Carolyn Griffin
***** ******** ***** ***, **** #*112, Yulee, FL 32097 • 301-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Management Professional
Client Centered • Detail Driven • Leader • Mentor • Highly Effective
Profile
Over 9 years of progressively responsible experience as an administrative assistant.
Extensive experience providing advanced administrative and project management assistance within architecture, development, and construction designed for the real estate industry.
Demonstrated ability to lead, create, develop, and implement processes to improve performance and company-wide communication.
Outstanding blend of organization, prioritization, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to assist with complex and multi-level projects requiring sound judgement and decision making.
Excellent technical skills, with proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite and IT database management.
Core Competencies
Project Maintenance
Attention to detail
Communication Liaison
Spreadsheet & Database Creation
Scheduling & Calendar Management
A/P & A/R Management
Project Management Assistance
Tracked RFIs, Contracts & Change Orders
Customer Service
Work Independently
Areas of Expertise
Administrative Experience
Spearheaded and managed a document retention plan for a wide-ranging collection of drawings.
Consistently streamlined accounts payable processes to ensure timely vendor payments to avoid late fees.
Developed workflow process improvements to improve workflow efficiency and facilitate appropriate accommodation of increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions.
Coordinated all office functions, including staff training and development, events, meetings, and scheduling.
Assisted the Managing Director, Department Director, and a team of project managers to deliver all aspects of necessary administrative support.
IT and Database Management
Coordinated document scanning to streamline processes and improve performance.
Worked Closely with Project Management on various tenant related buildout projects.
Created and maintained a network drive to keep documents organized and accessible company wide.
Orchestrated an overhaul of off-site stored documents by culling through all outdated files, scanning files for a paperless environment, and eliminating the need for storage expense.
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Career Track
Construction Administrative Assistant
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
2011 – 2015
Development Administrative Assistant
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
2009 – 2011; 2014 – 2015
Architecture Administrative Assistant
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
2006 – 2011
Education
Completed general education and business courses, Frederick Community College - Frederick MD
Completed general education courses University of Phoenix, Rockville, MD
Additional Information
Honors and Awards
Above and Beyond Award for outstanding performance, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, 2010
Activities and Affiliations
Participated in various community service projects generated by Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
Certified notary
American Society of Administrative Professionals participation