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Denise Young

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant

Howard University
04.1992 - 10.2010
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information tactfully.
  • Managed 1 Vice President and 1 Assistant Vice President calendars, scheduling meetings and appointmentls and coordinating travel arrangements.
  • Maintained confidentiality of Board of Trustees documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution .
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for 9 senior staff members.
  • Maintained executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Assisted with organizing and coordinated conferences bi-weekly meetings.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the Business and Fiscal Affairs Department.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Coordinated department retreats for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and proof-readings minutes for signage of board members.
  • Assisted in the development of departments policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
  • Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations, Peoplesoft, Excel, and Power Point were utilized.
  • Improved document management and accessibility with creation of centralized digital repository.
  • Enabled timely project completion by coordinating resources and timelines across multiple departments.
  • Facilitated onboarding of new employees, ensuring smooth transition into company culture and workflow.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
  • Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.

Administrative Assistant, In-vitro and Fertility

George Washington University Ambulatory Care
02.1984 - 04.1992

Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, scheduled patient appointments, history and physicals pre surgical procedures.

  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent patient care service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • PeopleSoft
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • WordPerfect and Excel
  • Copier
  • Fax machine

Certification

A+ Certification - Horizon School of Computer Science & Technology

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Howard University
04.1992 - 10.2010

Administrative Assistant, In-vitro and Fertility

George Washington University Ambulatory Care
02.1984 - 04.1992

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

George Washington University
Denise Young