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Ardena Raiche

Ardena Raiche

Mound,MN

Summary

Executive Assistant with 25 years of experience supporting top-tier executives in banking, publishing and finance. Demonstrates skills in managing complex functions that require stellar multi-tasking abilities. Looking for remote work. Also willing to relocate.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Administrative Assistant

U.S. Bank
Minneapolis, MN
10.2019 - Current
  • Executive Administrative Assistant to SVP, Chief Risk Officer - Strategy, Transformation, Corporate Affairs & DEI
  • Organized and updated schedules for executives.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
  • Offered assistance, collaboration and clerical support to auditors throughout entire review process.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Process invoices and track budgets
  • Create and maintain organizational charts
  • Maintain floor plan and allocation of space for department
  • Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments and tasks senior executives.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Prepared presentations, materials and documentation for use executives in meetings and engagements.
  • Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
  • Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Zions Bancorporation
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2015 - 09.2019
  • Performed a variety of administrative duties, which include authoring professional correspondence, organizing electronic and paper files, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, ordering supplies and computer equipment
  • Expense requisition management and coordination
  • Booked and scheduled travel
  • Facilitated vendor management meetings
  • On-boarding new employees, and assist direct reports when needed
  • Processed invoices through Concur and track budgets
  • Created and maintained organizational charts
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Kept files and records in content management systems such as MS SharePoint, EXCEL, and others.
  • Acted as backup for other employees by providing support and adapting to requirements of department.
  • Supported program operations by preparing and updating documents, reports and spreadsheets.
  • Managed electronic records database and handled all file requests.
  • Maintained personal schedule, professional calendar and individual appointments for senior staff members.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Coordinated office activities and public events.
  • Coordinated trainings for new team members, overseeing onboarding details.
  • Categorized and processed sensitive documents with information of deeply personal nature.

Sr. Administrative Assistant

Zions Bancorporation
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2014 - 09.2019
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Kept files and records in content management systems such as MS SharePoint, EXCEL, and others.
  • Acted as backup for other employees by providing support and adapting to requirements of department.
  • Supported program operations by preparing and updating documents, reports and spreadsheets.
  • Managed electronic records database and handled all file requests.
  • Wrote and prepared deliberate agendas for company meetings.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Coordinated office activities and public events.
  • Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.

Facilities Coordinator

Pearson Education
San Francisco, CA
10.2005 - 07.2014

Served as Facilities Coordintor to Facilities Supervisor and handled all back up duties in their absence

  • Processed invoices for accounts payable, maintained files and accounting spreadsheets
  • Pushed contractors and vendors to complete projects within specified timelines.
  • Directed vendors, facilities staff and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
  • Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
  • Assisted with meetings and conference room reservations.
  • Assisted Facilities Manager in project implementation, materials procurement, contract preparation and scheduling.
  • Prepared action plans to establish procedures for various emergency situations.
  • Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
  • Provided support and services related to mail and deliveries.
  • Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
  • Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
  • Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.

Executive Assistant to

Mark Thomas & Company
Walnut Creek, CA
06.2004 - 10.2005
  • As Executive Assistant to Vice President
  • Helping with executive decisions, maintenance of daily schedule
  • Assisted all engineers in office with scheduling, proposals and various tasks as needed
  • Oversaw all daily office operations, ordered office supplies, and maintained office equipment, postage and coordination with overnight couriers
  • Responsible for client contact management through Outlook
  • Maintained client files, oversaw all client correspondence
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
  • Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
  • Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.

Administrative Assistant

Belsen Getty, LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2000 - 05.2004
  • Served as Executive Assistant to President, making travel arrangements, helping with executive decisions, maintenance of daily schedule
  • Preparation and review of bank and general ledger reconciliation
  • Preparation and distribution of monthly project status reports
  • Communicated with financial institutions to complete service paperwork for clients
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
  • Organized weekly staff meetings and logged minutes for corporate records.
  • Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
  • Managed Access databases converting complex data into easy-to-interpret data.

Education

Olympus High School

BS - Project Management

Capella University
2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Teams, QuickBooks, Visio, TC-1, Concur, SharePoint, Workday, Zoom
  • Business Correspondence
  • Facility Workflow
  • Transcribing Information
  • Event Coordination
  • Master Calender Management
  • Travel Planning
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Spreadsheet Creation
  • Meeting Support
  • Presentation Materials
  • Bookkeeping and Basic Accounting

Accomplishments

  • Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 300+ employees.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Executive Administrative Assistant

U.S. Bank
10.2019 - Current

Senior Administrative Assistant

Zions Bancorporation
11.2015 - 09.2019

Sr. Administrative Assistant

Zions Bancorporation
10.2014 - 09.2019

Facilities Coordinator

Pearson Education
10.2005 - 07.2014

Executive Assistant to

Mark Thomas & Company
06.2004 - 10.2005

Administrative Assistant

Belsen Getty, LLC
08.2000 - 05.2004

Olympus High School

BS - Project Management

Capella University
Ardena Raiche