Administrative Assistant Office

Lavonna Gardner

***** ** ******, #***, *******, Texas 77068

832-***-**** *******.*******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

* Resourceful and experienced Administrative Assistant with a wealth of experience handling high-level executives by anticipating their professional needs as well as that of the team to ensure the smooth operation of office and proactively identifying and resolving problems that may impede progress, cause delay or missed deadlines.

* Strong history of providing top-notch clerical support and operational assistance to support executive and staff needs and labeled A-Performer and listed among the top administrative assistants at ExxonMobil the last 5+ years with a total of 12 years at the company.

* Capable of handling high-volume business inquiries, multiple phone lines and projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and very little oversight. Diplomatic communicator and self-motivated worker with decisive nature necessary to manage independent work.

SKILLS

* Proficient Microsoft Office, OneNote, & SharePoint

* Project/Event Planning & Execution

* Invoice Processing

* Payroll & Timekeeping Management

* Effective communication with all levels internally and externally

* Travel and Calendar Management

* Audit and Generate Expense Reports

* Event & Conference Planning

* Resourceful & Technologically Savvy

* Budgeting & Monthly Reporting

* Office Products/Equipment Maintenance

WORK HISTORY

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 08/2008 to 08/2019

ExxonMobil - Spring, TX

* Provided logistical support for executives and 25+ staff

* Managed meetings including room reservations, agenda preparation, and creation & distribution of meeting materials

* Managed executive calendars

* Payroll & Timekeeping Management

* Audited and created expense reports for self, management and staff

* Conference & Event Planning and Coordination

* Project Management and Fundraising for charity events

* Domestic and International Travel Planning including securing required passports & visas

* Budgeting & Monthly Reporting

* Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services

* Managed office equipment & inventory maintenance

* Written & verbal communication with all levels internally and externally

* Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff

* Registering and greeting visitors to campus

* Coordinated meetings/teambuilding events by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 10/2006 to 08/2008

Kelly Services - Troy, MI

Same general duties as administrative assistant above as well as skills specific to various groups/organizations.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER 08/1995 to 02/2005

Houston Independent School District - Houston, TX

* Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character

* Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds

* Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance

* Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepared students to take standardized assessments

* Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships

* Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment

* Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods

EDUCATION

Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX BBA

Marketing

Houston Baptist University Houston, TX Education

Alternative Teacher Certification

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