Elena Hough
Minot,ND
Summary
Office management professional with strong expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, technical support, and budget management. Proven ability to coordinate office functions and enhance team collaboration, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in streamlining processes and optimizing resource allocation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration/IT Technician/Resource Advisor
United States Air Force Air National Guard
Minot, North Dakota
11.2008 - 12.2025
- Managed office communications to promote efficient information flow.
- Coordinated scheduling and meetings for leadership teams.
- Organized travel arrangements for staff, including flights, hotels, and car rentals.
- Maintained records and files to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Supported budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and processing travel authorizations.
- Trained new personnel on administrative protocols and office systems.
- Facilitated interdepartmental coordination to enhance operational efficiency.
- Utilized office software for report generation and database maintenance.
Administrative Office Coordinator/Paralegal Assistant
United States Air Force
Various Cities/Locations, Korea, AZ, CA, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, ND
10.1996 - 10.2008
- Maintained accurate records/files in compliance with military regulations.
- Assisted new hires by providing orientation information and training.
- Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Managed office operations and procedures including filing systems, data entry, keeping calendars, answering phone calls, greeting members, scheduling travel arrangements (flights, hotels, rental cars) for employees.
- Composed and edited complex and sensitive correspondence, reports and documents.
- Coordinated with IT department to resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to office operations.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with relevant laws and policies.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
Education
Certificate - Fiscal Law
National Guard
Bismarck, ND10-2023
Course - Professional Military Education
Non-commissioned Officer Academy
Online10-2020
Associates - Information Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09-2006
Course - Professional Military Education
Airmen Leadership School
Minot AFB, ND11-2001
High School Diploma -
Minot High School
Minot05-1995
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Network troubleshooting
- Hardware and software maintenance
- Technical support
- Office management
- Budget management
- Multitasking skills
- Team collaboration
- Written communication
- Data management
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Resource coordination
- Postal operations
Timeline
Administration/IT Technician/Resource Advisor
United States Air Force Air National Guard
11.2008 - 12.2025
Administrative Office Coordinator/Paralegal Assistant
United States Air Force
10.1996 - 10.2008
Certificate - Fiscal Law
National Guard
Course - Professional Military Education
Non-commissioned Officer Academy
Associates - Information Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Course - Professional Military Education
Airmen Leadership School
High School Diploma -
Minot High School