Houston, TX *****
Summary of Qualifications
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL that is self-motivated and capable of handling complex tasks to achieve organizational goals. I am able to utilize teamwork and problem-solving abilities to execute solutions. Effective communicator with the ability to manage and deliver initiatives that convey value for both management and third-party stakeholders in the areas of M/W/DBE compliance and diversity.
Employment History
MWDBE Outreach and Compliance Specialist October 2017 – August 2018
Dragados USA (SH288 Toll Lanes Project) Houston, TX
Attend MWDBE initiatives to promote subcontractor opportunities for SH288 Toll Lanes Project
Attend internal meetings with management regarding DBE Program
Answer and receive calls from subcontractors inquiring about DBE contract opportunities
Assist DBE Liaison with monthly compliance documents
Follow up with subcontractors monthly on compliance documentation
Contact subcontractors to verify correct email and/or mailing address for bid proposals submissions
Created spreadsheets to track daily time for field workers
Input data of subcontractors into DBE spreadsheet using excel
Create DBE subcontractor files and file correspondence
Interface with Engineering and Field personnel to conduct Commercially Useful Function onsite visits
DBE Administrative Assistant February 2017 – October 2017
TRS Staffing Services Houston, TX
Answered and received calls from subcontractors inquiring about contract opportunities
Assisted DBE Liaison with monthly compliance documents (copied checks and emailed required DBE forms)
Attend MWDBE Outreach/Diversity events
Contacted subcontractors to verify correct email and/or mailing address
Prepared daily call logs, as well as, ordered DBE supplies
Inputted data on subcontractors into DBE spreadsheet and recorded monthly outreach events
Created DBE subcontractor files and filed correspondence
Assisted DBE Liaison with meetings and any other work as assigned
Assisted DBE Liaison with Commercially Useful Function onsite visits
Administrative Assistant July/2015 – January/2017
YRC Freight Houston, TX
Customer Service
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Pre-called customers to schedule delivery
Prepared DR’s & BOL
Requested LOA
Prepared daily workbook, spreadsheet, in Oracle also purchased office supplies as well as equipment, also authorization for capital expenditures
Input data on truck departures and arrival, input timecards, schedule loads
Track Freight
Answered phones
Assisted management in recurring reports.
Administrative Assistant February/2011 – August/2014
UPS Houston, TX
Prepared daily workbook, spreadsheets of expense reports, updated insurance, yard checks, DOT regulations, input data (freight) on truck departures and arrival, including vendor trucks. Vendor trucks had to meet UPS standards and codes before entering the property. Schedule loads
Answered phones
Assisted management in recurring reports.
Provided support to two Managers
General secretarial duties
Administrative Assistant September/2008 – September/2009
MetroplexCore Houston, TX
Maintained and updated complex calendars for executives, prioritizes mail, faxes, and other correspondences.
Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, events and other similar activities for executives, which coordinating travel as well as lodging arrangements.
Established, maintained, and updated files, databases, records to internal departments, employees, external clients and business contacts.
Operated a fifteen-line switchboard transferring on incoming calls throughout the company.
Prepared monthly expense reports for executives, assist management in recurring reports.
Provided support to Executive department Managers.
Field Administrative Assistant August/2007 – September/2008
Recon Services/Chevron Houston, TX
Prepared daily workbook, spreadsheet to facilitate 60 jobs orders per day.
Tracked cost of materials used on field sites, implemented policies, and standards required by Recon/Chevron.
Scheduled, equipment, and coordinated travel for field site personnel.
Coordinated office correspondence, purchase orders and requisitions ordered supplies for sites.
Prepared letters and memos for perspective vendors using Microsoft Word to maintain the vendor files.
Evaluated payroll time cards and monitor monthly expenditure reports.
Education
Associates Degree in Special & Elementary Education 1978 – 1980
Mississippi Gulf Coast Jr. College Gautier, MS
Skills
Written & Oral Communication ● Strong Work Ethic
Microsoft Office 2010 ● Public Speaking experience
Aconex ● Strategic Partnership
Nitsuko 20 Line Switchboard ● Small Business Outreach
SmartBid ● Contract Compliance
Certifications
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Certificate, MetroplexCore, Houston, TX 2009
Chevron Loss Prevention System Certificate, Recon, Houston, TX 2007
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