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Elaine Burton

Chino,CA

Summary

Accomplished Executive Administrative Partner at The Aerospace Corporation, adept in strategic planning and corporate communication. Spearheaded executive-level support, optimizing schedules and enhancing operational efficiency. Leveraged advanced organizational skills and adaptability to facilitate high-impact meetings and events, driving a 20% improvement in project coordination. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ensuring seamless data management and policy compliance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Administrative Partner – Enterprise Ground Division / Space Systems Command (SSC) - BMC3I

The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, USA
08.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: Assisted the Government in executing routine business operations, providing executive-level administrative support and office management. Website: [aerospace.org](https://www.aerospace.org)
  • Assisted the Government in executing routine business operations, providing executive-level administrative support and office management.
  • Managed executive schedules, coordinated staff activities, and arranged meetings, events, and conventions.
  • Conducted research, prepared statistical reports, and handled information requests, ensuring compliance with Space Systems Command, Space Force, Air Force, and DoD policies.
  • Planned government travel from initial booking to reimbursement voucher completion using the Defense Travel System.
  • Facilitated interfaces with internal and external acquisition organizations, ensuring the quality and completeness of acquisition and requirements-related documents.
  • Developed, documented, and maintained standard functional databases to support organizational mission requirements.
  • Managed Government civilian record keeping and provided expertise on all civilian matters related to procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Assisted with identifying vacant civilian positions, creating justifications for requisitions, and completing security waivers and other personnel actions.
  • Assisted the Government in executing routine business operations, providing executive-level administrative support and office management. Website: [aerospace.org](https://www.aerospace.org)

Corporate Strategy Specialist II – Corporate Affairs and Communications

The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, USA
10.2014 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: Supported and coordinated Board of Trustee meetings, executive offsites, and leadership team conferences. Website: [aerospace.org](https://www.aerospace.org)
  • Supported and coordinated Board of Trustee meetings, executive offsites, and leadership team conferences.
  • Prepared and developed materials and briefings, facilitating effective communication of corporate achievements to the Board of Trustees.
  • Facilitated weekly Executive Team Meetings, capturing discussion highlights and tracking key business activities.
  • Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with executives, senior leaders, and collaborators to achieve project objectives.
  • Coordinated and maintained executive schedules, ensuring optimum use of time and resources.
  • Supported and coordinated Board of Trustee meetings, executive offsites, and leadership team conferences. Website: [aerospace.org](https://www.aerospace.org)

Executive Assistant - Harbor Department

Port Of Long Beach
Long Beach, USA
06.2008 - 09.2014
  • Company Overview: Provided executive-level administrative support to the Executive Director, managing confidential information and scheduling appointments. Website: [polb.com](https://polb.com)
  • Provided executive-level administrative support to the Executive Director, managing confidential information and scheduling appointments.
  • Coordinated with consultants for staff and board retreat meetings and served as a liaison for Board Members and the Commission Administrative Officer.
  • Drafted meeting agendas, managed electronic file systems, and maintained both electronic and paper files.
  • Assisted with legal proceedings such as elections, annexations, assessment districts, and public hearings.
  • Developed effective communications for corporate initiatives and projects, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.
  • Provided executive-level administrative support to the Executive Director, managing confidential information and scheduling appointments. Website: [polb.com](https://polb.com)

Education

Certificate Program - Business Communications

University of California
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Executive-Level Administrative Support
  • Office and Personnel Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Configuration and Data Management
  • Research and Statistical Reporting
  • Meeting and Event Coordination
  • Government Travel Coordination (Defense Travel System)
  • Excellent Communication (Written and Verbal)
  • Advanced Organizational and Analytical Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Schedule management
  • Data analysis
  • Policy compliance
  • Corporate communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Travel logistics
  • Project coordination
  • Adaptability
  • Corporate governance
  • Strategy development

Accomplishments

  • Optimized Business Operations: Assisted the Government in the execution of routine business operations, leading to a 30% improvement in workflow efficiency.
  • Executive-Level Support: Provided executive-level administrative support, managing executive schedules and coordinating travel, meetings, and events, resulting in a 40% increase in team productivity.
  • Data and Configuration Management: Developed and maintained functional databases, improving data accessibility and integrity by 50%.
  • Human Resources Management: Acted as the primary point of contact for civilian HR management functions, successfully managing personnel records and coordinating security waivers, reducing processing times by 20%.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance: Facilitated interfaces with internal and external acquisition organizations, ensuring the quality and completeness of acquisition documents.
  • Meeting Coordination: Organized and managed the administration of meetings, capturing action items, recording minutes, and distributing them in a timely manner, enhancing meeting effectiveness by 35%.

Security Clearance

Secret-level, 11/2014, Present

Timeline

Executive Administrative Partner – Enterprise Ground Division / Space Systems Command (SSC) - BMC3I

The Aerospace Corporation
08.2017 - Current

Corporate Strategy Specialist II – Corporate Affairs and Communications

The Aerospace Corporation
10.2014 - 08.2017

Executive Assistant - Harbor Department

Port Of Long Beach
06.2008 - 09.2014

Certificate Program - Business Communications

University of California