Lesa Fisher *** S. Ammons Street, Lakewood, CO ***26 720-***-**** ***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging administrative opportunity where I will be able to utilize my strong organizational and accounting skills, experience, educational background, and ability to work well with people to achieve company coherence. I am self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration Mississippi State University
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Administrative and Accounting
Accounts payable and receivable
Certified payroll and time keeping
Expense report and bank reconciliations, petty cash
General ledger
Budget preparation and trend management
Procurement
Contract and grant management
Adherence to company policies and procedures
Travel and conference coordination
Maintain employer’s calendar by setting, monitoring, and confirming appointments; preparing visitors; developing itineraries
Large scale event planning, site logistics
Prepare board and committee packets
Take and publish minutes
System development and implementation
Project management
Maintain personnel files; answer all personnel and benefit related questions
Creative presentations
Technical
Microsoft Office Suite (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint)
CPPS and CORE (government accounting software for the State of Colorado)
Outlook, E-mail
Database maintenance
File conversion
Graphics
Internet based tools
Communication
Protect employer’s time by screening, researching, and managing correspondence, messages, telephone calls, and visitors; preventing interruptions; resolving issues
Maintain employer's privacy by keeping information confidential
Oral and written correspondence
Professional demeanor, yet humorous
Confident with high ranking executives and government officials
Customer oriented - internal and external
Perceptive and persuasive leader
Exceptional independent judgment
Communications liaison, media representative
EXPERIENCE
Financial Technician IV and Executive Administrator Colorado Office of the State Auditor June 2010 – September 2015
Provided financial technical support to CFO
Provided administrative support to the State Auditor and 3 Deputy State Auditors
Clerk to the State Legislative Audit Committee (Senators and State Representatives)
Executive Assistant Arapahoe County Government October 2003 – May 2009
Provided administrative and accounting support to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Executive Director of Communication Services, Strategic Assistant to the BOCC, and 13 staff members
Executive Assistant People’s Insurance Agency October 2001 – October 2003
Provided administrative support to the President, Vice President of Sales, Finance Director, and sales staff
Executive Assistant Convex Computer Corporation 1993 - 1996
Provided administrative support to the General Manager
Administrative Assistant Ford Microelections, Inc. 1987 - 1993
Provided administrative support to the Controller, Legal Counsel, and Facilities Director
INTERESTS
I have a love for the fine arts; painting and glass blowing in particular.
I enjoy creative environments that allow free expression as long as it is appropriate.
One goal I have is to learn something new every day.
I value family, friends and honesty.