KAREN LAKE
Summary
Resourceful and adaptable professional with noted experience in administrative management. Organized, methodical, detail-oriented yet creative and interpersonal multitasker offering a transferrable skillset and strong work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
USC Shoah Foundation
06.2022 - Current
- Guide Visitor Experience for advanced immersive visual history museum.
- Handle inquiries regarding Dimensions in Testimony and Last Chance recordings, and for Education, Media, Communications and Research departments.
- Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
Case Manager
Horne LLP, Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed caseload of tenants and landlords through application process for "Housing is Key" California rent relief assistance initiative.
Center Manager
Proactive Work Health Services
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Directed daily operations for 24/7 healthcare facility.
- Handled full life-cycle recruitment and onboarded candidates for medical team, utilizing industry contacts, job boards and social media.
- Scheduled employee shifts, managed staff files, processed payroll, handled benefits administration and performance reviews for more than 40 employees.
Program Assistant
USC Shoah Foundation
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Supported event planning coordination and onsite management for visual history museum's various program goals, Board of Trustee associated activities and daily operations.
- Handled travel management associated with various program initiatives.
- Maintained efficient and balanced calendar of events, appointments, staff meetings and assessments for institutes staff.
Career Guidance Specialist
Torres Martinez Tribal Tanf
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Provided coaching and assessed barriers for organization's student and adult clients to enhance career development and contribute toward personal development.
- Developed and administered education and career-related workshops, training programs, recruitment events and activities.
- Instructed clients with application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
Office Administrator
Borris, Nii & Co., LLP
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Handled full life-cycle recruitment, benefits, policy administration and payroll administration for boutique personal management company.
Administrative Specialist
Symantec Corporation
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Supported SVP and engineering team; coordinated and managed, meetings, conferences and intricate calendars.
- Handled travel and expense reports.
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
Program Coordinator
20th Century Fox Studios
11.2002 - 05.2011
- Developed and executed comprehensive recruitment and retention diversity, equity & inclusion strategies to meet the needs of FOX' business units.
- Implemented engagement plan among educational institutions, government officials, industry professionals and with talent management, resulting in Fox hiring from pool of qualified diverse candidates.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS
University of La Verne
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of La Verne
Skills
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Writing and Editing Skills
- Conference, Meeting and Event Planner
- Calendar Preparation and Management
- Vendor Management
- Travel Arrangement Management
- Social Media Updating
- PC Proficiency
Software
Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Concur, Workday, Adobe
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
USC Shoah Foundation
06.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Horne LLP, Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2022
Center Manager
Proactive Work Health Services
10.2018 - 03.2020
Program Assistant
USC Shoah Foundation
08.2017 - 10.2018
Career Guidance Specialist
Torres Martinez Tribal Tanf
04.2014 - 05.2017
Office Administrator
Borris, Nii & Co., LLP
06.2013 - 03.2014
Administrative Specialist
Symantec Corporation
08.2011 - 06.2013
Program Coordinator
20th Century Fox Studios
11.2002 - 05.2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS
University of La Verne
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of La Verne
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