M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, Houston, TX July **** – Present
• Coordinated the development, review, and update of clinical practice algorithms and IRB protocols.
• Provided information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form,
e-mail, or in person.
• Scheduled meetings, room reservations, media equipment, conference calls, ordered office supplies, and issued reimbursements using Concur.
• Coordinated administrative projects to include the development, analysis, and modification of internal administrative policies, procedures, and management processes of the office.
• Networked to build and strengthen partnerships with professionals and organizations to educate the private and public sectors.
• Maintained schedules and coordinated logistical arrangements for interviews, events, and meetings for the management staff.
• Distributed educational and informational materials on public cancer issues to targeted audience.
• Conceptualized and organized events from start to finish such as: food drives, employee appreciation events, team building events, and adopt-a-family campaigns.
• Participated in the development, administration and evaluation of corporate, community agencies and school health fairs.
• Worked in coordination with program volunteers to meet goals and objectives.
• Participated in conducting community assessments in the form of surveys.
AMERADA HESS CORPORATION, Houston, TX July 2005 – April 2006
HR Executive Assistant to Vice President
• Supported V.P. of Human Resources as well as tactfully managing third-party consultants and headhunters in global recruiting of viable oil and rig engineering candidates.
• Represented all human resource functions and processes within a hectic HR Admin Support Department, including recruitment, performance management, and position justifications.
• Coordinated travel arrangements including airfare, hotel and /or conference registration, etc., according to budget and guidelines and creating detailed itineraries.
• Processed check requests and sent to Accounts Payable Travel reimbursement, documenting corporate credit card expenses and reimbursements.
• Greeted and directed scheduled visitors to appropriate area or person.
DUKE CLINICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Durham, NC October 2002 – March 2005
HR Executive Assistant
• Prepared outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes; copying and distributing correspondence or other printed materials.
• Provided administrative support to HR staff and visiting faculty.
• Planned, organized, and managed day-to-day operations of the department and its programs.
• Transcribed meeting minutes for Program Faculty Leaders and Staff meetings.
• Organized meetings including preparing agendas, inviting attendees, scheduling meeting rooms, ordering meals.
• Maintained clinical staff credentialing, as well as scheduling and coordinating monthly physician seminars.
• Budgeted for trade shows, workshops, conferences, and maintained allocate financial balance.
• Assisted in planning for the annual March Madness activities.
• Communicated with external vendors and contractors for contractual agreements and services.
• Ordered food, refreshments and reserved conference rooms for internal/external meeting.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Photoshop, Adobe, Lotus Notes, Visio, JavaScript, Access
AWARDS, HONORS & DISTINCTIONS: Performance Reward & “Awesome Job” Award, Recognized for Caring & Discovery, Recognized for Integrity
Project Management for Success Boot Camp
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Halo House Foundation / Community Gardener / Habitat for Humanity/NCAA Golf Tournament