Juanicia Barksdale
Suitland, MD, 202-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Senior Administrator with 20+ years of experience streamlining operations and delivering high-level executive support. Expert in complex project coordination, program administration, and strategic calendar management. Exceptional communicator dedicated to handling confidential information with absolute discretion. Proven ability to drive efficiency in fast-paced on-site, remote, and hybrid environments
CORE STRENGTHS
Operational excellence Cross functional collaboration
Financial management / confidentiality Excellent communication skills
Discretion in Executive Support Organizational / attention to detail
Electric filing systems Proven Management & Vendor Facilities
Calendar and events management
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kratos, Herndon VA (hybrid)
Human Resources Assistant / Recruiting July 2024-Nov 2025
Streamlined onboarding for up to 15 new hires per month in ADP & Costpoint, reducing average processing time by 90 %, with improved new hire satisfaction.
Orchestrated a high-volume recruitment funnel, screening 1,500+ resumes monthly and scheduled up to 25-30 interviews per week via Outlook to maintain a fast-paced hiring cycle.
Authored and updated 7 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring 100% compliance with internal operational guidelines across multiple departments.
Sent 7-10 new hire distribution emails for company awareness and proper processes.
Optimized digital and physical filing systems for all employees weekly for yearly auditing purposes, ensuring 99% data accuracy and strict adherence to confidentiality protocols.
Resolved 15+ employee inquiries weekly regarding pay, insurance, and leave, maintaining a 90% satisfaction rating.
Optimized the talent pipeline by screening 200+ resumes monthly and managed the Pereless ATS, reducing average time-to-hire by 15%.
Spearheaded a seamless onboarding process for up to 25+ new hires monthly.
Prepared onboarding packets, coordinated orientation interviews, supported initial training sessions, and worked closely with all new hires throughout their transition.
Updated and maintained digital and physical employee files, including status changes, attendance, performance reviews, military leave and training records.
Tracked leave (sick days, vacation), assisting with benefits enrollment, and addressing employee queries regarding pay and insurance.
Partnered with the Finance department to standardize payroll and status change workflows, eliminating 100% of data entry errors.
Coordinated full-cycle interview scheduling for up to 50 candidates weekly, ensuring 100% accuracy in the recruitment communication tracker Optimized the Pereless ATS by auditing active requisitions daily and purging inactive files, increasing database integrity and search efficiency
Synchronized complex recruiting calendars in Outlook to prevent scheduling conflicts for a team of up to 30 hiring managers per week.
Kratos, Alexandria VA
Administrative Services Supervisor/ Office Manager March 2021-July 2024
Provided administrative support to staff and coordinated with necessary vendors to meet organizational needs.
Planned bi-monthly office events saving the company up to 2,000 per quarter with careful strategic planning.
Processed travel expense reports of $1500.00 per month for Senior Vice President with cost savings by 30% per month.
Planned monthly drills in accordance with the VA guidelines ensuring a turn-around with quick staff involvement towards evacuation.
Managed the company’s office services which includes copy services mail and distribution services, records retention, office reception, janitorial services, recreation services and facsimile transmission systems.
Reconciled monthly account statements and processed all accounts payable and receivable transactions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
Provided immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at a frequent interval, and maintaining schedules.
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Arlington, VA
Front Office Administrative Assistant Aug 2016- Sept 2020
Answered, screened, and forwarded high-volume telephone inquiries and in-person from members and committee personnel regarding membership, renewals, vendor invoices, meetings, and other Association operations.
Maintained office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
Assisted HR team with recruitment and onboarding processes and Responsible for processing and fulfilling all publication requests, via- FedEX and UPS
Managed front office operations/ updated membership database in (NetForum) and processed payments to member accounts.
Coordinated Association meetings to include secure facility and visual aids as well as confirm shipments of meeting materials.
Coordinated interoffice meetings, Board of Directors meetings, holiday festivities, and special events using external vendors when necessary.
TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL CREDITS
American Management Association
CPE credits, 50-minutes/ 14 Total CPE credit hours
Willing to provide references upon request and discussion on employment break periods