Executive Assistant
Resume:
ELIZABETH MUSICK
Reston, VA 20194
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PROFILE
Results-oriented professional with broad experience in contract management, administration, and project leadership. Expertise in contracts, government relations, and legal negotiations. Record of identifying opportunities for improvement and presenting solutions to challenges. Perform well in corporate and government settings. Financially-savvy. Adaptable, organized, and analytical.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Planning & Coordination
Administrative Management
Project Leadership
Contract Administration
Budgeting & Cost Control
Proposal Coordination
Government Relations
Event & Calendar Management
Negotiation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sprint Nextel, Reston, VA (9/2007 – 3/2009)
Contract Project Manager
* Managed complex client issues, including account reviews and termination. Wrote and edited legal response letters.
* Tracked key variables for non-conforming accounts to determine appropriate action: contract renewal, termination, or legal action.
* Reported status of active accounts to stakeholders via internal database and weekly conference calls. Organized file room of expiring and revised contracts.
* Ensured all steps were taken to deactivate old contracts, covering legal, financial, and sales matters.
Executive Assistant
* Contributed to final planning and execution of channel’s national trade show, which involved speech writing, logistical planning, and confirmation of reservations.
* Facilitated budgeting process by compiling numerical data and documentation.
* Led inventory documentation in preparation of site move and realignment.
Contract Assignments (3/2006 – 5/2007)
CARCO Group, Inc., Fairfax, VA
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
* Directed logistics and establishment of new location. Managed new accounts.
* Planned corporate travel.
* Created client memos detailed client’s impact on business.
* Verified and submitted expense reports.
iDirect Technologies, Inc., Herndon, VA
Executive Assistant
* Enhanced efficiency of CEO, CFO and Senior VP.
* Managed daily, weekly, and long-range calendar plans.
* Arranged all aspects of overseas travel.
* Coordinated quarterly off-site meetings.
* Administered expense reports.
New York Life, Vienna, VA (11/2005 – 3/2006)
Practice Manager
* Ensured smooth office operations by providing administration support, creating statistical reports, and comprehensive reports.
* Identified legal ramifications associated with each transaction and generated letters to account holder.
* Studied market fluctuations using national reporting tools.
McGuire Woods Consulting, LLC, Richmond, VA (5/2003 – 1/2004)
Assistant Vice President
* Assessed needs of groups in diverse industries, ranging from heath care to transportation.
* Shared solutions with groups to facilitate legislative objectives.
* Presented marketing/public relations strategies to road legislation.
* Contributed to creation of statewide media campaign, targeted legislative strategy, and drafting of language.
* Participated in committee meeting about potential legislative changes.
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC (1/2000 – 8/2002)
Legislative Correspondent, U.S. Senator Blanche L. Lincoln
* Attended committee meetings primarily regarding social policy issues impacting Arkansas residents.
* Met with constituents and lobbying organizations.
* Drafted memos on pending legislation and new bills. Responded to constituent issues.
Staff Assistant, U.S. Senator Charles S. Robb
* Managed incoming calls and recorded constituent issues.
* Wrote constituent letters.
Staff Assistant, Environmental/Energy & Transportation Committees: NCSL
* Prepared for semi-annual national meeting.
* Contracted agencies and organizations to determine attendance levels, confirm event speakers, and assist committee directors with issue research.
Virginia General Assembly, Richmond, VA (1/1999 – 8/1999)
Research Assistant, Division of Legislative Services
* Reviewed and studied massive volume of legislation.
* Identified outdated laws to be rescinded.
Committee Clerk, Rules Committee, Senate of Virginia
* Planned weekly committee meetings, which involved confirming speakers and verifying bills on agenda.
* Monitored discussion and votes during meeting.
EDUCATION
American University, Washington, DC
Master of Arts: Political Science
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Arts: Leadership Studies and Political Science
> Washington Semester, American University
> London Study Abroad, University of Maryland
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
> Certificate: Benefits & Compensation Management, International Foundation of Employee Benefits Professionals, 3/2007
> Professor of English, Club Ivy, 2004
> TEFL certification, Madrid, Spain, 3/2004
> The American University, Lobbying Institute, 1/2002
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Visio; GroupWise, PeopleSoft, ACT!, Lexis/Nexis, Lotus Notes, and Thomas
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