Executive Secretary

Posted on: 2007-05-07

PATRICIA RAWLINGS 713-419-9063 ACADEMIC DATA Virginia Technical Institute, Newport News, VA – 1979- 1981 Onondaga Community College, Cornell Extension, Syr, NY – 1988-1989 Intermediate and Advanced MS Office, Access, FrontPage – Houston, TX Intermediate and Advanced HTML, Houston, TX MS A+ Certification, Houston, TX SOFTWARE/SKILLS Advanced PC skills, to include Office 2000 / 97 & Outlook ; Lotus Notes; Extensive technical knowledge of MS operating systems (MS Windows as well as NT/Novell networks) SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Over 15+ years experience in Executive / Senior support role with above average proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook, as well as knowledge of computer networking. Familiar with finance and accounting procedures Possess strong ability to multi-task, good organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented, a fast learner with a driven attitude. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2000 – Present – ABB Lummus Global, Inc, Houston, TX Senior Secretary for Electrical, Control Systems, Civil Structural, Process Engineering and IT Depts Responsible for traditional administrative duties including coordinating schedules, meetings, video conferences and travel; planning luncheons; creating correspondence and PowerPoint presentations; compile year-end figures and draft budgets, process invoices, create and track monthly expense reports, reconcile monthly financials, analyze financial statements, calculate performance parameters, and generate individual and comparison financial reports; liaison for 160 +/- dept personnel. 1999 – 2000 – Retriever Payment Systems, Houston, TX Executive Secretary to Director of Non-Core Revenue Responsible for coordination and development of new internet dept to include client database, client web registration, policies, procedures and tech support. 1996 – 1999 – Serta Mattress Company, Houston, TX Executive Secretary to Director of Sales and Marketing Provide support to Controller, Plant Manager, Regional Sales Manager as well as 5 staff sales reps. Responsible for coordination of national/local meeting and travel arrangements, open house setup as well as consumer satisfaction and quality control reporting. 1992 – 1995 – Haginas & Company, Houston, TX Executive Secretary to President Responsible for support to owner as well as 3 commercial appraisers, report preparation to include word processing, documentation and database administration 1990 – 1992 – The Wyatt Company, Stafford, TX Word Processor Provided word processing support to Actuarial staff 1989 – 1990 – TWB Enterprises (now defunct) Executive Secretary to Owner Provided support to owner and sales staff of 13.