Amber Carey
Ada,OK
Summary
Currently serving as an Executive Assistant to one of the fastest-growing divisions within the Chickasaw Nation, with over 15 years of experience in a customer service/office/governmental tribal program environment.
Handles strategic planning, operational, and administrative requirements. Results-driven and hardworking with interpersonal, professional and necessary skills and resilience to achieve daily operational goals to foster growth.
Focused on maximizing executive productivity by providing exceptional service and coordinating team activities across the entire division.
Has an understanding of what it takes for a company/program/individual to grow and maintain a solid work ethic through proper communication channels and focusing on appropriate EI to understand the employees and customers for who they truly are and how they can impact the organization as a team and also as strong-minded; growth-oriented individuals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant II
The Chickasaw Nation Tribal Government
Ada, OK
01.2018 - Current
- Oversees and manages processes of all programs within the division ensuring growth, sustainability and expansion of our services provided.
- Provided executive support to Executive Officer to ensure smooth operational flow through various programs and services within the division of Strong Family Development.
- Assisted in organizing conferences, events, scheduling seminars and other events.
- Compiled meeting agendas and supportive materials ahead of meetings.
- Serves on the Information Management Committee to ensure the streamlining of processes involved with the Chickasaw Nation Division of Family Services Management Structure and all policies.
- Serves at the forefront for the entire Strong Family Development Division and its needs for growth and servicing our clients, families and employees.
- Proficient in multiple computer software programs needed for program operations
- Completes multiple reports on a monthly basis for program reporting, analyzing data elements, forecasting future productivity and monitoring and tracking all safety protocols for each program.
Senior Communications Officer
The Chickasaw Nation Tribal Government
Ada, OK
02.2013 - 01.2018
- Created high-quality content for the Chickasaw Tribal website, monthly newsletter, brochures and other marketing materials were also created and used for promotional purposes for specific programs and services within the tribe.
- Assisted a variety of teams with aligning marketing strategies and objectives based on insights and data that would provide recruitment and retention of clients for programs and services.
- Analyzed processes and suggested actionable improvements to program-specific operations.
- Collaborated closely with marketing team to create integrated campaigns that met programs objectives.
- Planned and coordinated promotional activities such as program launches, exhibits and new programs and services implemented and rolled out within the tribal community.
Youth Leadership Manager - Youth Program
The Chickasaw Nation Youth Services
Ada, OK
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Managed the Youth Leadership Program for The Chickasaw Nation within the Division of Youth Services for three consecutive program years.
- From years 1 to 3, and under my management, we grew from 20 participants to 76, all ranging from 9 th grade to seniors in high school.
- With a great team, we implemented new leadership trainings and strategies that allowed the youth to become more confident with their peers, in school and in their communities.
- The Youth Leadership Program aimed to retain students on a yearly basis from freshman through senior year, and each year they participated in a different level of the program to learn new skills, communicate more effectively and become great youth leaders in their schools and communities.
Financial Analyst
The Chickasaw Nation
Ada, OK
01.2005 - 02.2010
- Created financial models through Cognos and Great Plains software to assist programs with financial and budgeting needs.
- Maintained strong pipeline of communication with various Chickasaw Nation programs by collaborating closely with leadership to determine financial needs and forecasting for anticipated growth.
- Analyzed and forecasted budgets for various tribal programs
- Drafted presentations, provided solid feedback to leadership teams regarding their purchasing decisions.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, Ok01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2010
High School Diploma -
Ada High School
Ada, OK05-1998
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Risk Management
- Travel Administration
- Business Writing
- Database Management
- Scheduling
- Project Oversight
- Report Writing
- Presentation Development
- Office Management
- Meeting Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Staff Management
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Information Confidentiality
- Report Development
- Strong Problem Solver
- Executive Support
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Articulate and Well-Spoken
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Performance Improvement
- Interpersonal Communication
- Emotional Intelligence Focused
- Conflict Management
Committees
Record of Care Committee
- Currently serving on the Record of Care (ROC) Committee for the Chickasaw Nation
- Meets on a bi-monthly basis to determine outcomes and approve materials that are routed through the management structure for review and consideration, prior to being implemented throughout the tribal community.
Information Management Committee
- Currently serving on the Information Management Committee (IMC) for the Chickasaw Nation
- Works alongside other committee members, where we meet twice a month to determine the best route for the growth of workgroups, projects, teams and other information management related tasks that flow through the management structure for review and approval prior to being distributed and/or rolled out tribal wide.
Timeline
Executive Assistant II
The Chickasaw Nation Tribal Government
01.2018 - Current
Senior Communications Officer
The Chickasaw Nation Tribal Government
02.2013 - 01.2018
Youth Leadership Manager - Youth Program
The Chickasaw Nation Youth Services
01.2010 - 02.2013
Financial Analyst
The Chickasaw Nation
01.2005 - 02.2010
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
Oklahoma Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
East Central University
High School Diploma -
Ada High School
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