KAYTLYN BRIDGES
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
U.S. Navy veteran and experienced Administrative Operations Manager with expertise in optimizing daily operations and leading administrative teams. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Strong organizational and communication skills facilitate effective resolution of complex operational challenges. Track record of leveraging technology and collaboration to achieve compliance and support strategic objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Operations Director
United States Navy
Virginia Beach, Virginia
05.2023 - Current
- Led daily operations for a high-volume administrative office, ensuring smooth workflow and full readiness for both civilian and military personnel
- Directed comprehensive administrative processes including correspondence, performance evaluations, awards, directives, and personnel actions, improving efficiency and compliance
- Reviewed and processed travel authorizations and reimbursements with 100% accuracy, maintaining zero discrepancies during audits
- Provided administrative support for inspections, site visits, and executive-level events, earning commendations for professionalism and flawless execution
- Managed over 600 official documents and communications, including executive-level correspondence, retirements, and personnel separations
- Oversaw the organizational travel card program, ensuring compliance with financial policies and maintaining full fiscal accountability
Administrative Manager
United States Navy
Suffolk, Virginia
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Managed all aspects of front desk and administrative operations, including executive calendar management, correspondence processing, and coordination for distinguished visitors
- Served as Pay and Personnel Administrator, providing accurate payroll, benefits, and personnel support for military and civilian staff
- Directed administrative functions for 800 personnel across five units, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with organizational policies
- Supervised a team of 9 administrative staff, streamlining processes for correspondence tracking, performance evaluations, awards, directives, and personnel actions
- Coordinated and executed administrative support for high-profile events, including Change of Command ceremonies and executive-level functions, ensuring flawless delivery
- Reviewed, validated, and processed travel authorizations and reimbursements, maintaining 100% compliance with federal and organizational travel regulations
- Recognized as Junior Sailor of the Year (2021) for exceptional leadership, performance, and dedication to administrative excellence
Administrative Clerk
United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Maintained 100% accuracy and integrity in administrative correspondence and personnel tracking systems, ensuring timely and reliable documentation for command operations
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior staff on evaluation preparation, professional correspondence standards, and awards submission processes, enhancing team performance and productivity
- Assisted in the planning, coordination, and flawless execution of multiple high-profile command ceremonies and official events, supporting leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Processed and reviewed travel authorizations and reimbursements as a Non-Defense Travel System Entry Agent, ensuring full compliance with federal and organizational travel regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
American Military University
10-2023
Associate of General Studies -
American Military University
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Process improvement
- Travel Management
- Event Planning
- Coordination
- Records Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Analytical
- Reporting Skills
- Technology Proficiency
- Recognition Administration
- Personnel Support
- Attention to Detail
- Meeting Coordination
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- SharePoint
- Flankspeed
- Google Workspace
- Defense Travel System
Certification
- Office Manager/Administrative Services | Department of Labor
- Computer Operator | Department of Labor
- Legal Secretary | Department of Labor
- Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview | FEMA
- Introduction to Continuity of Operation Planning for Pandemic Influenzas | FEMA
- Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 | FEMA
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Military Trainings
- Legal Clerk
- Command Pay and Personnel Administrator
- Yeoman/Personnel Advanced Administration
- Advanced Leader Development Course
- Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program Manager
Timeline
Administrative Operations Director
United States Navy
05.2023 - Current
Administrative Manager
United States Navy
08.2018 - 05.2023
Administrative Clerk
United States Navy
06.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
American Military University
Associate of General Studies -
American Military University