Assistant Executive

Bethany Dotson

*** *. **** * ***** Apt. * Houston, TX 77008 (818) 519- 5427 *****************@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

Creative and multi-faceted executive assistant with focus on project management. Mastery in Microsoft Office Suite

(Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel). Proficient with Adobe Pro, Photoshop, Quickbooks, Prezi, Google

Docs. Experienced with budget management, project tracking, legal administration, accounting support, property

management and event planning. Typing 70WPM. Strong problem solver with effective interpersonal communication

and supervisory skills; ability to multi task, excel under pressure and work independently.

Languages: French – advanced proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)

Professional Experience

Contract Positions

THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION – PROJECT ASSISTANT (contract)

5/2013 – 11/2013 Dallas, TX

• Implemented organization, administrative process and project coordination during the start up phases of the

Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. Effectively communicated with policy leaders, consultants and

stakeholders and provided logistical and marketing support, event planning and scheduling of regional mental

health networking meetings statewide.

ORIX CAPITAL MARKETS - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (contract)

7/2012 – 2/2013 Dallas, TX

• Provided accounting and administrative support to Managing Director, Director and two Asset Managers in

CMBS special servicing department. Responsible for processing invoices, tracking legal budgets, drafting

various correspondence, managing domestic travel arrangements, calendaring, and assisting with case

writing and audit preparation.

california receivership group, llc – executive administrator

9/2008 – 7/2012 Los Angeles, CA

2/2013 – 5/2013 Dallas, TX (via telecommuting)

• Provided legal, accounting and office management support to President of Company and Court – Appointed Receiver

specializing in distressed real estate properties on a daily basis; The “wearer of many hats” in a small office

environment.

• Coordinated administration of vendor contracts, promissory notes, Deeds of Trust, indemnity bonds, insurance and tax

documentation for each property.

• Ensured contractor(s) and Receiver were in compliance with rules designated in Court Order for each case / property.

• Project Management: created and forecasted project budgets; scheduled and tracked progress with contractors.

Managed AR, AP and responsible for the drafting and filing of Monthly Accounting Reports and various financial

statements with the Court.

• Managed legal calendaring and filing of Pleadings and Motions via e-file and fax file.

• Coordinated all aspects of loan and escrow closings, including calculating payoff demands, title and property insurance,

title research, drafting Promissory Notes and Deeds of Trust and payment of outstanding property taxes.

• Established streamlined administrative processes, filing systems, sought cost efficient office solutions and reduced

monthly office expenditures by 20%.

• Screened, interviewed and trained new hires, managed various HR documentation during on boarding process and

supervised work load of legal assistant and interns.

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Bethany Dotson

831 W. 25th S treet Apt. 8 Houston, TX 77008 (818) 519- 5427 *****************@*****.***

twin star entertainment – executive assistant to Vice President

04/2007 – 9/2008 Los Angeles, CA

• Prioritized schedule, managed travel arrangements, expense reports, rolled calls, managed a heavy calendar,

and provided seamless daily support for Executive Vice President.

• Reviewed script submissions, drafted coverage and attended weekly creative meetings with CEO and VP.

• Established efficient administrative processes in a startup environment.

Education and Certifications

BA – French, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (2013)

*Professional Certificate in French* - advanced curriculum in tourism and business (UNT 2013)

200 Hr. Registered Yoga Instructor – Rising Lotus Yoga, Los Angeles 2011

Volunteer Experience

HOUSE OF RUTH – Yoga Instructor

1/2011 – 7/2012 Los Angeles, CA

• Provided group yoga instruction, breathing and relaxation techniques to women in transition at a domestic violence

shelter in the urban Los Angeles area.

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