Bonnie Foster
Administrative Professional
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional committed to delivering outstanding service to the organization, clients, and business partners. An exceptional work ethic, combined with a strong sense of urgency, ensures efficient and effective task completion. A collaborative and thoughtful approach fosters positive relationships and teamwork. Prepared to contribute to a dynamic team environment while driving results and enhancing overall performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Elected Sheriff and Undersheriff
Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD)
10.2013 - Current
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and act as safety net for leadership team
- Expertly leverage relationships to coordinate speaking engagements and complex calendars
- Provide continuity across five commands, the constitutional policing advisor and public affairs
- Highly resourceful, composed, and empathetic, particularly as the first line of communication with constituents and other stakeholders
- Utilize dynamic writing skills to communicate priorities through internal and external communications
- Organize department-wide employee awards, promotion ceremonies and executive retreats
- Manage domestic travel logistics and reimbursements
Executive Secretary to Executive Director
Orange County Office of Independent Review (OIR)
10.2008 - 10.2013
- Communicated the goals and limitations of the OIR to executives, public officials and members of the public
- Provided statistical information, including the identification of trends and noteworthy developments, through the creation and maintenance of two separate databases of case files
- Established an agency website and entered updates on a monthly and as needed basis
- Maintained Executive Director's calendar and coordinated meetings and travel arrangements
- Responsible for a comprehensive filing system of cases, maintenance of office equipment, and replenishment of office supplies
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Coastline Community College
B.S. - Family Resources & Human Development
Arizona State University
Skills
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Alteer, ACT!, Vignette, Clio
- Executive calendar coordination
- Keen eye for detail
- Adept at identifying solutions
- Assurance of confidentiality standards
- Personalized client care
- Document & correspondence preparation
- Collaborative communication skills
- Dependable and trustworthy
- Travel logistics management
- Project management
- Strategy development
- Effective business writing
Quote
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
Helen Keller
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Elected Sheriff and Undersheriff
Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD)
10.2013 - Current
Executive Secretary to Executive Director
Orange County Office of Independent Review (OIR)
10.2008 - 10.2013
Paralegal Certificate -
Coastline Community College
B.S. - Family Resources & Human Development
Arizona State University
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