SHARON T. BETTIS
Bowie, MD 20720
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E-mail: ****************@*****.***
Professional Summary: Years of experience as an executive assistant in the non-profit,
for profit and Federal Government. Specialized experience includes handling sensitive
and confidential information, anticipating needs of executives, and conference planning
and events. Possess the knowledge skills and ability to interact with all levels of
management, associates, and outside clients/customers. Ability to develop, initiate and
implement new policies to increase productivity in the workplace. Proficient in
MSOffice Suites, Contact Ease, TimeSheet Professional, and Lotus Notes.
Executive Administration Management
Initiate, develop, and implement office internal policies and procedures relative to
company operations.
Review, sort and prioritize mail on behalf of executives.
Manage staff and ensure effective workflow of both administrative support
Draft, type, proofread, and edit correspondence representing CEOs, partners, and
other key executives.
Schedule appointments, manage calendars and prepare briefing materials in
advance of meetings.
Prepare meeting minutes. (All Hands Meeting and Managers Daily Meeting)
Manage executive level schedules effectively by identifying priorities, and
modifying changes in priorities.
Serve as timekeeper and payroll administrator for over 200 people.
Coordinate complex international and domestic travel
Event/Conference Planning Management
Coordination of meetings, reserve conference rooms
Select venues for Board of Directors meetings both in house and off-site
Arrange appropriate refreshments or full catering needs.
Ensure appropriate equipment and audiovisual services are available for
meetings.
Prepare meeting/conference attendee folders, name badges, and welcome
packages.
Human Resources Management
Supervise six employees at OCI. This included two administrative assistants,
receptionists and maintenance workers for the office.
Work with management regarding issues involving personnel, policies and
procedures, and HR matters affecting administrative personnel.
Participate in studies and made recommendations relative to management
activities.
Responsible for the rewrite of Contractors’ Handbook
Edit Employee Handbook for verification of facts, grammar, and punctuation.
Financial Management
Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
Prepare check requests, company expense reports, purchase requisitions, supply
orders, travel authorizations and reimbursements.
Process travel arrangements for both civilian and military personnel while on
contract with Bethesda Naval Hospital. (Contract)
Reconcile Corporate American Express while employed with Bell
Atlantic/Verizon and personal credit card use by Partners at Bates White, LLC.
Member of Task Force in the development of travel guidelines for EMSC
Research and verified “good standing” of company with state and federal
government agencies while working at The Data Entry Company
Employment History
Optimization Consulting, Inc. - Executive Assistant to the VP/Owner
February 2009 –October 2009
Black Women’s Health Imperative - Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
August 2007 – February 2009
Bates White, LLC - Executive Assistant to Energy & Corporate Finance
August 2005 – February 2006 (Temp)
February 2006 – August 2007
Development Alternatives, Inc - Executive Assistant to Corporate Responsibility
December 2004 – August 2005
United Way of America - Executive Assistant to President & Office of the General
Counsel
July 2002 – May 2003 (Temp)
United Way of America – Senior Associate National Corporate Leadership
May 2003 – August 2004
Emergency Medical Services for Children - Executive Assistant – Marketing
April 1998 – June 2002
Bethesda Naval Medical Center - Travel Coordinator (Contract)
Information Management Center
March 1997 – April 1998
National Housing Partnership - Leasing Agent, Event Coordinator
September 1995 – March 1997
Bell Atlantic/Verizon - Associate
May 1972 – March 1993