Cynthia Simpson
Executive Assistant
**** ***** ******-*******, ** 70791 225-***-****)
***************@*****.***
Qualifications Summary
l Accomplished executive assistant offering 40+ years of administrative
experience reporting to a CEO and other top executives.
l Consummate professional dedicated to making the lives of busy executives
easier. Served as an effective gatekeeper maintaining confidentiality at
all times; managed busy calendars; and efficiently handled daily office
tasks.
l Proficient user of MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and
Outlook) Word Perfect, and Quick Books and knowledgeable of SAP.
Professional Experience
Executive Assistant/Office Manager 1982 to Present Port Gardner, LLC
Zachary, La 70791
l Supported the Owner of T. D. Bickham Company. This position required
poise and people skills. In addition to the clerical, reporting,
administrative and scheduling duties required, a working knowledge of the
owner's duties was required to effectively schedule appointments and
ensure work flow for productivity and ensure objectives were achieved.
l Handled accounts payable and receivable, prepared bank deposits for
several companies owned by the owner. In addition I controlled
inventory, and maintained equipment and technology.
l Prepared monthly financial reports for Owner.
l Improved office efficiency by implementing color-coded filing system and
introducing additional time-saving measures.
l Enhanced communication between sales and marketing and real estate sales
and management teams.
l Responsible for Human Resources and Payroll.
l Responsible for Owners personal finances, appointments, commitments and
travels
Executive Assistant, 1972-1982 Louisiana State Penitentiary,
l Was the primary clerical support for Warden of Louisiana's largest
Prison
l Planned meetings with Warden and support staff and took minutes for all
meetings.
l Maintain Warden's Calendar -plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences
and travel
Previous experience Accounts Payable and Payroll, at Louisiana State
Penitentiary
Education & Training
Northeast Louisiana University- Monroe, LA 1966-1969 Education
Training Completed:
l SkillPath: "Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines"
l Fred Pryor: "The Exceptional Assistant" and "Successful Communication
Skills for Women"
l Stephen R. Covey: "The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People"
l Many Shopping Center Sales and Marketing Seminars