career objective                              

results-driven executive assistant eager to contribute superior organizational, communication, and technical skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive executive administrative experience, with expertise in document preparation, scheduling, information management, accounting, human resources, and providing comprehensive office support

ø  promote client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention; efficiently resolve potential issues

ø  conduct extensive research, prepare error-free documentation, oversee financial administration, manage high volumes of data, and generate reports instrumental to senior management in assessing performance

ø  execute a full range of accounting duties including maintaining the general ledger, producing closing reports, reconciling accounts, preparing monthly sales and use tax returns, managing petty cash, a/p and a/r, and internal auditing

ø  oversee vendor / subcontractor relations; negotiate favorable contracts, submit orders for supplies and services, process regular and occasional checks, maintain w-9 forms, manage 1099 preparation and filing, accurately code invoices, and communicate with all parties

ø  apply knowledge of complex labor laws towards steering human resources activity; support hiring and onboarding of staff, prepare new hire paperwork, assist with benefits explanation and administration, assist with payroll and employee 401(k) plans, maintain sensitive personnel files, document staff performance, complete termination and cobra paperwork, and facilitate communications between staff and management

ø  strong supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to effectively train personnel, delegate tasks, coordinate workflow, and motivate support teams

ø  expertly coordinate executive schedules, luncheons and meetings, travel arrangements, and corporate events

ø  successfully perform multiple responsibilities simultaneously and under heavy pressure; consistently meet deadlines while providing high quality support

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including microsoft word and excel, and timberline accounting software; notary public

professional experience                

digney york associates, llc, vienna, va                                                                                              1994 c present
accounting manager / office manager / human resources

interstate electric supply co., inc., insert location                                                                                   1984 c 1993
personnel administrator (1992 c 1993)

payroll specialist (1990 c 1993)
human resources assistant (1988 c 1990)

executive assistant (1987 c 1988)

purchasing assistant (1986 c 1987)

computer operator (1984 c 1986)

~ additional experience ~

gold's gym, fairfax, va                                                                                                                                    2003 c present

group exercise instructor