SANDRA K. ALEXANDER
Objective:
I am interested in a challenging position where I can utilize and expand my existing knowledge and administrative ability. I am seeking the opportunity to become an intricate part of a successful and dynamic group of professionals in a fast-paced environment with growth potential.
Profile:
I have over 20 years of progressive and broadbased experience. I’m a creative thinker and action taker who possess excellent interpersonal skills and the professional spirit necessary for implementing and accomplishing significant responsibility. I interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors, agency representatives, executive-level staff, and elected/appointed government officials. I have a proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team of professionals.
Computer Skills:
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (2007, 2010 Vista & XP )
Softwares: MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook,
Professional Experience:
Provider, Vessel Home Health Care (2018-2024)
Provide daily in-home care to client. (Part-Time)
Substitute Teacher, Klein ISD (2018-2019)\
I served as a substitute for grades K-12 (Part-Time)
Administrative Assistant City of Houston, PWE, Street and Drainage Division (2009-2018)
Perform a variety of professional administrative functions. Assist team in meeting goals. Prepare procurement requisitions for equipment and services. Ensure purchasing policies and procedures are followed. Assist supervisors with training (HEAR, LMS etc.) Prepare disciplinary actions. Manage/edit org. charts. schedules meetings. Represent manager at meetings. Monitor, open, close and review open 311 service/Lagan service request. Communicate with various vendors regarding services. Communicate with citizens regarding complaints. Monitor/Schedule conference rooms to ensure availability. Prepare new hire packages once selected. Various SAP functions (Time reports, ordering supplies, view purchase orders)
Administrative Associate City of Houston, PWE, Right of Way/ Fleet Maintenance (2006-2009)
Responsibilities include: Coordinating and managing the Maintenance Manager’s calendar and professional tasks; drafting and preparing executive level correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets. Greet and assist guest. Prepare requisitions for services. Maintain and update employee organizational charts for the Storm Sewer Division. Prepare yearly evaluations (EPE). Communicates with various contractor involving in house services. Operates 311 Database, search active requests, creating new requests, and closing completed jobs. Interact with citizens over the phone. Maintain communication between districts, and other department/divisions. Communicate with utility companies regarding citizens concerns. Compute & distribute weekly, monthly, & yearly totals for daily work orders. Tracks monthly expenditures. Implemented and maintains filing system. Prepare periodic reports. Assist with special projects when needed.
Administrative Associate City of Houston, BSD, Property Management (2004-2006)
Report directly to the Assistant Chief of Operations. Performs professional administrative related task. Compiles data for use in a variety of reports, surveys, inventories and studies. Composes edits and type’s correspondence, and directives, etc., schedules meetings, prepare requisitions, keeps record of all yearly expenditures, and coordinates parking. Coordinates special projects and conducts field investigations to evaluate project progress. Prepare reports, communicates with various contractor concerning project, Assist clients with various concerns.
Administrative Associate City of Houston BSD, Director’s Office Houston, TX (1994 – 2004)
Responsibilities include general correspondence, schedules meetings, speaking engagements, confirm meetings, and provide general information to public. Disseminates policies & procedures and assist with special projects. Distribution of outgoing mail, prepares agenda for executive staff meetings, greets and assist guest. Track timekeeping, and handled confidential records. Implemented and maintains interdepartmental filing system, answers and directs phone calls.
Education:
Prairie View A&M University – 1983 – 1986
Major: Child Development Major; Minor: Economics
American Beauty Academy – 1989 – 1991
Major: Cosmetology (License obtained)
Courses of Special Study
Time Management, Stress Management
San Jacinto College- 2007
Public Service Administration
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