LISA A. VANDERPOOL
*** *********** ***** *** *****, NV 89107 623-***-**** *******@*****.***
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Obtain a position as an administrative assistant in which my organizational abilities can be fully utilized. Work in a place where there is a need for a variety of office management skills including – computer knowledge, organizational abilities, business intelligence and database program use. Core areas of performance include:
Technical Writing and Editing
Policy and Procedures Development
Customer Service and Support
Human Resources
Administrative/Clerical Support
Office Management and Supervision
Document Management
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Adobe Acrobat
Filing/Data Entry
Microsoft Office Suite
General Accounting
Purchasing and Office Supply
Campaign Planning
Research for Grant Preparation
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Estrella Mountain Community College – Course work in Business Administration – Avondale, AZ
Estrella Mountain Community College – Received certificate in Small Business Management 12/2015
Cal Poly University – Course work in Human Resources – Pomona, CA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Buckeye Outreach for Social Services
Executive Assistant to the Program Director 2006 to 2016
Managed day-to-day operation of administrative support
Received, clarified, and prioritized work requests
Proofread, edit, and verified documentation
Performed quality control checks
Oversaw and performed routine and complex document processing tasks
Provided administrative/clerical support
Monitored incoming and outgoing correspondence
Designed, developed, edited, and proofread standard operating procedures, reports, and company policies
and procedures
Planned events
Planned and coordinated travel arrangements
Scheduled meetings
Maintained supplies and procured equipment
Key contributions:
Created templates, work order requisition forms, certificates helped to implement utility assistance for low income families
Oversaw diaper disbursement and other give-away programs
Assisted the after-school program w ith computer training
First American Title Scottsdale, AZ
Escrow Assistant 2005
Provided administrative/clerical support
Performed escrow closing tasks
Prepared escrow files and documentation
Followed up on funding from opening to closing
Lisa A. Vanderpool
Resume
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Key contributions:
Accurately prepared over 300 escrow files for closing, preparing documents for funding, preparing closing statements and performing all tasks necessary to get loans funded, downloading loan documents, setting signing appointments, abstracting title documents, following up on funding conditions as necessary
Always provided excellent customer services to borrowers, keeping them informed of their signing appointments and any changes
SCPIE Management Company Los Angeles, CA
Benefits Coordinator/Senior Administrative Assistant 2000 to 2004
Assisted with the major “downsizing” within the company
Performed human resources duties i.e. processed new hire paperwork, leaves of absences, reviewed with employees’ insurance benefits as well as workmen’s compensation, COBRA and disability and retirement benefits and terminations as necessary
Handled a variety of human resource and general department inquiries from managers and employees on a daily basis
Assisted Payroll with payroll deductions for insurance benefits for each participating employee
Participated in the vendor selection for open enrollment
Coordinated and hosted the company’s annual open enrollment for more than 300 active employees and retirees.
Prepared presentation materials for company’s annual “Open enrollment” period.
Key contributions:
Handled downsizing issues with tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, while maintaining flexibility to deal with changing and time sensitive priorities.
Provided backup support to senior management at all times
Home Savings of America
Senior Administrative Assistant 1986 to 1999
Conserved executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
Maintained executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
Represented the executive by attending meetings in the executive's absence; speaking for the executive.
Maintained and managed employee/management confidence by protecting operations and keeping sensitive information confidential.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating and evaluating the need versus the budget
Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Key contributions:
Reported to a Sr. Vice President and supported six Vice Presidents
Acted as HR liaison to a department of 160 systems and programming analysts