ANAKA WHITESIDE
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced administrative professional prepared to support executive leadership. Known for strong organizational skills, calendar management, and effective communication. Consistently ensures smooth operations, adapts to changing needs, and excels in team collaboration. Trusted for reliability, discretion, and results-driven approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Director
University of Pittsburgh
09.2024 - Current
- Managed a diverse array of administrative tasks to enable the director to focus on higher-level responsibilities.
- Organize and maintain student records, files, and academic documents in compliance with institutional policy
- Serve as the main point of contact between the PhD office and students, faculty, and external stakeholders, providing timely responses to inquiries
- Assist in the planning and coordination of academic events, such as orientations, seminars, workshops, and graduation ceremonies
E-commerce Seller
Amazon, Ebay, Walmart
12.2022 - Current
- Manage online store operations and implement marketing strategies, achieving measurable growth in traffic and conversions
- Optimize product listings, enhancing visibility and increasing sales performance
- Handle customer inquiries and issues through phone or chat, ensuring high levels of customer retention
- Analyzed customer buying patterns to make informed decisions on merchandising displays and promotional activities.
Human Resources Management Intern
Detroit Medical Center CFA
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Coordinated recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience
- Manage employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HR policies
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, improving retention rates through effective orientation programs
- Streamlined recruitment workflows, boosting process efficiency and candidate satisfaction
Hotel Front Desk Lead
Marriott International
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Trained new employees with the tools provided to me by management, ensuring Marriott values were successfully achieved.
- Oversee guest check-ins, check-outs, and reservations, ensuring high satisfaction and seamless experiences
- Assist guests with concierge services, transportation, and local attraction recommendations
Campaign Intern
John Mannion Campaign
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Coordinate volunteer activities, achieving higher engagement; develop communication strategies; streamline campaign operations, leading to increased efficiency; analyze voter data to inform targeted outreach; enhance social media presence, boosting follower count
- Use technology to improve voter participation
Barista
Starbucks
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Deliver exceptional customer service, accurately taking orders and handling transactions efficiently
- Collaborate with colleagues to support store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and team success
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization, contributing to a welcoming store environment
Server
Olive Garden
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Served guests efficiently, enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering repeat visits
- Maintained high accuracy in order processing and payment handling, ensuring customer trust
Education
Bachelor - Political Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12.2023
Skills
- Strong decision-making
- Advanced multitasking
- Proactive problem-solving
- Time management expertise
- Exceptional organization
- Document preparation
- Executive support
- Tech-savvy
- Information confidentiality
- Payroll processing
Hobbies and Interests
I love musical art and history. I occasionally do open mic nights in the local area.
References
Geoff Georgi, West Virginia University, geoff.georgi@mail.wvu.edu
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Director
University of Pittsburgh
09.2024 - Current
Human Resources Management Intern
Detroit Medical Center CFA
06.2024 - 09.2025
Campaign Intern
John Mannion Campaign
05.2024 - 06.2024
Hotel Front Desk Lead
Marriott International
07.2023 - 06.2024
E-commerce Seller
Amazon, Ebay, Walmart
12.2022 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
08.2022 - 08.2024
Server
Olive Garden
01.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor - Political Science
West Virginia University
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