – PRESENT
PERSONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, consultant
Answer phones, email, managing and scheduling calendars
EBay, FaceBook and shipping
Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries and agendas
Prepare expense reports
Maintaining financial and confidential data
Coordinating various office functions, events and special projects
DECEMBER 2016 – JULY 2018
OFFICE COORDINATOR, Long Beach Rescue Mission
Provided administrative support to New Life Program Supervisor, Program Assistant and House Manager
Generated confidential client reports
Managed client schedules and travel arrangements
Coordinated various office functions, events and special projects
Answer phones, greeted clients, email and maintain filing systems
SEPTEMBER 2011 – OCTOBER 2014
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, University of southern california
Provided administrative and executive support to the Vice President of Real Estate & Asset Management
Complex calendar management and scheduling
Coordinated appointments, conference room booking, meeting logistics, and material preparation as needed to support meetings and projects
Responsible for Campus Planning Committee and Finance Committee materials that were presented to executive personnel and the Board of Trustees
Arranged travel plans, itineraries and agendas
Maintained expense reports; noting issues while reconciling
Assisted in follow-up of emails and calls; ability to exercise the utmost discretion on all matters
Generated requisitions, purchase orders and checks
Ordered and maintained office supplies and equipment
SEPTEMBER 2001 – SEPTEMBER 2011
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, University of southern california
Provided administrative and executive support to the Vice President of Capital Construction Development
Assisted in the start-up of the Capital Construction Development department
Assisted Project Managers in coordinating meetings with contractors, vendors, consultants, user groups and USC personnel (all levels)
Complex calendar management and scheduling
Coordinated appointments, conference room booking, meeting/event logistics, and material preparation as needed to support meetings, events and projects
Assisted in follow-up of emails and calls; ability to exercise the utmost discretion on all matters
Responsible for Campus Planning Committee and Finance Committee materials that were presented to executive personnel and the Board of Trustees
Arranged travel plans, itineraries and agendas
Maintained expense reports; noting issues while reconciling
Payroll; manual checks, status changes, dispersing checks and any issues for the department
HR; on-boarding, I-9, parking, security, office space and IT needs for the department
Ordered and maintained office supplies and equipment
Generated requisitions, purchased orders and checks
Set-up department filing system
MARCH 1998 – SEPTEMBER 2001
ADMINISTRATIVE/PROJECT ASSISTANT, minimed
Assistant to Owner’s Representative on MiniMed’s Headquarters 507,000 sq. ft. project, which included cleanrooms, labs, theater, warehouse, cafeteria and office space
Coordinated meetings between departments; among all levels of management, and outside parties (contractors, vendors and security personnel)
Assisted in maintaining the construction budget of $72,000,000 and project soft costs
Coded invoices, tracked and reported project expenditures
Set-up and maintained project filing system using CSI codes
JUNE 1992 – JULY 1996
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, lennox industries
Provided administrative support to Branch Manager
Responsible for billing and invoices
Arranged, attended and took minutes in monthly dealer meetings that consisted of 27 HVAC companies
Managed calendar and travel arrangements
JULY 1981 – JUNE 1992
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, mcCune gerwin & partners, inc., architects
Provided administrative support to Vice President and Director of Design
Responsible for billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and collections
Property management of two office buildings
Prepared payroll, including Workers’ Compensation and Quarterly Reports
EDUCATION
VENTURA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Diploma)
VENTURA COLLEGE – Accounting courses
LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE – Business and Computers courses
H&R BLOCK – Tax Accounting Program (finished with highest grade in class)
C.A.R. Business Online – Certified Transaction Coordinator Courses