LaTisha C. Hughes
Ft. Washington, MD 20744
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To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my expertise and experience in all areas needed. I'm an highly innovative and results-oriented professional with a variety of academic, administrative and program experience. Excellent communication skills, including proficiency at preparing correspondence and reports, superior ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and varying backgrounds. Take charge and work well under pressure while maintaining composure. Administrative Assistant with strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a keen ability to multitask a variety of challenges and responsibilities.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Brinkley House Apartments 10/2006 to 10/2015
Administrative Assistant Temple Hills, MD
Accountable for scheduling meetings and arranging conferences with managers and subordinates;
Responsible for producing newsletters and announcements using graphics or desktop software to advertise this establishment;
Meet with vendors/contractors
Assistant to the community manager
Creating and maintaining a centralized office filing system, maximizing office production and reducing loss of history;
Handle all rental payments and submit all suit and writ list to attorneys
Maintain property/inventory records
Word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, filing, scheduling routine meetings, producing and electronically distributing simple documents
Maintaining a system for tracking the progress of work
Input service calls, work orders, etc.
Responsible for ordering all office supplies and handling various facilities issues such as office maintenance, requests, and repairs.
Proofreading, editing, typing and composing outgoing correspondences;
Distributing of incoming and outgoing mail;
Maintain contracts and proposals for tracking cost budgets
Assist in managing vendor relationships including researching, cost comparison and negotiating contracts
Responsible for accounts payable and process invoices, purchase orders and other documents through NEXUS system
Process expense reports/reimbursements using third-party administrator
Greet visitors, call screening and time-sensitive administrative tasks;
Ability to communicate orally and in writing; and
Responsible for procuring and distributing supplies and material
E*TRADE Financial 03/2003 to 9/2006
Loan Officer Arlington, VA
Financially validated accounting information to balance accounting records;
Processed background checks on customer’s credit to validate loans and current rates in order to approve loans;
Implement the records management system for the office to ensure proper filing, accountability, storage and retrieval of files.
Approve loans within specified limits, and refer loan applications outside those limits to management for approval.
Submit applications to credit analysis for verification and recommendation
Administered loans to customers after a well vetted financial review;
Experience with control audits and quality control
Reviewed budgets and invoices for purchases and financial transactions;
Used various IT databases to assess financial records;
Prepared financial correspondence to communicate financial information.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access), Windows XP, Vista, Nexus, Windows 7, Quickbooks, and Internet Explorer.
EDUCATION:
2006 – Strayer University B.A. in Computer Networking Suitland, MD
2010 – Strayer University Masters in Business & Concentration of Information Systems Suitland, MD
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Info System Decision-Making, Quantitative Methods, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Economics & Globalization, Systems Analysis and Development, Research and Strategic Communication, Enterprise Resource Planning, IT Project Management, Leadership and Organizational, The Business Enterprise, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Marketing Management.
Reference furnished upon request