Joanna Aitken
City Of Reno
Lawrence
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented management assistant, relocating to Lawrence, who has a proven track record in streamlining office operations, managing payroll for 55+ employees, and reducing expenses by 25%. Ready to leverage expertise in budget administration and talent acquisition.
Work History
Management Assistant
8 Years 6 Months- Streamline office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and digital documentation processes.
- Oversee inventory management, maintaining supplies and resources for optimal office functionality.
- Manage payroll processes for 55+ employees.
- Reduced expenses by 25% in FY26 with thorough budget tracking and expense report analysis.
- Manage travel arrangements for meetings and conferences, optimizing time efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Handle sensitive documents with confidentiality, ensuring data privacy is upheld consistently.
- Interact with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Collaborate with Civil Service and HR in talent acquisition and onboarding.
- Oversee all accounts payable and receivable and safeguard the budgetary funds.
- Develop and maintain relationships with other departments and outside agencies.
Administrative Coordinator
1 Year 3 Months- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, legal professionals and other external contacts.
- Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents and managed exhibits for all active cases.
- Enhanced communication between legal teams with timely and accurate preparation of reports and documents.
- Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and coordinated travel arrangements for staff members.
- Managed inventory of office supplies, ensuring essential items were always in stock.
- Managed complex schedules for court reporting professionals to optimize their time and productivity.
- Organized meetings and depositions and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
- Professional Development: Communication
Skills
Talent acquisition
Administrative support
Payment verification
Payroll management
Office management
Accounts reconciliation
Recruitment coordination
Attention to detail
Relationship building
Certification
- Reno Emerging Leaders Institute, City of Reno - January 2023-January 2024
Timeline
Management Assistant
City Of Reno
02.2018 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Coordinator
Litigation Specialists
10.2016 - 01.2018Read More
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts from General Studies
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