AARON HOWARD
**** ****** *********, #* . *** Angeles, California 90019
Home: 323-***-**** . Mobile: 310-***-**** . *****.******@****.***
ACCOMPLISHED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL
Diligent and result-oriented Administrative Assistant possessing a high level of initiative, project management abilities,
and the critical-thinking skills to support an organization to achieve its profit and operational performance goals
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and collaborating skills.
Proven talent to set priorities, multitask and follow-through to meet the demands of a deadline-driven, high-volume environment.
Recognized as a strong team player, flexible in accepting new roles and additional responsibilities.
Organized, thorough and detail-minded in all areas of accountability.
Proactive and resourceful problem solver credited with identifying and implementing cost-saving programs for multiple employers.
Areas of Strength:
Sales Support Records Management Account Research Compliance Administration
Audit Preparation Spreadsheet Preparation Correspondence Composition Data Entry
Report Compilation Executive Assistance Special Projects General Clerical Duties
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
03/16-present RICOH USA – Los Angeles, California
Site Spvr. MS Ops – Mailroom Clerk at Disney in Glendale
Technical Specailist – Copier operations and mailroom duties at Sony Studios in Culver City.
Currently - On Site Specialist – Scanning Dept. at So. Cal Gas Co. Downtown LA.
8/08-5/12 HOULIHAN LOKEY - Century City, California
Compliance Assistant/Registration Assistant
With general supervision by the Chief Compliance Officer, established priorities in collaboration with the Compliance Manager, and followed through with multiple tasks, special projects and a variety of administrative clerical duties to ensure efficient and accurate department operations.
. Maintained, tracked and coordinated Registered Representative Broker licensing and continuing education credits with the FINRA and STC regulatory agencies. Prepared weekly FINRA deficiency report for Manager.
. Ordered study materials, setup exam schedules and monitored all results.
. Assisted with broker managed accounts and corresponded with deal team members, business line analysts and other corporate departments.
. Cross-checked paper and electronic brokerage trade confirmations and statements against the Restricted List for violations, and provided periodic reports of violations.
6/95-8/07 BEAR STEARNS - Century City, California
Administrative Assistant/New Accounts Specialist
Started with company as a facilities service contractor, and hired to FTE status as a Mailroom Associate, steadily advancing to Trading Desk Assistant to Administrative Assistant/New Accounts Specialist.
. Maintained and updated client accounts using the NACS and CMS systems.
. Entered Market Orders and Dreyfus Fund ticket data into the system.
. Processed wire transfers and fund journal entries.
. Maintained and distributed daily reports to senior managers.
. Performed daily Cashiering Department duty of depositing funds in clients' bank accounts.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE - Santa Monica, California
Microsoft Courses: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Visual Basic, 2001-2003
Certified Finger Printer, State of California