Administrative Assistant Division Director

Wanda Lynette Wright

*** *. *** ******, ***. ***, Frederick, Maryland 21701 Phone: 240-***-**** E-MAIL: **********@*****.***

SUMMARY: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a strong work-ethic with over fifteen years of administrative and secretarial experience working in various Federal Government and Private Sector businesses.

EXPERIENCE:

September 2010 – July 2019 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/CONTRACTOR, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, Maryland, Division of Developmental Biology. I provided administrative support to six labs. I prepared both foreign and domestic travel authorizations and vouchers in the Concur database. I prepared personnel actions for new personnel along with renewals and terminations. I collected and coordinated background material for personnel requests. I prioritized work and activities ensuring deadlines were met and confidential or time-sensitive materials were disseminated and delivered to intended recipients.

November 2007 – PRESENT Rachel C. Wright, LLC, Family-Owned Business. I assist my family and oversee the performance of investment properties. I interact and communicate with building contractors, realtors, property managers, new tenants, city and zoning board officials. I review and approve housing plans for build-outs, renovations, and lease negotiations. I facilitate repairs, cleaning and upkeep of properties.

February 1997 – September 2010 CONTRACTOR/TEMPORARY WORKER, I provided administrative, executive and secretarial support in various Federal and private sector office environments. I coordinated and arranged training and registration for Dental Health Professionals to attend continuing education courses. Composed and typed letters and memos. I prepared travel authorizations, vouchers, advances, grants, letters of subsistence and other duties related to travel. Transcribed manuscripts and letters from Dictaphone machine onto Microsoft Word. Organized and coordinated meetings. Maintain time and attendance for staff. Formatted manuscripts and generated bibliographies. Maintain mailing lists and track data using spreadsheets. Proofread and edit Scientific Reviewers critiques. Placements included:

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Loan Mitigation, Frederick, Maryland

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia

National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases, Endocrine & Metabolic Diseases, Bethesda, Maryland

Voice of America, Multimedia Broadcasting Service, U.S. Government, Washington, DC

National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland

National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Office of Behavioral Social Sciences and Research, Bethesda, Maryland

Central State Hospital, Facilities Medical Director’s Office, Petersburg, Virginia

National Institute of Health, National Library of Medicine, Extramural Program, Bethesda, Maryland.

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Gaithersburg, Maryland

July 1994 – February 1997 SECRETARY, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Rockville, Maryland. Participated in workgroups and meetings to provide recommendations for improvement in administrative

operations and procedures. Prepared documents for the appointment of experts, consultants and committee members. Typed a variety of material in the form of memoranda, briefing materials, and reports. Maintained time and attendance records for Division staff. Prepared travel arrangements and related travel documents for staff.

May 1991 – July 1994 SECRETARY, Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, Maryland. Worked directly with Division Director and provided guidance and assistance in the processing and timely completion of special projects and workflow. Maintained time and attendance records for Division staff. Prepared travel arrangements and related travel documents for staff.

EDUCATION:

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Area of Concentration, Psychology

Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia Area of Concentration, Psychology

SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent in Maryland and Virginia

Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, MS Outlook, Lotus Notes

Bureau Employee Achievement Recognition Award, and Cash Awards

Writing and Proofreading Workshops with certificates upon completion

Maximizing your Potential, Effective Communication Strategies, and Stress Management Workshops

References Available Upon Request

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