Administrative Assistant with 8+ Years of Experience

L. Nicole Houston

Douglasville, GA

********@*****.*** 770-***-****

Professional Summary

Creative, self-starting Administrative Assistant with 8+ years of experience in office support, employee coordination, and organizational management. Strong communication, scheduling, and administrative skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant

ASRT – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Chamblee, GA

August 2022 – January 2025

•Managed executive calendars, scheduled meetings, and coordinated logistics using Outlook

•Provided support for conference calls, events, and briefings

•Drafted, edited, and tracked correspondence and reports for executive review

•Organized special events and created meeting agendas

•Facilitated domestic/international travel arrangements and processed reimbursements using CONCUR

•Review, certify, and submit electronic time and attendance records at the end of each pay period using Time and Attendance (TASNET)

•Oversee logistics for meetings to include reserving space, inviting participants, and providing audio visual equipment using CRSS

•Maintained Conference Approval Portal (CAMS) for travel/conference approval and Integrated.

•Maintained tracking systems, files, and office supplies using Credit Card Purchasing System (CCPS)

• Facilitates Onboarding New Employees through in-processing, EQUIP/security clearance, obtaining security training, credential request for Smart card, and New Onboarding Forms for Laptop/equipment

Business Manager

Nicci Hou Collection, Atlanta, GA

August 2009 – August 2022

•Provided creative and logistical support to lead designer

•Managed purchase orders, vendor communication, and inventory tracking

•Coordinated runway shows and seasonal sales events

•Performed assistant buyer duties, including trend research and planning

•Maintained schedules and ensured project deadlines were met

Administrative Assistant

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA

May 2006 – August 2009

•Acted as liaison for Division Director and internal/external partners

•Managed meeting logistics, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars

•Answered phones, screened calls, and provided front-line support

•Reserved space, managed A/V needs, and coordinated meeting follow-ups

•Drafted meeting minutes and maintained departmental communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Merchandising

May 2009

Skills

•Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

•Data Entry & Records Management

•Procurement & Supply Management

•Travel Planning & Coordination

•Event Planning & Meeting Support

•Time Management & Scheduling

•Customer Service

•Leadership & Team Support

•Research & Written Communication

•Typing & Computer Proficiency

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