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Jeri Soden

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Dynamic administrative specialist with a proven track record in Administrative Assistance, Recruiting Coordination, and Operational Efficiency. Expertise in schedule coordination, calendar management, and records management to uphold business standards. A proactive leader recognized for effectively navigating both routine and complex challenges

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Specialist

PSI Solutions
Tacoma, WA
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Oversee daily bank transactions and guarantee immediate financial monitoring.
  • Handled financial transactions ensuring efficient cash flow management.
  • Supervised comprehensive payroll operations, including precise documentation of tax requirements.
  • Accurately compiled and filed B&O taxes, federal returns, and end-of-year financial documents.
  • Generated comprehensive reports for sales, finance, and payroll during month-end closures.
  • Manage 401(k) Safe Harbor contributions and profit-sharing submissions.

Business Administrator/Administrative Assistant

Microsoft (Contract)
Redmond, WA
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed day-to-day operations for the Global Data and Artificial Intelligence team.
  • Efficiently handled calendar management and monitoring to optimize the most bandwidth for two General Managers.
  • Assisted in designing and implementing business processes, coordinating internal and external engagements, and managing communications for the Partner Director.
  • Collaborated with business managers, admins, and leadership team members on projects and operational activities.
  • Proactively planned and organized logistics for team meetings – All Hands, staff meetings, Leadership Team off-sites.
  • Supported the Executive Business Admin with tasks related to discretionary budgets, headcount, and requisition management.
  • Identify areas for administrative policy improvement across the broader Security organization in collaboration with other admins.
  • Assisted organization with setup orders, ensuring seamless hardware provisioning and setup.
  • Managed hardware-related requests for troubleshooting and configuring peripherals.
  • Managed Space-Related Requests: Office setup or reconfiguration, count on us to create an efficient workspace.
  • Global Liaison: Served as on-site liaison for full-time employees worldwide.

Senior Recruiting Coordinator

Rover
Seattle, WA
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Arranged phone screens and interview loops for Rover.
  • Ensured seamless calendar management for c-suite leaders.
  • Designed robust scheduling system for Recruiting in first six weeks.
  • Engaged in weekly meetings with recruiters, ensuring attendance at all kick-off events for opening new positions.
  • Oversaw a diversity initiative with leadership from the Director of DEI.
  • Managed employee suggestions for increased inclusivity and created a clear presentation for executive review.
  • Coordinated and maintained records of interview training attendees.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

HBO
Seattle, WA
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Scheduling and tracking complex interviews, responding to calls or emails from candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers for the HBO Max team
  • Partnered with members of the Talent Acquisition team from around the globe to enhance candidate communications and simplify hiring processes for managers
  • Drafted correspondence related to contractor new hires, internal memoranda, and email communications
  • Managed candidate travel bookings and logistics
  • Prepared and sent out all offer letters for new hires in Seattle & Santa Monica locations
  • Managed all background checks for new hires in Seattle & Santa Monica locations
  • Worked with the team to ensure consistency, process enhancements, and a positive/collaborative work environment

Recruiting Coordinator

Amazon
Seattle, WA
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated interview schedules and managed candidate communications.
  • Designed and facilitated workflow refresher sessions for new recruitment staff.
  • Facilitated communication with candidates on their recruiting progress.
  • Collaborated with recruiters and hiring managers to establish hiring events in Vancouver, Sunnyvale, New York City, and Seattle.

Office Manager

Aditi Technologies
Bellevue, WA
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw administrative operations such as parking passes, building access cards, corporate FedEx account and all invoices
  • Designed and implemented a brand-new mothers nursing Room
  • Managed corporate housing units, employee travel and confidential information such as legal immigration documents
  • Processed new hire documents such as their H1B, Visa, proof of identity and corporate paperwork
  • Successfully collaborated with multiple businesses across Harman Kardon by meeting tight deadlines and prioritizing urgent situations

Skills

  • Administrative & Executive Support
  • Comprehensive Management of Multiple Calendars
  • Process Streamlining & Improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Workflow Execution
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Database Management
  • Recruiting Coordination
  • Candidate Tracking

Timeline

Accounting Specialist

PSI Solutions
06.2024 - 12.2024

Business Administrator/Administrative Assistant

Microsoft (Contract)
11.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Recruiting Coordinator

Rover
10.2021 - 03.2023

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

HBO
08.2019 - 10.2021

Recruiting Coordinator

Amazon
09.2018 - 08.2019

Office Manager

Aditi Technologies
03.2016 - 03.2018
Jeri Soden