WANDA E. WHITE

*** ******* ***** • Tucker, Georgia 30084

770-***-**** • ad4gi6@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Poised, polished, highly productive professional with over 20 years of excellent Administrative Assistant and Executive Administrative Assistant skills coupled with an extensive Legal Assistant skill set. Thrives in a multi-task environment with the ability to project a courteous, helpful, professional image, while exercising initiatives and judgment in making decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Handled routine assignments effectively and efficiently. Delivered excellent client/customer service as supported by the positive feedback and retention of customers. Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with a high degree of attention to detail. Strong, dedicated, and dependable team player, serving as the right arm to supporting Vice President, Director and/or Managers.

Self-Starter • Project Manager • Critical Thinker • Event and Presentation Coordinator •

Strong Work Ethic • Works Independently and as a Team Player •

Excellent Interpersonal Skills • Proactive Problem-Solver • Outstanding Organization Skills •

Handles Confidential Information with Discretion •

Extensive Professional Experience with Executive Level Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE SALVATION ARMY, Atlanta, Georgia - 2022 – Present

Provider of food, clothing, and shelter to those in need, with a mission to spread the gospel throughout the universe.

Key Accomplishments

Provided excellent administrative support while delivering top notch assistance to the Assistant Territorial Secretary for Program Territorial Overseas Projects Officer.

Intercept donations and process through the OCS system in preparation for Finance Dept.

Forward letters of appreciation to donors/sponsors in a timely fashion, monthly.

Maintain department’s filing system and created a file index for easy find.

Assisted in the preparation of various documents and multiple materials used during an Annual Bible Conference.

Impeccable telephone skills and interaction with Bible Conference attendees by providing detailed information regarding the Bible Conference event and Guest Speakers/Singers.

Outstanding team player and right arm to Direct Report.

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, Atlanta, Georgia • 2013 - 2018

Manufacturer, retailer, and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.

Executive Administrative Assistant & Administrative Assistant III

Provided Top Echelon administrative support, delivered optimum administrative assistance to C-Level Executives / Directors, in addition to supporting the Equipment Commercialization Engineers and Environment & Sustainability staff.

Key Accomplishments

Proven ability to identify issues, obstacles, opportunities and developed and implemented solutions.

Established priorities systematically by differentiating between urgent, important, and unimportant.

Responsible for managing and retaining highly secured Company documents.

Managed C-Level Executives / Directors' calendars and logistics for staff/vendors.

Ability to accurately polish a document for readability, style, substance, and grammatical accuracy.

Consistently maintained a positive rapport with colleagues and clients.

Proven effective and efficient mode of thinking with the ability to skillfully analyze, assess, react, and resolve matters.

Utilized accounting knowledge by encompassing a range of activities related to financial record-keeping, analysis, and reporting. Day-to-day utilization of accounting software (Concur) and applying generally accepted, principles, assurance, audit, and technical areas of accounting.

Monitored team spending to safeguard budget overages.

Analyzed and completed a given task in a time sensitive manner.

Ensured all external guest, job candidates, etc. were properly registered with the company's in-house security and escorted to their destinations.

Yielded ownership in coordinating and maintaining engineering tools, fountains, coolers, and vending equipment transported to the appointed location within the given timeframe.

Assumed leadership responsibility in mastering every aspect of the position and beyond.

Coordinated and scheduled ongoing meetings, meeting logistics, i.e., catering, audio-visual equipment, and conference/telepresence calls as required.

Researched and coordinated off-site volunteer activities i.e., Habitat for Humanity, Dream Weavers, S.E. Atlanta Brain Tumor Foundation headed by 11-Alive’s Chris Holcomb for the Equipment Commercialization Engineering (ECE) team, in addition to campaigning for participation from colleagues associated with ECE.

Writer and editor for Company’s Engagement Team’s monthly newspaper.

GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) ENERGY, Atlanta, Georgia • 2010 – 2013

Products and services range from aircraft engines, power generation, and oil and gas.

