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Alyssa Kerr

Tewksbury,MA

Summary

With extensive experience as an Executive Assistant at Raytheon Technologies, skills have been finely tuned in streamlining operations, managing dynamic schedules, and supporting senior leadership with precision and flair. Expertise includes navigating complex SRM tools, orchestrating seamless travel arrangements, and facilitating crucial meetings, all while bringing order and efficiency to high-stakes environments. A strong aptitude for multitasking is complemented by a passion for making a positive impact, whether through leading office initiatives or integrating new hires with a personal touch. Transitioning to a new career brings excitement to leverage expertise in organizational management and problem-solving to drive success in a fresh and invigorating role. Prepared to tackle new challenges with the same dedication and creativity that have characterized the career thus far.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to Dept.Leaders in SCE and AMS

Raytheon Technologies- Active Secret Clearance
06.2022 - Current
  • SRM Tool Proficiency: Successfully and efficiently navigates the SRM tool to make necessary purchases for department and employee needs.
  • Department List and Org Chart Management: Modifies and creates department lists, updates organizational charts for OPS review, and maintains up-to-date email distribution lists.
  • Meeting Coordination and Scheduling: Delegates and schedules meetings, including interim reviews, Skip Level meetings, one-on-ones, and section lead staff meetings. Rotates skip-level meetings for 12 people and sets up new hire one-on-ones.
  • Order and Licensing Management: Orders Work from Home (WFH) equipment, onsite company assets, and acquires Zoom licenses for new employees. Orders office supplies as needed.
  • Travel and Expense Management: Skilled in booking travel arrangements and completing expense reports.
  • Report and Time Management: Ensures reports such as Mission Area Review Sustainment and Sensors are up-to-date for leadership presentations. Manages Team Strength Reports and Section Leader Highlights. Creates a PowerPoint of highlights at the beginning of each month for department leader section meetings, and sends reminders for highlights, section weekly’s, timecards, and training.
  • ·Visit Request and Secure Areas Management: Knowledgeable in setting up classified and non-classified visit requests (VMS) and supports secure areas.
  • Task and Responsibility Management: Capable of pivoting responsibilities to meet ongoing departmental needs and consistently takes on new tasks to assist the department leader and section managers.
  • Initiative and Office Support: Leads office clean-up initiatives in the Dukes and Plymouth buildings to support the office of the future. Organizes lunch orders for staff meetings, department meetings, and customer meetings, and supports morale events.
  • Meeting Facilitation and Support: Starts staff meetings, takes notes for action items, gathers inputs for tickets, and schedules section lead and staff tag-ups.
  • New Hire Integration: Creates slides with photos and information for new hires to facilitate their integration

Administrative Assistant to Dept. Lead of AMS

Raytheon Technologies- Active Secret Clearance
06.2021 - 06.2022

Project Implementation and Coordination:

  • Demonstrated ability in efficiently navigating SRM tool to manage departmental purchases and employee needs, ensuring resources are adequately allocated for project success.
  • Experience in modifying and creating new department lists, and updating department's ORG chart for OPS review which aligns with aligning Program Execution's business targets with the Project Management lifecycle as stated in the job description.
  • Proficient in delegating and setting up various meetings including interim reviews, Skip Level, and one-on-one's, which ties with leading a matrixed team to deliver solutions on time and within budget as per the job role.

Operational Management:

  • Knowledgeable in ordering Work from Home Equipment (WFH) and onsite company assets as well as acquiring Zoom licenses for new employees, showcasing ability to manage daily priorities as required by the job role.
  • Proven track record in maintaining timely reports such as mission area review Sustainment and Sensors, ensuring they are up to date and ready for leadership presentations.

Administrative Efficiency:

  • Highly skilled in setting up travel arrangements, completing Expense reports, and managing both classified and non-classified visit requests (VMS), which demonstrates the organizational skill and attention to detail needed for managing DT projects between key stakeholders.
  • Ability to pivot responsibilities to meet ongoing needs of the department, showcasing adaptability and drive to take on new tasks and responsibilities to help the department run smoothly.

Initiative and Leadership:

  • Taken the initiative to lead office clean up in areas such as the Dukes and Plymouth building, reflecting a proactive approach and leadership skills that are beneficial for driving the implementation of strategic initiatives within Raytheon

H.R Safety Administrator

Worldwide Tech Services
12.2016 - 03.2020

Administrative Support and Safety Reporting:

  • Provides crucial administrative support to General and Administrative Support functions, promptly reporting to the Safety Director, which aligns with the emphasis on cross-functional coordination and communication in the job role.

Training Development and Delivery:

  • Actively assists in new hire training, including giving presentations to technicians upon their arrival at headquarters, reflecting a commitment to fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.

Safety Management and Communication:

  • Leads Bi-Weekly Safety Conference calls involving upper management, HR, and insurance company, showcasing adeptness in facilitating cross-departmental communications and addressing safety concerns.

Coordination and Compliance:

  • Collaborates with other departments to coordinate training for technicians throughout the U.S, demonstrating an ability to work cohesively with diverse teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Team Lead Project Coordinator

Worldwide Tech Services
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Monitored escalation buckets ·
  • Send out newly created calls for vendors to be assigned ·Train all new employees that join team
  • ·Monitors everyday reports from other team members to ensure all information is accurate is complete
  • Worked closely with Project managers and outside vendors
  • ·Ensured all project deadlines were met

Project Coordinator

Worldwide Tech Services
08.2014 - 07.2016
  • Monitored escalation buckets ·
  • Send out newly created calls for vendors to be assigned ·Train all new employees that join team ·
  • Monitors everyday reports from other team members to ensure all information is accurate is complete ·
  • Worked closely with Project managers and outside vendors ·
  • Ensured all project deadlines were met

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2022

Skills

  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated Punctuality, Reliability, Proactivity, and Accountability
  • Proficient in OSHA and Relevant Safety Standards
  • Exceptional Attention to Detail with a Focus on Accuracy and Precision
  • Proficient in Microsoft Teams
  • Rapid Learner with the Capacity to Absorb and Apply New Information Efficiently
  • Skilled in Planning, Organizing, and Meeting Deadlines
  • Competent in Multitasking and Managing Concurrent Responsibilities
  • Adept at Working Independently and Collaboratively within Team Environments
  • Proficient in Zoom for Virtual Communication and Collaboration
  • Technologically Literate with a Strong Ability to Learn New Software and Applications

Employee Resource Group (ERG)

RTX NEXGEN : In-person and virtual committee Deputy director of the In-Person Events for the Northeast as of 2023 ·

Helped plan several events since the beginning of 2023


NEXGEN Virtual committee : ·Headed a virtual trivia night with vendor Sporcle that happened the month of March 2022 ·

Headed a virtual Paint Night with Vendor Paint the town that happened at the end of the month of April 2022


YESnet : Volunteered at the annual Student Veterans of America Conference in Orlando: January

Timeline

Executive Assistant to Dept.Leaders in SCE and AMS

Raytheon Technologies- Active Secret Clearance
06.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant to Dept. Lead of AMS

Raytheon Technologies- Active Secret Clearance
06.2021 - 06.2022

H.R Safety Administrator

Worldwide Tech Services
12.2016 - 03.2020

Team Lead Project Coordinator

Worldwide Tech Services
07.2016 - 12.2016

Project Coordinator

Worldwide Tech Services
08.2014 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Alyssa Kerr