SHARON DOUGLASS
**** ***** ** • Fort Worth TX ***34 • 817-***-**** • ***************@*****.***
A Senior Administrative Support Professional with over 25 years of experience in office and personnel management. Ability to work in a team setting, goal oriented atmosphere, providing exceptional customer service with excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Self-motivated and committed to the overall success and goals of the department.
Professional Experience
Chesapeake Energy Administrative Assistant
October 10, 2011 – June 29, 2012
Provided support to multiple individuals including the Legal Department. Duties including, but not limited to, maintenance/management of excel reports, to include legal reports. Searched for legal cases and business information in Lexis software and submitted to senior management. Processed monthly legal invoices for payment, code invoices, acquired approval for payment and entered invoices into accounting software, and investigate past due invoices. Closed legal files using ProLaw software, prepared and mailed legal documents, answered incoming phone calls for Vice President of Urban Development, arranged travel, and scheduled meetings for over four managers and other personnel. In addition, was responsible for administrative development of First Responder Training Program, New Employee Orientation and Broker/Agent training sessions.
Alcon Laboratories Senior Administrative Assistant
January 16, 1984 – April 15, 2011
Supported the Human Resource Manager, handled highly sensitive employee documents and matters. Assisted with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resource functions and duties. Greet and assist applicants. Administrative support to include but not limited to; organize and maintain employee electronic and paper filing systems, including payroll information, address changes and employment verification. Arrange meetings and conferences, answer phones, and handle mail.
Provided support to Documentation Manager by communicating with various levels of management, regarding sensitive data. Scheduling executive level meetings and travel, accurately administered all computerized Quality Inspection Standards (QIS) including chemistry testing, micro testing, primary components and secondary components, while adhering to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Conducted training on all aspects of the QIS system.
Supported the Quality Assurance Inspection Department as department lead by ensuring that components required for production were acceptable for use, assisted Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), served as the key administrator to the QIS system for the department, and adhered to all policies and practices including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Core Competencies
Proficient in Windows Office Suite, PeopleSoft, and desktop software applications
Capacity to provide comprehensive and cross functional support for executive level staff, supervisors, directors, departmental staff and managers
Coordinate executive calendars, meetings, appointments, travel arrangements and expense reports.
Provide accounts payable support for monthly legal invoices
Scheduling large meetings to include audio/visual equipment, refreshments and catering.
Manage HR data entry responsibilities, track and maintain employee records, vacation, sick time, and training requirements and complete follow-ups on documentation as required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize.
Education
High School Diploma
Tarrant County College
Professional Development/Continuing Education
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership C.L.O.U.T. Improving Communications Skills and Strengthening Teams
Introduction to Critical Thinking
Who Moved My Cheese? Change Essentials
Excel Level I
Communications – Getting Your Message Across to Others
Taking Initiative
Introduction to Natural Gas
Supporting Team Trust
Microsoft Office 2010
Negotiating Skills
Microsoft Live meeting
HIPAA Privacy and Security
Powerful Communication Skills
How to Communicate with Confidence, Clarity and Credibility
How to Manage Conflict and Maintain Emotional Control
Powerful Communication Skills for Women
Effective Business Writing
Center for Professional Advancement on Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) for the Pharmaceutical Industries
Total Quality Management (TQM) Tools Training
Community Service
Volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) child advocate for abused and neglected children. This position required effective communication skills with many different levels of people, from the child that was abused, the child’s parents, and many times very young parents, divorcing parents, grandparents, Social Service Personnel, judges, police, foster parents and the child’s attorney. I compiled confidential files, reports and information on the case. Maintained files, correspondence and submitted recommendations on the custody of the child, while maintaining complete confidentiality
Volunteered with Chesapeake H.E.L.P. Initiative to create an outdoor learning center for the Chapel Hill Academy.