Jeri L. Weeks
Washington, DC 20020
******@*****.***
Cell: 202/717-0964 Home: 202/885-9832
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Skillful and dedicated Office Administrator/Manager with extensive experience in the coordination, planning, and support of daily operational and administrative functions.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-level staff including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and effectively managing all essential tasks.
- Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.
- Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office System, Microsoft Windows® operating system, PeopleSoft programs, client billing software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST Columbia, MD (11/2008 to 04/2011)
Office Administrator
• In conjunction with the Director of Construction and Development: prepared contracts, vendor invoicing, project management, floor plan review
• Responsible for typing, proofing, and filing correspondence, writing letters, memos and transmittals, developing and coordinating reports, copying and distributing mail and faxes.
• Maintain and coordinate itineraries, schedule appointments, prepare expense reports and make travel arrangements.
• Maintain calendars and answer phones.
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Handle travel arrangements
• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with preparation of presentations and proposals
• Arrange for temporary help as needed for front desk.
• Supervise purchasing of office, kitchen and mailroom supplies, equipment, company stationery, business cards, etc and coordinate major purchases with the Home Office.
• Approve all G&A invoices, make sure all discrepancies are resolved, and respond to questions from home office.
• Maintain office and building file system including archiving files using Company guidelines.
• Supervise the organization and appearance of the reception area, kitchen, and all other office common areas.
• Handle confidential paperwork for office as needed, i.e., type evaluations, submit health insurance applications and submit all new-hire paperwork as required and on time.
• Provide orientation to all new employees
• Provide administrative support to others as needed
BALTIMORE COMMUNITY LENDING Baltimore, MD (07/2006 to 11/2008)
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
• Administrative and Human Resources Management
• Client Services
• Payroll
• Facilities Management
• Board of Directors Liaison
RSM MCGLADREY, INC. Vienna, VA (05/2005 to 07/2006)
Office Administrator
• Member of team responsible for new office construction and coordinated office move from Rockville, MD to McLean, VA
• Supervise and manage space assignments
• Administrator of vendor accounts
• Liaison to building management
• Responsible for facilities management activities
• Supervise and mentor administrative support personnel
• Responsible for management of procurement process
• Administrator of parking and office card processes
• Management of staff accountant certification and licensing program
BEERS & CUTLER, PLLC Washington, DC (03/2004 to 05/2005)
Senior Administrative Assistant
• Administrative support for 1 Partner, 1 Director, 2 Sr. Managers and 3 Managers in the Real Estate Group
• Creation, revision and assembly of client Financial Statements
• Tax return review and assembly
• Screen telephone calls and respond to inquiries and distribute messages appropriately
• Maintain calendars (Outlook), coordinate appointments and organize meetings
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Track work in progress and staff assignments for client engagements
Education:
Norfolk State University (1978-1982)
Bachelor of Science - Music Education (*Cum Laude)
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts (1974-1978)
Diploma (College Preparatory)
-Arts curriculum, vocal music major
SKILLS:
Multi-line phone systems Human Resources - Benefits Administration, 401k
Meeting and conference planning Contract administration
ADP Payroll systems Internet and electronic mail programs
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Project Management (construction)
LAN-based systems