Redell Sherrill

Summerville, SC

Executive Assistant

Productive and accomplished executive assistant offering 15+ years of success, providing thorough and skillful administrative support to c-suite administrators and other team members. Background includes office administration, prioritizing and completing projects, and coordinating multiple schedules. Outstanding communicator and relationship- builder who quickly learns new processes and businesses to thrive in fast-paced environments where handling high- profile projects and coordinating complex workflows are necessary. Core Competencies:

Administrative Operations

Project Management

Confidential Materials Handling

Operational Streamlining

Complex Travel Planning

Expense Reporting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Relationship Building

Multi-Calendar Management

Research & Data Collection

Problem Resolution

Policies & Procedures

CAREER OVERVIEW

COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Walterboro SC

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2021 - Present 2021-Present

Assists Superintendent and Board of Trustees members by performing a variety of complex or specialized administrative and secretarial duties, which include but are not limited to composing and/or preparing reports and correspondence, performing physical and electronic dictation, researching and compiling data, scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing meeting materials, maintaining computer record-keeping operations, establishing and maintaining filing systems, making travel and conference arrangements, processing professional membership applications/records for Superintendent, etc.

Travels to and attends all Board meetings, held after regular work hours;

Coordinates the preparation of meeting agendas and materials;

Prepares agendas and supporting documentation for delivery to Board members;

Records, transcribes and publishes meeting minutes;

Prepares correspondence pertaining to Board matters; maintains related files;

Handles requests for assistance with concerns and complaints from school personnel, parents, other districts, agencies and the general public;

Answers questions about Board policies;

Briefs Superintendent as necessary;

Serves as liaison for active legal cases with representing attorneys;

Types, copies, files and mails various routine and confidential letters of correspondence, reports, newsletters and official documents;

Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve information;

Generates computer reports as required.

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (USC) – Charleston, SC GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR 2018 - 2021

2016 - 2021

Support South Carolina Translational Research (SCTR) Institute by interpreting federal, state, MUSC, and sponsor policies, procedures, and regulations for grants administration; manage grants totaling $25M. Handle grant closeout process, including reallocation efforts, invoicing, and financial reporting. Support SCTR Finance Office activities, including managing adjusted budgets and updating operating budgets with personnel actions. 843-***-**** adr188@r.postjobfree.com LinkedI n

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Created refined matrix for budgeting on four different grants, reconciled accounts, and sent monthly updates of balance for each grant to program directors and coordinators.

Drastically improved communications with program directors and coordinators in four months by restructuring standard operating procedures to handle grant communications with various departments. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST 2016 – 2017

Accountable for authorization of all procurement related activities by developing, reviewing, and approving solicitations for acquisitions of goods and services at most practical value. Managed contracts to ensure appropriate award based on source selection method and compliant with SC Procurement Code.

Developed solicitation documents, including scope, instructions to offerors, work specifications, qualifications, award criteria, terms and conditions, bidding schedules, and necessary attachments.

Provided exceptional customer service by promptly fielding inquiries and resolving vendor issues with payment or services and goods purchased.

eRA Commons experience to include assistant for department PIs, tracked status of grant application and submission process

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS – Walterboro, SC 1995 - 2016 Delivered superior-level administrative support for two c-suite administrators; maintained calendars, handled correspondence, and coordinated travel arrangements. Performed various administrative duties, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, invoicing, inventory, and accounts payable. Created and maintained various databases and reporting using Microsoft Office programs.

Streamlined communications to various teacher and administrative groups by creating mail distribution lists within two weeks.

Coordinated and implemented various workshops and programs for 100+ district personnel.

Established network of contacts with various agencies to host meetings in conjunction with school district administrators within three weeks by continuously engaging with various community partners.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science, Information Systems, Walden University MUSC Integrated Departmental Education for Administrators (IDEA) Pre & Post Award Work South Carolina State Department of Education Career Development Facilitator (CDF) National Association of Education Office Professionals (NAEOF) Certified Educational Officer Employee (CEOE)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

MS Office Suite Desktop Publishing

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