Bernice Lawson
Frederick,MD
Summary
Proactive and organized professional with extensive experience in office administration. Recognized for effective communication skills and attention to detail, contributing to improved operational efficiency and successful project execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
National Institutes of Health, NIH - Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM)
Bethesda, MD
05.2009 - 12.2023
- Coordinated procurement processes to ensure timely acquisition of necessary supplies and equipment.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings, optimizing resource allocation and participant engagement.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency across departments.
- Streamlined communication between teams, facilitating collaboration on projects and initiatives.
- Assisted in budget tracking and expense reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial protocols.
- Responsible for reviewing and proper formatting of documents that were for Congressional responses.
Administrative Program Assistant
National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Germantown, MD
12.2002 - 05.2009
- Facilitated coordination of administrative functions to support enhanced operational efficiency across diverse programs.
- Organized and managed meeting logistics and scheduling, promoting collaboration among cross-functional teams.
- Designed and sustained efficient filing systems to facilitate quick retrieval of program documentation.
- Facilitated report and presentation preparation to enhance organizational communication efficiency.
- Executed travel planning and scheduling for six high-level management personnel, prioritizing punctuality and seamless transitions.
- Managed inventory and ordering processes for necessary office equipment and supplies to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings, fostering collaboration among diverse teams.
Education
No Degree -
PG Community College
Upper Marlboro, MarylandHigh School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Washington, DC06-1967
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
Accomplishments
- Implemented new, interactive employee scheduling system to monitor, gauge and project staffing needs.
Certification
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Government Travel policies and preparations
- Enhanced training for high tech audio visual equipment used in conference room settings
- Microsoft 365
- Powerpoint
Languages
English
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
National Institutes of Health, NIH - Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM)
05.2009 - 12.2023
Administrative Program Assistant
National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST)
12.2002 - 05.2009
No Degree -
PG Community College
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School