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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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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