Executive Administrative Assistant / Channel Executive Assistant / Administrator

Provided administrative support for the GE Company Headquarters’ Quality, Power & Water and Learning Divisions (Domestic and International) for C-Level Executives and their direct reports.

Key Accomplishments

Maintained, input and updated training information into the company's "My-Learning" system.

Researched, coordinated, and distributed Six Sigma training materials worldwide.

Communicated with key stakeholders and maintained and managed the department's distribution list.

Executed and established re-occurring reports for Company’s Six-Sigma Learning staff.

Supported staff with new hire/onboarding company process; interfaced with candidates, arranged interview schedules, updated the company's hire system and workflows in support of employment offers in accordance with company's policy and procedures.

Investigated and negotiated with new local vendors, which saved the company $60K annually for rewards and recognition.

BARRASSO, USDIN, LLC, New Orleans, Louisiana • 2008 – 2010

Litigation Law Firm

Legal Secretary – Commercial Litigation

Generated, composed, edited, and revised discovery responses, pleadings, court filings and common forms of legal correspondence.

Key Accomplishments

Ensured documents were prepared and filed in accordance with Louisiana's court specified guidelines.

Coordinated meetings travel logistics and submission of expense reports given a timetable.

Demonstrated tact and professional demeanor while mediating communications between attorney and client.

The Willard Law Firm, New Orleans, LA • 2/2008 - 10/2008

Personal Injury and Family Law Practice

(Volunteer) Legal Assistant & Office Manager

Key Accomplishments

Legal Assistant to two partners in Personal Injury and Family Law Practice

Provided legal assistance in statewide multi-million-dollar NOPSE Justice class-action lawsuit.

Performed one-on-one sessions with over 3,500 claimants in completing claim information regarding state-wide class action lawsuit, assisted in the claimant interview process.

Prepared, transcribed, edited, and revised legal documents, i.e., Correspondence, Motions, Answers and Response within a given timeframe.

Submitted monthly invoices for payment and generated the firm's monthly billing statements.

Alston & Bird, LLP, Atlanta, GA • 5/2001 – 2/2005

International Law Firm

Legal Assistant

Key Accomplishments

Legal Secretary/Assistant to Senior Partner along with two Associates within the firm's Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Anti-Trust and Trial Practice Groups, and paralegals.

Prepared, transcribed, edited, and revised legal documents in accordance with attorney’s specifications, i.e., Correspondence, Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, Answers, Memorandums, and Responses to opposing parties’ demands.

Provided project assistance in nationwide Dow Asbestos, Enron, and various high profiled legal cases.

Processed and submitted travel expenses reimbursements and time entry.

Utilized account skills such as understanding generally accepted accounting principles and mathematical comprehension.

Extensive calendar management, file maintenance, and meeting coordination.

Macey, Wilensky & Hennings, LLP, Atlanta, GA • 2/1997 – 05/2001

Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, Financial Services and Entertainment Law Firm

Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant to two Partners, one Associate and two Paralegals within the firm’s Family Law, Tax and Bankruptcy Practice departments.

Interfaced professionally and confidentially with high profile clients.

Prepped clients for upcoming depositions and/or mediations.

Prepared, transcribed, edited, and revised legal documents in accordance with attorney’s specifications, i.e., Correspondence, Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, Answers, Memorandums, and Responses to opposing parties’ demands.

Day-to-day interaction with the firm's clients and/or potential clients.

EDUCATION

Certified Administrative Professional – Kennesaw State College – Continuing Education

Associate degree - Business Administration – Delgado Junior College – New Orleans, LA

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

MS Office Suite 365

(Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Concur, Oracle, SAP, Workday, SharePoint, Telepresence, Documentum, KO Buy, OCS

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member of Georgia Association of Legal Assistants,

Certified Member of NALS

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

Member of Toast Masters

Accomplished Author and Writer

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