CELITA GAITHER

Gainesville, VA *****

202-***-****

adx3z8@r.postjobfree.com

Poised with 31-years background delivering skilled office support. Expertise in professional business writing and schedule management. Tech-savvy individual possessing in-depth knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Dedicated Administrative Assistance with solid background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional clerical and operational support for professionals. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office supplies, paperwork and project needs. Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management. Versatile Administrative Assistance accomplished in coordinating programs and leading independent projects. Skilled in reviewing and improving office processes to reduce errors and inefficiencies. Collaborative team player with strong communication and time management abilities. Multitasking Secretary with experience in calendaring systems and meeting coordination. Strong skills in document editing, issue resolution. Considered valuable administrative asset to organization. High-performing Administrative Assistant offers extensive experience working with diverse client base and delivering exceptional results. Polished in managing client relations and liaising with internal stakeholders. Committed to maximizing company profits and meeting office objectives. Results-driven Administrative Assistance with track record of excelling in fast-paced office environments. Committed to driving client retention and loyalty. Offers knowledge of industry terminology, products and services paired with strong technical skills and attention to detail. Account Balancing Reconciliation

Timeline Planning and Management

Data Entry Documentation

Recordkeeping and Bookkeeping

Memo Preparation

Microsoft Office Suite

08/1999 to 04/2009

DOD, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Fort Belvoir, VA

Administrative Assistant

Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel. Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes. Maintained accurate department and customer records. Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.

Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence. Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences. Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing. Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships. Monitored office equipment and scheduled repairs.

Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency. Scheduled staff and monitored resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service. Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity. Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk. 12/1979 to 08/1998

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Alexandria, VA, Virginia

Clerk Typist

Applied administrative skills in support of [inputting and typing correspondence and timesheets for] team members.

Documented and shared daily meeting minutes.

Responded to telephone and email requests for information. Drafted and corrected professional business letters, internal memoranda and less formal email communication. SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms and staff members. Handled and cataloged classified and confidential information related to government fields. Proofread audio transcript to establish proper phrasing and wording of audio transcriptions. Set up and tested recording equipment for later transcription and review. Converted paper documents into digital files and added documents into database systems. 12/1977 to 10/1978

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Alexandria, VA, VA

Clerk Typist

Authored letters to othrt

government agencies recipients detailing travel arrangements and other administrations problems.correspondence Applied administrative skills in support of correspondence preparations for team members. Assisted with payment processing and investigated financial discrepancies. Edited audio transcriptions for grammar, spelling and punctuation. Documented and shared daily meeting minutes.

Responded to telephone and email requests for information. Drafted and corrected professional business letters, internal memoranda and less formal email communication. Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms and staff members. 12/1975 to 12/1977

DEPART OF DEFENSE

Alexandria, VA

Clerk Typist

Coordinated and stored travel orders, inputted time on timesheets,information and typed correspondence. records.

Responded to telephone and email requests for information. Documented and shared daily meeting minute problems. Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.

Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes. Compiled and produced presentations and reports as directed by leadership team. Maintained accurate department and customer records. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 07/1970

Fort Hunt High School, Alexandria, VA

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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