Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator

OBJECTIVE
Desire a challenging executive assistant/office manager/department administrator position for an organization that can capitalize on my experience and diverse background

QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience in administrative capacities and project management for research and development, and city government environments
Expertise in project coordination, scheduling, conference and event planning, travel arrangements, office systems standardization, and database management
Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills; extremely detail oriented
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated capability to quickly learn and adapt to new concepts and technologies
Work well independently and in a team environment
Interface well with diverse groups of individuals using diplomacy and patience
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines as scheduled
Held Top Secret "Q" Clearance with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Proficient user of PCs and Macintosh with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Access, Outlook, Quickbooks, Filemaker Pro, Lotus Notes, Schedule+ and other scheduling tools

EXPERIENCE

••••• ••••• CONTRACTOR, Danville, CA
Office Manager /Project Administrator/Senior Department Administrator
Recruited to manage a variety of projects and executive-level assignments, acted as first point of contact in all positions, with full responsibility and minimal supervision
BEI Systron Donner Inertial - Coordinated high-tech engineering prototype project for Engineering Manager in automotive R&D industry
Acorn, NMR - Managed all administrative functions for President and Vice President of R&D analytical biopharmaceutical laboratory
Contra Costa County - Facilitated the office of the Director of Children and Family Services in Contra Costa County
Puritan Bennett - Provided all aspects of senior department administrative support to the President of Puritan Bennett, a healthcare R&D firm
ETEC, Applied Materials - Administered high-tech engineering project for Engineering Manager in silicon chip manufacturing industry
Boster & Kobayashi - Managed internationally renowned legal office of expert witnesses; independently speaking for President, Vice President and COO.

••••• ••••• TRS CONSULTANTS, INC., San Ramon, CA
Project Coordinator/Project Manager
Provided project coordination to the Engineering Manager, Vice President of Engineering and Chief Operations Officer for company specializing in highway design and construction management
Successfully coordinated five design projects involving utility relocation prior to construction, with on-time delivery of project milestones
Assigned as a sub-contractor to the City of Mountain View to independently plan and coordinate projects for restoration, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of public facilities

••••• ••••• LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY, Livermore, CA
Administrative Specialist IV
Provided senior level, executive assistant support to three Division Leaders and two Deputy Associate Directors of high-visibility, non-profit R&D laboratory
Project Administrator on numerous design projects; responsible for initial set-up, interim operations and follow through to final approval by Congress for funding
Handled confidential and highly sensitive project and personnel data, up to and including Top Secret level information
Participated in the writing, graphic design and publication of the Safety Analysis Report for the Laboratory; this document is now used as a benchmark for operating procedures for other nuclear facilities

••••• - ••••• ELEGANT ENTREES, Danville, CA
Owner/Manager
Proprietor of part-time, event planning service. Organized and facilitated sales events, business meetings, on- and off-site conferences, personal milestones, retirement functions and holiday gatherings