administrative assistant

Posted on: 2006-03-21

Vanessa R. Thomas ________________________________________________________________________________ Administrative Assistant/Clerical Receptionist Office/Financial Management ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Professional Profile Analytical, intelligent, organized, and resourceful professional who is a recognized “go to person” consummate team player and innovative problem solver a quick study who seeks and enjoys new challenges and excels at exceeding establishes objectives. Highly flexible and masterful in reacting quickly and effectively to cooperate changes. Extensive experience planning and implementing administrative solutions and directing special projects. Especially adept at developing strong, positive relationships with executive management, colleagues, clients, and vendors. Areas of expertise include  Office Management Invoice/Account Management  Special Events/Project Management Training/Development  Confidential Correspondence/Data Independent Research  Problem Analysis/Resolution Supplies Manager  Greatest asset is the ability to perform independently. Selected Accomplishment In response to a corporate directive for each seasonal personnel to meet the requirements of state approved proposal plan, and obtain skills, training, and work ethics required. Based on the collaborations with the city step up and local employers Results: produced worksites, work activity plan, each seasonal employee obtained skills and hands-on-training necessary for employment in the career of their choice, met all payroll deadlines both effectively and productively, received accolades from company president. Coordinated with several in house department the handling and distributions of The National Association of Minority Contractors-WI, regarding the incoming and outgoing bids, assisting with certifications and the trainings provided by the company Results: A quick study on hands-on- training and building positive relationships with members and contractors nationwide, planned and implemented numerous special events both independently and as a team player for various mangers and business owners and Dept. of Transportation Results: As a part of a team I excepted and enjoyed new challenges, As a innovative supervisor for seasonal employees, while receiving high praises from the president and managers for quality, consistently maintained files and financial information adequate and timely proposal preparation, and was named as a member of the National Association of Minority Contractors-WI. Vanessa R. Thomas Professional Experience ________________________________________ ________________________________________ YWworks, Clerical Receptionist Maintained position as a major contributor, assist for company manager and training department personnel. Provided direct support and assistance with man agent colanders, arranged meetings, general and confidential communication, cooperate culture initiatives, and travel arrangements. Oversaw trainings, pre-screening, drug testing, placement, background checks, file management, operating multi-phone lines, data base management, producing agendas, memos and letters, communicated with case managers and employment specialist regarding clients compliances. Progressive Training Consultants, Inc. Administrative Assistant Acted as liaison between management, clients, vendors, staff and other corporate departments. Operating multi-phones, greeting and directing customers and clients, taking detailed messages, arranging meetings, copying, filing, maintaining data bases confidentiality of all customer and company information. Ensured compliance with the Dept. of Transportation, Private Industry Council and teen employees generated memos, agendas, letters, and proposals. Reviewed all documentation, which was between 5-30 pages. Ensuring consistency with accountant and president reports, examined compliance issues, and established computerized systems for training and job bid qualification/performances, computerized files that ensure quick adaptability to newly developed data base and on going changes. Generated financial reports on company owners yearly earning, bid closings, income profitability and projects and operating status for each contractors projects. Attended city meetings as representative behalf of The National Association of Minority Contractors- WI. Education 1/1997 Milwaukee Area Technical College 700 West State Milwaukee, WI Received: General Education Diploma 2/99 Office technology 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 532 Received: Certificate of completion in office technology and computer training. 8/00 North Milwaukee Industrial Development Corporation 300 West Vienna Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 Received: Certificate in office technology, life skills, basic computers, and customer Services. Other Skills/Trainings Received: certifications in OSHA safety and chemical mixing, Passenger Assistance, Driving traffic safety. References: available upon request