J. Denae Hatcher
***********@*****.***
Gurley, Al 35758
PERSONAL STATEMENT:
I am a highly motivated and hardworking Senior Level Executive Administrative Assistant, with over six
years’ experience in administrative support. I have the proven ability to stay on top of demands
in a fast-paced environment by effectively using down time to meet demands and increasing
productivity. I am best known in my prior profession for time management, excellent verbal
and written communication with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships while
exceeding expectations. I am seeking a new position where I can bring immediate value and
strengths, while developing my current skills further.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sr. Executive Assistant to the Vice President and General Manager of Strategic
Systems – L3Harris/Aerojet Rocketdyne – July 2018-September 2024
I began working at Aerojet Rocketdyne in July of 2018 as the Sr. Executive Assistant to the
Missile Defense Director. I provided several administrative skills to ensure smooth
communication with customers and suppliers, as well as other internal departments. This sector was
responsible for over $500M in annual revenue. In addition to supporting the Director of the
Missile Defense Sector, I also supported several other directors of different sectors, program
mangers and all teammates to include departments of Quality, Engineering and Accounting. On
July 28th 2023 L3Harris completed the purchase of Aerojet Rocketdyne forming the 4th business
segment of the company. At that time my current manager was promoted to Vice President and
General Manager of The Strategic Systems Sector. My manager requested me to move up along with him. During my six plus years at Aerojet Rocketdyne I was trusted with the following
job requirements:
Calendar Management and Scheduling using Outlook
Travel Coordination and Reservations through Concur
Expense Reports through Concur
Coordinating Meetings/Events using Teams Microsoft 365
Microsoft Suite
Greet and provide general support to visitors using Easy Lobby systems
Develop, implement and improve office policies and procedures.
Work closely with other administrative supporting staff to form a collaborative and positive working environment.
Account Executive WZDX FOX54 – NEXSTAR Broadcasting, Huntsville,
Alabama December 2014 – March 2016
I began working for FOX54 in December of 2014. My fiancé at the time, was given a
wonderful job opportunity here in Huntsville, Al. While reviewing the market and opportunities
here for myself, I chose FOX54 as my new home. After much debate, I left in March of 2016 to
give birth to our new baby girl, Edna Daigh Hatcher.
My job requirements were as follows:
Manage and maintain current agency accounts while growing share and revenue.
Manage and maintain current direct local advertising accounts.
Acquiring new and nontraditional advertisers.
Wide Orbit Traffic and Sales, while converting to OSI
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Outlook
Account Executive WIAT CBS42 – LIN Media, Birmingham
Alabama March 2013 – December 2014
Recruited to CBS42 in March of 2013, my job requirements were as follows:
Manage and maintain current agency accounts while growing share and revenue.
Manage and maintain current direct local advertising accounts.
Acquiring new and nontraditional advertisers.
Wide Orbit Traffic and Sales
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Outlook
Account Executive WTTO The CW21 and WABM MY68 – Sinclair
Broadcast, Birmingham Alabama
February 2007 – March 2013
I began working for Sinclair Broadcast in February of 2007. Having no sales experience at all,
within my first year I was among the top 50 Account Executives in direct local new business. My
job responsibilities were as follows:
Manage and maintain current agency accounts while growing share and revenue.
Manage and maintain current direct local advertising accounts.
Acquiring new and nontraditional advertisers.
OSI Traffic
Ad Connections
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Outlook
EDUCATION:
● Pelham High School – Graduated in 1998
● University of Alabama – August 1998 to March 1999
Major: Business Management
Minor: Human Psychology
● Jefferson State Community College – May 1999 to May 2002
Major: Business Management
Minor: Human Psychology
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS:
● My children, Dalson R. Brantley, 19yr old son and Edna D. Hatcher, 8yr daughter.
● My husband, Sims B. Hatcher
● Running is a passion and any other excise
● Live music and the outdoors