Communications Assistant Resume DC - Hire IT People

SKILLS:

Culturally diverse and multilingual. Native speaker of English, Swahili and Kikuyu
Professional advanced competency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint and Concur Travel.
Experience with audio boards, concert lighting and Pro Presenter.

EXPERIENCE:

Communications Assistant

Confidential, DC

Responsibilities:

Implement communications strategies by drafting and editing communication materials: press releases and publications
Facilitate effective internal communications by preparing presentations, reports and tracking projects and media exposure
Provide administrative support to MDs, principals, vice presidents & associates, maintain calendars, book travel through concur, manage all invoicing and submit expense reports.
Promote and protect the Carlyle brand, manage internal and external communications, support portfolio communications and promote the Confidential volunteer program

Confidential

Document Preparation Clerk

Responsibilities:

Provided support for several program projects for the Forensics Services Division
Handled all aspects of the evidence vault to include entering, closing and filing criminal cases, responding to customer requests, running case reports and preparing vital records for offsite storage
Reviewed and evaluated evidence in the form of witness statements, inspector and investigator notes, pictures and other forms of technical documentation submitted to the department.

Confidential

IT Project Control Analyst

Responsibilities:

Led computer deployment projects across the country as onsite Asset Lead.
Heavy client and technician contact for scheduling, problem resolution and customer service.
Project reporting and analysis. Operational planning in conjunction with Confidential management, contract management and technical leads.
Supervision and coordination of fifty technicians
Acted as HQ support for field teams doing research, asset reconciliation, rescheduling, and customer follow up.
Assisted operational and asset Leads at multiple sites simultaneously
Coordination of asset - related transfers according to Confidential specifications with client contact across several agency units
Created and reviewed travel authorization request forms for the deployment teams for contract compliance and management approval
Central point of contact for field teams regarding project status and issues that impact client relations, travel, policy and procedure. Experience with government per diem rates and travel deliverables.

Personal Assistant

Confidential, CHEVY CHASE, MD

Responsibilities:

Completed healthcare projects and maintained a filing system for efficient filling
Tracked Budget Expenses for the year and bill pay and made domestic travel arrangements
Proven track record of accurately maintaining detailed records, coordinating meetings
Demonstrated flexibility and superb work ethic in enthusiastically taking on special projects in addition to primary responsibilities.

Front Desk MANAGER

Confidential, Bethesda, MD

Responsibilities:

Handled confidential client information and developed teamwork skills in a fast paced environment
Managed payments from sales and balanced the cash payments for daily operations
Provided comprehensive support for owners, including managing and coordinating projects and processes in support of effective business operations
Facilitated development of office operations manual; trained new administrative personnel.

Office Student

Confidential, MD

Responsibilities:

Assisted students and staff in achieving excellence and meeting mandated goals and objectives
Provided guidance and advice in critical decisions that concerned the Award Program
Organized and hosted academic events for students to participate and collaborate in teams
Researched, collected, and organized data to support professors
Supervised freshmen and verified student entries through specialized computer software
Involved in marketing, social media outreach, website management, and writing
Served as Student Orientation Leader, provided guidance to incoming and prospective students
Collaborated with the Events Coordinator to create fun and educational events for students.