THOMAS CROYLE

LOS ANGELES, CA 310-***-**** ad2wfk@r.postjobfree.com

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Self-directed administrative professional with more than 15 years of experience providing support in private and higher education settings. Excel at collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in developing and delivering policies, procedures, and processes that support departmental operations. Disciplined execution and high level of attention to detail in executing multiple initiatives. Positioned to provide executive level support in the higher education environment.

• Meeting Scheduling • Project Management • Problem Solving

• Travel Arrangements • Records Management • Publication Management

• Privacy & Confidentiality • Space and Inventory

Management

• Event Coordination

Assistant to the Chair, UCLA Department of Physiology Los Angeles, CA May 2019 – November 2021 Operational, administrative, and analytical expertise in providing executive level support for the Chair, including policy and procedure development, budget management and workflow optimization.

• Strategize as a member of the Departmental Management Team in the development and execution of goals and objectives; develop, evaluate, and update policies and procedures regarding faculty issues, and facilitate faculty recruitment efforts.

• Spearhead efficiencies in the utilization of space; design, develop, and renovate administrative, instructional, and research space to streamline operations.

• Manage over 27,000 square feet of space and 300 pieces of scientific equipment for the Department of Physiology

• Partner with Chair and CAO to analyze needs and develop annual budgets to effectively support objectives; coordinate and justify all budgetary requests.

• Represent the department for the DGSOM Business Continuity Plan Assistant to the Chair, UCLA Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology Los Angeles, CA May 2017 – May 2020 (Dual Employment) Authority for grant management, administrative support for PI

• Manage T32 grant; facilitate collection and distribution for research and training opportunities and the Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; analyze and compile relevant data for annual progress reports.

• Anticipate needs and provide administrative support, including travel, event planning, scheduling, and website updates.

Sr. Administrative Analyst, UCLA Department of Neurology Los Angeles, CA March 2017 – May 2019 Authority for grant management, administrative support for PI’s and web updates

• Managed three National Institute of Health grants; facilitated collection and distribution for research and training opportunities and the Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; analyzed and compiled relevant data for annual progress reports.

• Anticipated needs and provided administrative support, including travel and event planning, scheduling, document development, data management, and website updates.

• Organize schedules for visiting prospective students and postdoctoral fellows Bookkeeper for Burke Brentwood Enterprises, Inc. Los Angeles, CA January 2011 – December 2016 Provided bookkeeping services to support business financial performance

• Ensured accurate and comprehensive accounting services, including invoicing, bank reconciliations and tax report development.

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Production Department Manager at NAS Recruitment Communications (An Agency of McCann) Sherman Oaks, CA 2000 – 2008

Provided performance-focused direction to a team of seven production artists overseeing $100K in creative projects weekly for a recruitment firm.

• Developed a pipeline of talent to ensure engagement, accountability, quality, and productivity during a time of decreased budgets and increased pressure.

• Analyzed needs and delegated responsibilities; maintained laser focus on quality control to support high-value outcomes.

• Established and maintained clear channels of communication between account managers, designers, and copywriters to ensure deliverables in time and under budget. Production Artist at NAS Recruitment Communications (An Agency of McCann) Sherman Oaks, CA 1989 – 2000

• Consistently delivered high volume of print ads for recruitment for high-profile clients including Toyota, Verizon Wireless, Taco Bell, and Capitol Group.

• Recipient of “Diamond Award of Excellence” and awarded promotion to Department Manager based on exemplary drive and performance.

Personal Assistant Henri and Janice Lazarof Los Angeles, CA

• Leveraged administrative and interpersonal skills to manage an art estate; facilitated art installations, finances, expenses and payroll to maintain a strong foundation for ongoing operations.

• Provided leadership and direction to a team of six in establishing a culture of engagement, accountability and productivity.

Undergraduate Counselor UCLA Department of Music

• Advised prospective and enrolled undergraduate students; provided information on the application process, degree requirements, and course schedules.

Bachelor of Science, Music Education

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Mac + PC

Microsoft Office

Word, Excel

PowerPoint, Outlook

Adobe Creative Suite

QuickBooks

Quicken

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