Dynamic Administrative Specialist with extensive experience at Michigan Medicine, thriving in intricate scheduling and event coordination.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Specialist Intermediate
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor
09.2024 - Current
Supporting the Office of the COO, University Hospital/ Adult Hospitals Administration
Director for D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion and Pavilion Core Team
Managed meeting schedules for the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion to improve stakeholder collaboration.
People Readiness: Final opening ceremonies and tours of the Pavilion
Managed staffing and live coverage during Command Center Activation, supporting successful building launch over 8 weeks
Building Readiness and Logistics: Promoting volunteers to participate in the Mock Patient move days into the Pavilion
Scheduling, providing food and attending the 'Day in the Life' events for the Faculty and Staff moving into the building
Community Art Engagement project – Scheduled volunteers to assist in the Towsley Triangle, hosted the day activity
Activation Meeting for the units and Leaders – 3-year scheduling meeting rooms and units, recurring monthly
Operational Readiness Lead Teams-recurring monthly
Pavilion Steering Committee Meeting quarterly than monthly in the last six months prior to opening
Patient Room Furniture Fair- retrieved Feedback from users on furniture for the patient rooms, including staff and family
Beam Signing Event- Institutional wide invitation for all staff and leaders to sign the beam in the building
Facilitated workforce planning meetings to align staffing needs, ensuring operational readiness for the Pavilion
Conducted key and badge meetings to manage access control.
Coordination of the Critical Care Steering Committee both Combined and Adult meetings (agenda, minutes, meeting packets)
Administrative Specialist Associateiate
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor
11.2019 - 01.2024
Supporting the Office of the Executive Director, University Hospital/ Adult Hospitals Administration
Managing and maintaining high level complex calendars
Supported ACOO leadership by managing administrative tasks during absences.
Coordinated Adult Hospitals Executive Committee by managing agenda, minutes, and meeting packets
Collaborated with human resources and timekeeping for direct reports of ACOO to ensure accurate personnel management
Providing cross coverage for the Executive Administrative team
Managed phone systems and maintained calendars for Safety Management Department during COVID-19 re-deployment
Space Surveyor and Safety Liaison for the department annually
Director of the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion and Pavilion Core Team
Administrative Assistant Senior
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
08.2014 - 11.2019
Supporting the Associate Chief of Clinical Services including 6 GU Oncologists for the Division of Hematology/Oncology
Prepared and edited confidential correspondence, communication, and presentations
Calendaring, screening telephone calls, returning emails, and maintaining confidential files
Provided back-up coverage for the Division Chief’s office of Hematology/Oncology
Arranged comprehensive travel logistics, including air travel, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, and event registrations.
Scheduled conferences for the fellows and faculty
Supported Meetings, agendas, AV support, minutes with distribution and follow-up
Planned and executed events such as GU Faculty Retreat and staff celebrations, enhancing team engagement and collaboration
Maintained and updated Faculty Curriculum Vitae and National Institute of Health Bio-Sketches, ensuring accuracy for grant applications and professional representation
Administrative Assistant Intermediate
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
06.2010 - 08.2014
Interior Designer
Daniels and Zermack Associates
Ann Arbor
01.2000 - 01.2008
Collaborated with clients to understand design preferences and requirements.
Developed detailed design plans using AutoCAD and SketchUp software.
Managed design and construction processes for commercial projects, aligning with client vision and specifications.
Marketing Representative
Cornerstone Furniture, Inc.
Grand Rapids
01.1998 - 01.2000
Developed marketing campaigns to promote furniture collections and boost brand awareness.
Launched a furniture line that increased brand visibility and engagement in the Detroit area A&D community.
Collaborated with sales teams to align marketing strategies with customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design; Business Management Minor
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Skills
Office administration
Event coordination
Complex scheduling
Calendar management
Travel scheduling
Meeting support
Agenda preparation
Human resource coordination
Advanced computing
Proficient in [software]
Video conference preparation
Presentation development
Attention to detail
Time management
Customer service
Team collaboration
Teamwork and collaboration
Conflict resolution
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Proofreading
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Administrative Specialist Intermediate
Michigan Medicine
09.2024 - Current
Administrative Specialist Associateiate
Michigan Medicine
11.2019 - 01.2024
Administrative Assistant Senior
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
08.2014 - 11.2019
Administrative Assistant Intermediate
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
06.2010 - 08.2014
Interior Designer
Daniels and Zermack Associates
01.2000 - 01.2008
Marketing Representative
Cornerstone Furniture, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design; Business Management Minor
Administrative Specialist Intermediate at Michigan Medicine, Ambulatory Care ServicesAdministrative Specialist Intermediate at Michigan Medicine, Ambulatory Care Services