Dionne S Payton

**** ******* **., *** *******, LA * 504-***-**** * ad22m8@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Loyola University, New Orleans, LA Bachelor of Arts, May 1988

Major: Communications

Minor: Business Administration

SUMMARY OF CAPABILITIES

Seasoned professional with exceptional employee relation skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Detail Oriented

Exemplify professional demeanor and initiative

Intermediate – Advanced knowledge of current software (Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dec 2021 – Present

Executive Asst to Chief Diversity Officer LSU Health Sciences Center

Responsible for the coordination and daily management of the LSUHSC-NO Office of Diversity

and Inclusion. Oversee high-level administrative operations of the Vice Chancellors office. Performs with minimal supervision and extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgement. Conducts and/or supervises special projects/events. Liaison to faculty, staff, students and outside constituents. Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information related to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Feb 2021 – December 2021

Executive Asst to

Vice Chancellor Workforce Dev/Institutional Adv Delgado Comm College

Performs and supervises administrative support activities such as maintaining files and central records, printing and duplicating services, security, purchasing of supplies and equipment, warehousing, and preparation of payroll and personnel records. Reviews correspondence and receives telephone calls related to the most sensitive and confidential matters and determines appropriate action to be taken. Interprets departmental policies and procedures for staff members and the generic public. Conducts and/or supervises special projects, such as organizing charity drives or coordinating facility maintenance. Collects and compiles budgetary data for monitoring funds and staffing levels. Prepares materials needed for meetings, such as agendas, handouts, binders, etc. Submits documents for audit. Types all correspondence of confidential and/or technical natures. Prepares letters and reports, and prioritizes mail and routes to destination. Schedules appointments and meetings. Maintains database of business and industry partners. Any other duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development and Institutional Advancement

June 2017 – Feb 2021

Executive Asst to

Vice Chancellor Student Affairs/Exec Dean Delgado Community College

Serves as Executive Assistant to the campus Executive Dean/Vice Chancellor Student Affairs who is responsible for the operation and management of the City Park campus, organizations and agencies. Serving as confidential assistant to the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs (VCSA) and liaison to Directors of Student Affairs. Relieves VCSA of minor administrative matters and handles requests for information or approval. Monitors and oversees City Park campus Student Technology Enhancement Programs (STEP) budget, the budgets of four divisions for approved purchases and prepares reports. Supervises and approves requests for printing and duplicating services, purchasing of supplies, equipment and services. Prepares and maintains payroll as well

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as personnel records for office staff and areas reporting to the VCSA/Exec Dean. Verify accuracy and validity of paperwork submitted for approval. Also prepares Travel, Personnel transactions and Contracts. Composes and types memos, schedules, correspondences and reports. Reviews publications, directives, announcements and refers information to VCSA/Exec Dean, appropriate Deans, Departments and staff. Coordinates special meetings and functions as needed. Collects reports and assignments from the division Deans and Directors. Represents VCSA/Exec Dean via telephone, personal contacts, meetings, conferences and the general public. Performs all other duties as assigned.

April 2016 – May 2017

Executive Assistant Cox Automotive/Dealertrack Technologies

Coordinates the schedules of senior management, sets appointments, and creates agenda, attends and participates in weekly meetings; coordinates business travel and expenses along with coordinating meeting equipment and appointments; Maintains calendar, new business opportunities and expense reimbursements for Senior Staff and Inside Sales. Assisted with marketing campaign for RTSLA, negotiating and scheduling with vendors and media entities. Assists senior management in implementation and all functions related to various projects. Create purchase requisitions and obtains approval, place orders for office equipment/supplies and maintains record for budgeting purposes. Prepares various analytical reports reflecting Operations costs. Assists with audits for Operations management team and the financial impact of production and expenses. Establish electronic fling process. Screens phone calls and incoming mail for senior management. Identifies risks with clients’ customer services and refers to Client Service Representative. Organize office events as needed.

May 2013 – October 2015

Executive Asst/Office Manager Barriere Construction Co, LLC Assisted Division Manager, Project Managers and Estimators. Prepare documents for bids, including ordering appropriate bonds and insurance. Able to meet timely deadlines. Prepare and send out Subcontracts, Service orders and Master Service Agreements, following up to ensure timely responses. Process incoming contracts, applying for payment and performance bonds, proper insurance and handling execution and return of contracts in a timely manner. Keep bid calendar updated. Prepare and compile reports for weekly meeting. Prepare prequalification packages. Issue checks and maintain Petty Cash checking account. Process applicants and administer assessment tests as well as orchestrate new hire process. Orchestrate travel arrangements. Order food/refreshments for meetings and trainings. Organize and plan retirement parties. Track my credit card purchases in a software system.

Sept 2009 – May 2011 Belo Broadcasting Co

Account Executive WWL-TV/WUPL/NewsWatchTV Sell advertising to local advertisers and agencies for 3 TV stations and stations’ website. Primarily responsible for developing new business while maintaining and servicing existing accounts. Outstanding ability to develop rapport and establish professional relationships with clients. Ability to interpret statistical and research information to develop sales presentations and packages to meet clients’ needs. Work with accounting department on any credit or collection issues. Display strong understanding of the web and seek out marketing opportunities for potential advertisers.

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August 2007 – Sept 2009 Louisiana Media Company

Media Account Executive WVUE-TV Fox 8

Highly motivated, dependable, self-starter. Very good organizational and prospecting

skills. Sold advertising to local advertisers and agencies. Primarily responsible for

developing new business and service existing accounts. Developed sales presentations

and packages to meet clients’ needs. Work with accounting department on any credit or

collection issues. Displayed strong understanding of the web and seek out marketing

opportunities for potential advertisers.

May 1997 – Oct 2005 Times-Picayune Publishing Corp.

Advertising Account Executive

Outstanding success with building and maintaining relationship with clients. Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure environment. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Responsibilities include interacting directly with clients, maintaining account portfolio while building new accounts. Maintain contact with clients and orchestrate post-sale professional services. Prepared confidential sales reports for presentation to senior management on a monthly basis. Ability to meet and exceed monthly goals.

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