Manager Administrative Assistant
Resume:
MEREDITH A. HANSEN
Tucson, AZ 85730
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Excellent ability to identify and create systems to ensure project is completed
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals to support completion of projects
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective and timely communications with key stockholders related to association projects
Effective coordination of training activities for large groups of individuals
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Park University, Parkville, Missouri; summa cum laude. May 2006.
• Associate of Science in Business Management with an emphasis on personnel management. Park University, Parkville, Missouri. December 2004
• Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona. Business and general courses; credits for transfer
EXPERIENCE
January 2009 to Section Coordinator
December 2011 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Vienna, VA/Tucson, AZ)
• Manage nine Sections for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, including
o Prepare agendas and take minutes at the monthly conference calls
o Assist the Steering Committees with the preparation of educational sessions at biannual symposia
o Edit articles and work with text writer and printer for biannual Section newsletters
o Organize and manage webinar presentations for Sections and NAELA membership at large
o Create and send electronic communications to all Section members
o Maintain all Section Communities on NAELA’s website
• Work with the Chapter Presidents Council, Executive Committee and Board of Directors, handling administrative functions and taking minutes of all meetings
• Assist 27 NAELA State Chapters with administrative needs, including:
o Provide monthly electronic notices of Chapter meetings
o Send electronic communications to membership of each Chapter
o Organize and manage webinar presentations when necessary
• Manage listserv
March 2007 to Executive Assistant
December 2008 The Kellen Company (Tucson, Arizona)
• Appointed as Executive Assistant of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a non-profit association of 4,500 members
• Assist the Executive Director and Managing Director to coordinate all activities of the Academy
• Work with both the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, handling administrative functions and taking minutes of all meetings
• Manage nine Sections for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, including
o Prepare agendas and take minutes at the monthly conference calls
o Assist the Steering Committees with the preparation of educational sessions at biannual symposia
o Edit articles and work with text writer and printer for biannual Section newsletters
• Provide member support including regular electronic communication with entire membership
• Member of Kellen Company’s Human Resources Tactical Team Subcommittee on Training
February 1996 Administrative Assistant II / Safety Coordinator-
December 2006 United Blood Services-Tucson (Tucson, Arizona)
• Supervised administrative staff
• Performed all administrative support for the center Medical Director
• Coordinated annual Medical/Technical meetings with corporate staff and customers
• Coordinated travel and housing for employees attending conferences
• Handled facility maintenance issues
• Performed HR duties for up to 50 employees in the Tucson office, including
Conducted mediations between employees or employees and supervisors
Managed background checks and drug screening program for Tucson center
Provided support for annual performance evaluations
Processed new employee documentation, orientation and training
Managed personnel records
Monitored staff training requirements and coordinated annual training sessions for safety and current good manufacturing procedures
• Performed annual review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures for the Clinical Services Department
• Documented training, work orders, maintenance, purchasing and payroll using several electronic databases, including
KRONOS Workforce Timekeeper payroll system
o Registrar , an online training documentation system
o iProcurement, an online purchasing software program
o DataStream, an online equipment maintenance program to prepare work orders and document maintenance for all regulated equipment
April 1995 to Temporary Employee-Secretary
December 1995 Springborn Staffing Services (Portland, Maine)
• Transcribed investigator reports for Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company
• Provided secretarial support to manager of Claims Department
• Provided clerical support to manager of Investigations
January 1980 International Marketing Representative
to April 1995 Engineering & Research Associates, Inc. (Tucson, Arizona)
• Established and managed international distribution network in 20 countries
• Traveled abroad to work with distributors
• Prepared 510(k) submittal to the FDA for new products
• Prepared Request for Quotations for government contracts
• Arranged and monitored equipment evaluations by outside centers
• Prepared corporate brochures and bulletins
• Prepared annual sales forecast
• Prepared annual budget
• Coordinated travel arrangements for marketing staff
• Coordinated participation in regional trade shows
• Coordinated product recalls
• Processed Letters of Credit
• Member of corporate Steering Committee and internal audit team
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
• Microsoft Office, including
o Outlook
o Excel
o Word
o PowerPoint
• Go To Meeting/Go To Webinar program
• IMIS 15 management software bridged with a GoLightly community platform
• Registrar Training Documentation System
• Datastream (computerized equipment maintenance program)
• KRONOS Workforce Timekeeper payroll system
• iProcurement (computerized purchasing program)
• Typing speed approximately 93 wpm
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Completion of ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training
• Phi Theta Kappa Society
• Crew member for Heaven Bound Hot Air Balloon Team
• Registrar for Jazzercise Instructor
References provided on request.
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