Desiree Byers
Executive Assistant
Litchfield Park,Arizona
Summary
Versatile Administrative Professional with Expertise in HR, Executive Support, and Event Management, Driving Operational Excellence and Enhancing Team Productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Executive Assistant
Isos Technology
Tempe, AZ
07.2020 - Current
- Administrative Leadership: Managed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive and senior management.
Demonstrated leadership by overseeing projects from conception to completion.
Led teams in group projects, delegating tasks and providing constructive feedback.
- Training and Onboarding: Facilitated training and onboarding processes for new office staff.
- Confidentiality and Technology: Handled confidential information with discretion.
Utilized advanced software for document preparation, reporting, and presentations.
Updated and maintained spreadsheets and databases for performance and sales tracking.
- Event Coordination and Logistics: Organized and coordinated conferences, meetings, and events.
Managed executive calendars and optimized travel arrangements.
Streamlined operations, prioritized tasks, and enhanced team productivity.
- Communication Management: Screened calls and emails, responding appropriately to support executive correspondence.
Initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Corporate Hospitality: Supported business and hospitality needs during meetings and company events.
Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail and faxes.
- Meeting Logistics and Documentation: Organized logistics and materials for meetings, ensuring detailed notes for key stakeholders.
Managed administrative logistics for events planning, booking, and promotions.
People Operations Specialist
Isos Technology
, AZ
07.2019 - Current
- Employee Relations and Problem Resolution: Conducted thorough employee relations investigations and collaborated with leadership to develop and execute plans addressing organizational issues.
Worked in partnership with senior management to resolve conflicts, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Reviewed and screened applicant resumes, identifying qualified candidates.
Planned and managed strategic recruitment activities for new hires, utilizing personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Policy Development and Review: Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Reviewed existing policies, providing recommendations to enhance work productivity, recruitment processes, hiring practices, and talent management.
- Performance Management: Conducted performance reviews and provided constructive feedback to managers on employee performance.
Assistant Community Property Manager
Mark Taylor Residential
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Lease Management and Inspection:Conducted thorough inspections of units before and after tenant moves, ensuring effective lease writing and determining charges or readiness for new tenants.
- Community Engagement and Occupancy:Planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement, resulting in increased occupancy numbers.
- Financial Management:Received and processed resident payments, maintaining up-to-date system accounts with the latest information.
- Property Maintenance:Regularly inspected buildings, vacant units, and common areas to identify repairs needing immediate attention.
- Tenant Logistics and Relationship Management:Managed all tenant logistics and leases, scheduling appointments, showings, move-ins, and move-outs.
Met with residents to gather information and develop effective solutions to address their needs.
- Record Keeping and Compliance:Kept accurate, detailed records fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local, and federal housing standards.
Administrative Assistant
Larry H Miller
Surprise, AZ
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Meeting Documentation and Workflow Improvement: Documented and distributed meeting notes, contributing to the identification, analysis, and improvement of workflows.
- Communication Management: Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating effective communication and enhancing overall business processes.
- Software Coordination and Productivity Support: Utilized software to coordinate meetings, appointments, and tasks for senior executives, enhancing organizational efficiency.
- Office File Management and Presentation Support: Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Calendar Management and Meeting Preparation: Handled scheduling for executive calendars, ensuring efficient use of time.
Prepared meeting agendas and materials, contributing to the smooth execution of executive meetings.
- Administrative Support: Transcribed meetings to support sales, business development, and senior management teams.
Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings, ensuring seamless execution.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Studies
Arizona State University
08.2022 - Current
Diploma -
Shadow Ridge High School
08.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
HRIS
Jira/Confluence Admin
Advanced Google & MS Office Suite
Events Logistics Management
HTML CSS Editing
Certification
APHR
Timeline
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Studies
Arizona State University
08.2022 - Current
APHR
07-2021
Executive Assistant
Isos Technology
07.2020 - Current
People Operations Specialist
Isos Technology
07.2019 - Current
NALP
10-2017
Assistant Community Property Manager
Mark Taylor Residential
07.2016 - 11.2018
Administrative Assistant
Larry H Miller
08.2013 - 06.2016
Diploma -
Shadow Ridge High School
08.2011 - 05.2014