Denise Ferber
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
I am an administrative professional with a positive attitude, strong organization skills and the ability to learn quickly and enjoys learning new skills. I can be strong on my own or as a team member. I was given the opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills at Raytheon while strengthening my current skillset. I found that I am quite good at cost savings and process improvement. Maintaining professionalism and discretion has been a must in my career. I value the ethics and office standards of any position I take and am dedicated to assisting the company in achieving its goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Oakes Associates, Inc.
Hermosa Beach, CA
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Federal and State Taxes
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
Sr. Site Supervisor of Wasco Senior Center
Kern County
Bakersfield, CA
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Meals on Wheels Program
- Oversight of staff and volunteers
- New client assessments and quarterly re-assessments of program participants
- Daily donations collection and recording; bank deposits
Facilities Manager/Office Coordinator/Executive Asst.
Bank of NY Mellon
Newport Beach, CA
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Approved and submitted vendor invoicing
- Facilitated office repairs and replacements of all equipment
- Renegotiated vendor contracts for best pricing
- In-house event management
- Support of two Portfolio Management Directors
Facilities Manager/Executive Assistant
UTi Worldwide
Long Beach, CA
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Assistant to Senior Vice President
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, buildings, grounds, and other areas to identify necessary repairs or improvements.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for maintenance, repair and operations of facilities.
- Tracked inventory levels of supplies used in daily operations.
- Negotiated with vendors regarding pricing on materials required for facility upgrades or repairs.
- Coordinated the activities of subcontractors in relation to facility maintenance projects.
Executive Assistant, Information Technology Department
Raytheon
Long Beach/El Segundo, CA
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Support of Director and 140 staff and contractors
- Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams and executives
- Logistics for IT Information Security events including: determined strategy, secured venues, ordered catering, tracked attendance, paid vendors; and determined audio/visual/setup needs
- Prepared reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff
- Avoided 660K annual license growth costs using Six Sigma methodology to replace MS Project with Housatonic Project Viewer for majority of users
- Created process to book conference rooms by implementing mail-in databases in Lotus Notes thus shortening and automating the process
- Collaborated with internal teams to support long and short term projects
- Initiated facilities requests
Education
Nurse’s Assistant Program -
Arroyo Grande High School
Arroyo Grande, CASome College (No Degree) - Human Services
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CASkills
- Administrative Support
- Inventory Control
- Travel Coordination
- Compliance Monitoring
- Contract Administration
- Customer Service
- Expense Reporting
Professional Development
Dale Carnegie Course Graduate; earned Most Improved award from my peers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Office Manager
Oakes Associates, Inc.
10.2015 - 01.2020
Sr. Site Supervisor of Wasco Senior Center
Kern County
05.2014 - 09.2015
Facilities Manager/Office Coordinator/Executive Asst.
Bank of NY Mellon
07.2013 - 02.2014
Facilities Manager/Executive Assistant
UTi Worldwide
08.2012 - 06.2013
Executive Assistant, Information Technology Department
Raytheon
01.2003 - 01.2012
Nurse’s Assistant Program -
Arroyo Grande High School
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Long Beach City College