Margaret M. Tischer

**** *. ************ **., ***. 603 703-***-**** (mobile)

Arlington, VA 22206 Email : adclon@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary:

An expert in office management and a CEO-level executive assistant in both the federal and private sectors. Areas of expertise include administrative management, meeting and special event planning, complex calendar scheduling, public and government relations, and project management. Very organized, excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent people skills, and excels at project and event management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Executive Assistant/Office Manager, Office of Privacy, Transparency, and Records, Department of the Treasury – August 2016-July 2019

Executive Assistant to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Privacy, Technology, and Records (DASPTR). Responsible calendar management, travel, expense reports, weekly reports to the Assistant Secretary for Management, and other annual reports as required.

Project Manager for annual exhibits in historic Treasury Library. Latest exhibit “The Leadership and Legacy of Alexander Hamilton” opened 9/5/18 and scheduled to run through mid-2019.

Managed 18-month office renovation which included managing two moves of full staff.

Event and meeting manager for PTR including annual team building events, employee engagement training, peer-to-peer training, and other Treasury-related events as assigned.

Coordinates employee individual development plans (IDP) which includes meeting individually with employees annually to discuss training and career goals and working with managers to find and approve training and education options for their employees’ growth and development

Assists DASPTR with staffing and hiring, including writing and revising project descriptions, staffing plans, and serving as liaison with Treasury HR office on staffing, details, contractors, and job postings.

Record, assign, and respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Purchasing for office, including supplies, subscriptions, equipment, and other items as needed.

Assistant to Deputy Assistant Secretary-HR - Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC – May 2011-August 2016

Executive assistant to Deputy Assistant Secretary-Human Resources/Chief Human Capital Officer. (DASHR) Besides handling daily administrative functions of an office of 90+ also managed DASHR’s calendar, travel, meetings, events, and other projects as assigned including: writing weekly report to the Assistant Secretary for Management (ASM), editing Annual Reports, and compiling/inputting quarterly metrics for Stat-reports to ASM.

Upon staff re-organization in FY 2012, took over the additional duties of Special Assistant including all office and facilities management, administrative staff coordination, and project management. This included a managing a move to a new facility for 4 offices on two floors.

In FY 2013 was given additional responsibilities as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator, SharePoint site manager, and safety and emergency coordinator.

In FY 2015 was co-project manager for re-design and upgrade of the DASHR Office SharePoint site. This project included setting up a project time-line, working with IT design consultants, assisting internal DASHR offices with page design and training.

Project manager for second office move to new building in September 2015. Worked with facilities on floor plans, furniture selection, and build-out of new space; handled punch-lists and build-out issues, coordinated packing and clean-up along with disposal and archiving of records and materials, worked with IT office on technology and equipment set-up, and handled all other move and new space-related issues as they arose.

Executive Assistant-Chairman’s Office – Fannie Mae, Washington, DC – March 2011-May 2011

Temporary contract position assigned by Robert Haft & Associates as second executive assistant to the Chairman

Duties included handling public inquiries, calendar management, and administrative support for the Chairman’s special assistants, as well as back-up to senior executive assistant.

Was offered permanent position in May 2011, but declined for position at Department of the Treasury.

Contractor - Loftus & O’Meara Staffing, Chicago, IL - April 2010-January 2011

Temporary and contract positions assigned by Loftus & O’Meara Staffing.

Long-term assignment with The Renaissance Schools Fund (RSF) as Executive Assistant to the CEO. Position included calendar management, office management, special events, and meeting planning.

Long-term assignment with International Education of Students (IES) Abroad as an alumni data coordinator.

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Executive Assistant to the Deans and Faculty Appointment Coordinator - Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine Inova Campus, Falls Church, VA – February 2008 – March 2010

Executive Assistant to the Associate Dean/Department of Surgery Chair and VP of Medical Education and the Assistant Dean/Director of Undergraduate Medical Education including complex calendar management.

Researched, wrote and designed PowerPoint presentations for clinical and teaching presentations.

Managed the Inova campus office, handling all AP, ordering, vendors, and facilities management.

Promoted to Faculty Appointment and Promotions Coordinator in July 2008 and revised faculty appointment and promotion process, streamlining process from 6 months to 8 weeks.

Coordinated special events, meetings and conferences including the annual Faculty Development Seminar and awards luncheon, annual Graduation Reception, and annual Dean’s Welcome Barbeque.

Supervised Front Desk Administrative Coordinator and Classroom Technical Analyst

Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President, HR Business Partners - Freddie Mac, McLean, VA – January 2007 –

December 2007

Handled all day-to-day administrative functions for the Business Partners division including scheduling, travel, meetings, accounts payable, HR employee processing, inter-department liaison, and meeting presentations.

Event and meetings coordinator for Human Resources/Corporate Services Department. Events included annual holiday reception, award receptions, all-hands bi-monthly staff meetings (200+ attendees), and other events.

Manager of Administration - Content Analyst Company, Reston, VA - July 2005 – September 2006

Manager of Administration for small high-tech start-up. Handled all daily administrative functions of office.

Managed human resources, payroll (ADP payroll specialist), benefits, accounts payables/receivables and recruiting.

Acted as Executive Assistant to the CEO handling scheduling, travel, board meetings, and special events.

Supervised Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO and General Counsel– ContentGuard, Inc. (a Microsoft company) – Bethesda, MD -- September 2000 – July 2005

Managed extremely complex calendars, busy domestic and international travel schedules, presentations, and expense reports.

Managed all meetings and events, including board meetings, staff events, and client/corporate meetings.

Coordinated logistics for complex international travel itineraries for CEO, General Counsel, and the Senior Software Promotions Manager who traveled more than 50% annually to meetings across the globe

Promoted to office manager in 2002. Managed two office build-outs and moves working with contractors, designers and building management. Managed all aspects of facilities and office management.

Education:

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA B.A. in Arts Administration

Computer Skills:

MS Word (10), MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint, Apple iPad, Social Media including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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