Project Management Administrative Assistant

Lisa La Rocque

Port Hueneme, CA *****

E-mail: **********@*****.***

Cell: 661-***-****

Summary

I am interested in a career in project management. I just finished earning a Master of Science in Project

Management where I gained experience in creating project management plans, analyzing earned value, assessing

and monitoring projects, and using appropriate tools and techniques. The MSPM degree program at Embry-Riddle

Aeronautical University is accredited by the Project Management Institute, and equivalent to their PMP certificate.

I have over seven years in post-secondary education where I managed the office, planned class schedules to meet

student degree program requirements, and guided students from admission to graduation. Previous to Embry-

Riddle, I handled correspondence and coordinated small projects for the V.P./C.A.O. at The King’s University. At

Hope Chapel I successfully planned two trips out of the country which involved the coordination of fundraisers. I

planned and scheduled music teams and volunteer cleaning crews. As a volunteer I have overseen groups and led

people in music and personal growth for over 20 years. I owned a small business for six years where I scheduled

workers for weekly assignments and crews for grand openings.

Education: MS Project Management, July, 2014.

BA Theological Studies, June, 2007.

Core Qualifications

Assistant Campus Director, Ventura Campus (Point Mugu Naval Base)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

August 2008 - Present

• Worked at three different campuses for Embry-Riddle where I presented the school to new students and

assessed their past education to determine the transferability of coursework,

• Provided financing information and guidance, monitored financial status and performance,

• Operated as the designated Certifying Official with VA to approve the veteran’s course selection in

adherence with the degree program requirements and student performance, reported student progress

through the completion of their degree program,

• Was promoted from Assistant to and Associate at the Palmdale Campus where I managed an

educational site of about 70 students,

• Handled a crisis situation at the Palmdale Campus, renewed student trust in Embry-Riddle at the

campus, set up a well-functioning office, mapped out student progress, initiated regular counseling

appointments, streamlined student grade reporting processes, implemented and managed a course

tracking system to identify courses needed for the campus,

• As a result of these efforts over a period of 18 months, enrollment increased by 20% and delinquent

accounts decreased by 90% through the implementation and enforcement of student financing policies,

• Supervised assistants and delegated tasks to meet term registration projections and other projects,

• Budgeted, monitored and reported expenses,

• Planned and organized the relocation of the educational site to accommodate the addition of a computer

lab. Procured furnishings, coordinated with IT and service providers for T1 lines to accommodate

remote classes and basic office services, arranged for furniture storage prior to the move, organized the

moving and assembly of furniture, received estimates and followed a budget for all tasks involved with

finalizing the relocation of the campus.

Lisa La Rocque

Port Hueneme, CA 93041

E-mail: **********@*****.***

Cell: 661-***-****

Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President

The King’s University

January 2006 – August 2008

• Corresponded with faculty and trustees, screened and routed incoming calls,

• Assisted with school business with all departments, faculty, staff, students, and trustees,

• Marketed the school to potential students,

• Promoted classes and programs to current students and pastors throughout the U.S.,

• Arranged accommodations for trustees and visiting faculty,

• Assisted visiting faculty with facilities and materials,

• Assisted with the coordination of events such as graduation, conferences, seminars,

• Personally assisted V.I.P.s during events,

• Purchased supplies and equipment for the office.

Facilitator/Administrative Staff

Hope Chapel

August 2004 – January 2006

• This was a scholarship position for tuition towards my bachelor’s degree at The King’s University,

• Scheduled the mid-week music team, led the music team as a singer and keyboardist, selected music,

• Oversight of facility cleaning and volunteers, purchased supplies and equipment,

• Planned two international mission trips, determined regulatory requirements for taking youth outside

the country, managed the team during the trip, led the music team during one trip and the whole team

on the second, organized fund raising dinner auction, procured donations from local businesses,

arranged flight arrangements, purchased materials and managed budget,

• Functioned as receptionist to fulfill part-time office coverage.

Owner

Top Notch Cleaning

March 1990 – May 1996

• Created bids for the cleaning contract of model home sites for multiple builders,

• Managed workers with regular schedules and coordinated teams for grand openings,

• Occasionally serviced production cleaning before the final walk through with the buyer,

• Marketed the business to local residential home builders.

Special Skills / Clearances / Affiliations

Special Skills

Create project management plans, create and analyze project schedules, prepare and deliver presentations,

experienced with Microsoft Project 2010, Word, Excel, and Power Point

Software

Saba, Oracle, People Soft, Campus Solutions, Blackboard, Datatel

Clearance

Rapid Gate ID Point Mugu and Port Hueneme Naval Base

Affiliations

Member of the Project Management Institute

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