Administrative Assistant Manager
Resume:
Joy Benson
Dallas, TX
ylbfex@r.postjobfree.com
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / OFFICE MANAGER
Dedicated, pro-active administrative professional committed to high-quality results. Proven to be a creative problem solver and able to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Adept at assessing and developing improvements to procedures that improve efficiencies, while achieving organizational objectives. Possesses high level of confidentiality. Extremely detail oriented, self-motivated, and takes initiative. Eager to take on new challenges and learn new skills.
RESULTS ORIENTED: Completed the coordination and implementation of 10-phase preliminary planning of Master Plan project for major North Texas arts organization on time and under budget.
ORGANIZATIONAL START UP: Established systems and procedures for rapidly growing start-up company.
INNOVATIVE: Eliminated outsourcing for computer maintenance and troubleshooting, bookkeeping and website updates by personally performing services in-house.
RELATIONAL: Develops positive long-term and personal relationships with internal and external clients and vendors.
PC PROFICIENT: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Access), QuickBooks Pro.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor, Dallas, Texas 2011 - Present
Craig S. Feronti, CPA
Staff Accountant
• Manage multiple monthly bank reconciliations; prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions. Preparation and filing of monthly sales tax.
Cleburne Independent School District, Cleburne, Texas 2009 - 2011
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
• Supported the Superintendent in the day-to-day operations of the school district.
• Provided administrative support to the Board members including the preparation and posting of official Board agendas, records, and attending and recording minutes of Board meetings.
• Election Administrator for Trustee elections.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for Board members and key administrative staff.
Independent Contractor, Dallas, Texas 2004 - 2009
Employed on a contract basis through staffing agencies and individuals to provide administrative and bookkeeping services. Long-term clients include:
Times Ten Cellars
Bookkeeper
• Maintained accounts payable and receivables utilizing QuickBooks, streamlined inventory and manufacturing reporting processes, filed monthly tax reports, completed monthly bank reconciliations for multiple entities, and worked closely with the corporate accountant to monitor the financial infrastructure of the company and tax report preparation for this prominent, local winery, tasting room, and special events’ venue.
Independent Contractor, Dallas, Texas (continued) 2004 - 2009
Dallas Museum of Art
Master Plan Project Assistant
• Point person for the 10-phase preliminary planning for the Museum’s Master Plan (renovation of the Museum and reinstallation of the collections), supporting the Deputy Director as liaison between various nationally- renowned consultants.
• Responsible for coordinating meetings between all levels of Museum staff, consultants, and Board of Directors, calendar management, travel arrangements, processing invoices, expenses and budgeting.
Interim Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director
• Provided administrative support to the Deputy Director, which included calendar management, travel arrangements, report preparation, and coordinating volunteers for 31-hour exhibit closing.
The Beck Group
Executive Assistant
• Interim administrative support person for various departments throughout the organization including the company President of one of the Southwest’s leading construction and architectural companies.
Belmont Asset Management, Dallas, Texas 2002 - 2003
Registered investment advisor that provides asset allocation and money management services to high net worth clients.
Portfolio Administrator
• Supported the Senior Vice President / Portfolio Manager in client account management including portfolio reconciliation, opening new accounts, and assisting clients with transfers.
• Oversaw the merger and transition of personal ACT! Databases into a centralized company database.
• Departmental contact person for the creation and implementation of PowerPoint presentations, performance numbers, and marketing books.
Brigham Hill Consultancy, Inc., Dallas, Texas 1996 - 2002
Brigham Hill Consultancy is a retained executive search firm with an international client base. Started up company with colleague from former employer.
Chief Administrative Officer
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.
• Transcribed correspondence, prepared client reports, and coordinated travel arrangements.
• Maintained information systems and the corporate website.
• Administered the corporate accounting system utilizing QuickBooks; maintained accounts payable and receivables; and worked closely with the corporate accountant to monitor the financial infrastructure of the company and tax report preparation.
• Oversaw property management operations of the office in consultation and coordination with third-party personnel.
• Collaborated on the design of promotional materials.
TMP Worldwide, Dallas, Texas 1994 – 1996
Large international retained executive search firm (formerly Lamalie Amrop International).
Administrative Assistant
• Assisted partner with searches, including report production, liaison between clients and candidates, scheduled candidate visits, and maintained clients’ accounts receivable.
• Selected to serve on a committee to promote business development, which included coordinating, managing, and hosting social events.
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University, B.S., Lubbock, Texas
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