DEIRDRA M. PURYEAR
New Orleans, LA 70117
267-***-**** / **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Top notch professional with over twenty-five years of experience including managing business relations and special projects at a management level. Excellent problem resolution, written and oral communication skills.
EDUCATION
Strayer University
June 2014 Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration
Strayer University
June 2018 Master’s Degree - Management and Leadership
Robert Half International, New Orleans, LA April 2022 to Present
Administrative Assistant
Hiring qualified employees and getting employees properly training,
Writing a company manual on various policies, health benefits and the corporate culture of the organization.
Keeping the books, recording revenue from any sales and keeping track of all expenses and profits.
Coordinating payments of sales taxes as well as federal and state income taxes on a quarterly or semiannual basis.
Developing business plans, writing brochures and direct mail packages, or coordinating various advertisements.
Center of Joy, Philadelphia PA/New Orleans, LA January 2014 to Present
Executive Director
Board Governance: Works with board to fulfill the organization mission.
Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources enough to ensure the financial health of the organization
Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach
Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate
Cisco Systems (ADECCO TEMPORARY SERVICES) Washington, DC February 2012 to January 2014
Executive Assistant
Anticipated and facilitated organizational, administrative, support, and clerical needs to contribute to the effective operation of the department. Completed work assignments where considerable judgment, tact, creativity, and initiative were required in resolving problems.
Provided administrative support for Vice President Global Technology Policy who travels approximately 200 days per year and general needs of departmental staff
Prepared and submit expense reports
Prepared Power Point presentations utilizing charts, diagrams, and graphs
Maintained departmental budget, invoice, and purchase orders
Prepared reports, memos, letters, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software
MOBILECOM SOLUTIONS, INC., Philadelphia, PA May 2008 - August 2011
Director Business Operations
Managed all cost, schedules, and estimation activities in accordance with corporate and program policies and procedures. Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills to work effectively across multiple disciplines
Provided offer, lay-off and termination letters; provided position searches and managed COBRA
Located and approved payroll provider
Administrator for payroll and medical benefits
Managed and negotiated vendor contracts
Located and approved medical and business Insurance provider
Administrator for corporate auto, worker’s compensation, and general business insurance
Worked closely with legal for contract and immigration needs
Managed accounts payables and receivables, utilizing Quick Books
Coordinated hotel, rail, car, and air travel, domestic and international
Coordinated quarterly board meetings and monthly sales and senior management meetings
Administered stock certificates
MOBILECOM SOLUTIONS, INC., Philadelphia, PA 2006 – 2008
Office Manager
CORCELL, INC., Philadelphia, PA 2005 – 2006
Executive Administrative Assistant
TERADYNE AND GILLETTE (TOTAL CLERICAL SERVICES) Boston, MA 2004 – 2005
Executive Assistant
Telecorp/AT&T 2000 - 2002
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Teligent 1997 – 2000
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Sprint Spectrum/Sprint PCS 1994 – 1997
Receptionist/Sr. Administrative Assistant
American Express 1991 – 1994
Receptionist
SKILLS
Supervisory, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Windows, Oracle, Paychex/ADP payroll, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Adobe Photoshop, Bullhorn, Iprocurement, Iexpense, WebEx, and Telepresence