AMANDA O’KEEFFE
Richland
Summary
Administrative professional with proven ability to streamline office functions and support executive teams. Proficient in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence. Dependable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principle Administrative Coordinator & Operations Coordinator for Human Resources
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
03.2018 - Current
- Provide direct administrative support to multiple C-suite level executive leaders within the lab leadership team.
- Serve as Operations Coordinator to the Human Resources group, a diverse team of over 100 staff
- Manage calendars and coordinate meetings/appointments for executive leaders and associated teams using various sources such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, WebEx, Zoom, and SharePoint.
- Prioritize activities, anticipate the needs of others, and maintain a high level of responsiveness and flexibility in an ever-changing work environment.
- Prepares correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc. for assigned team/department.
- Coordinate and prepare travel requests, logistics, and associated expense reports for senior leadership
- Manage and maintain all computer hardware equipment for all employees within HR Group
- Manage and coordinate all building logistics, repairs, and maintenance for HR owned buildings and staff
- Oversee the HR Directorate Safety Operations council and manage all related events and actions within HR
- Onboard and coordinate new hire orientations and materials for new and transitioning staff within HR
Administrative Coordinator III
U.S. Cellular
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Coordinate event and meeting arrangements up to and including meeting/trainings/events that include C suite Executives, large attendee numbers, multiple days, and multiple locations.
- Coordinates activities between departments and outside parties using such programs as WebEx and Skype.
- Prepares correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc. for assigned team/department
- Receives, screens and directs incoming calls, mail and e-mail and maintains calendars of assigned leaders
- Arrange business travel and/or track expenses and reconcile departmental budgets and invoices
- Addresses questions related to policies and procedures
Owner/Manager
Stars & Tykes Boutique
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Customer Service-Helping customers, cashiering and cash handling, product recommendation.
- Management- Managing associates, taking care of employee requests, scheduling, managing vendor orders. Inventory counts, and adjustments.
- HR-Payroll, company benefits, associates hiring, training, EEOC compliance.
- Bookkeeping- Maintain all business records, managing vendor accounts, preparing all taxes and associated documents, and understanding financial statements.
- Advertising/Marketing-Researching smaller business groups that relate to my business to create competitive markets, create radio/TV/signage marketing campaigns, networking within my community to build business relationships.
Administrative Assistant Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2007 - 03.2013
- Store Management- oversee store programs through effective delegation and management of work, employees, time, and resources. Overseeing the opening and closing procedures in the store, overseeing handling cash deposits and outflow for a multimillion-dollar business, and ensuring store compliance with all safety procedures
- Sales-responsible for increasing sales and maximizing profit margins through forecasting, sales reports, promotions, and managing inventory.
- HR-sourcing appropriate staff through the recruitment/selection process. EEOC compliance, benefits resource, and safety incident reporting.
Education
Business Administration
San Antonio College
01.2007
Business Administration
Green River Community College
01.2005
Business Administration
Central Washington University
01.2004
High School Diploma - General Studies
Peninsula High School
01.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional correspondence drafting
- Expense management
- Report analysis and customization
- Travel logistics management
- Event logistics management
- Proficient schedule organization
Accomplishments
* Operational Performance Award - 2018, 2024
* Crucial Conversations Training - 2017
* Leadership & Development Training - 2015, 2012
Timeline
Principle Administrative Coordinator & Operations Coordinator for Human Resources
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
03.2018 - Current
Administrative Coordinator III
U.S. Cellular
06.2014 - 03.2018
Owner/Manager
Stars & Tykes Boutique
05.2013 - 06.2014
Administrative Assistant Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2007 - 03.2013
Business Administration
Green River Community College
Business Administration
Central Washington University
High School Diploma - General Studies
Peninsula High School
Business Administration
San Antonio College
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