Highly motivated, dependable administrative professional with 26 + years of experience. Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
AMERICAN AIRLINES – Information Technology
06.2012 - Current
Supports Vice President of Airline Operations Technology
Collaborates closely with senior leadership to coordinate extremely active calendars and ensure schedules are followed and respected
Provide coaching, mentoring, and cross-functional support to administrative support staff
Process invoices, time and attendance, payroll, and provide backup support to multiple administrative assistants
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Organize and coordinate conferences and monthly meetings.
Coordinate and schedule travel arrangements for VP Executive to optimize time.
Process travel expenses and reimbursements for VP Executive.
Screen calls and emails and respond accordingly to support executive correspondence.
Facilitate training and onboarding for incoming support staff.
Work with senior management on projects and assist in various processes.
Coordinate events and work on ad hoc projects.
Greet arriving visitors and direct individuals to appropriate destinations.
Uphold strict timetables by maintaining accurate and balanced calendars.
Executive Assistant
AMERICAN AIRLINES
03.2009 - 05.2012
Provided administrative support to Vice President Employee Relations and staff specializing in Labor Relations
Managed calendars for superiors, arranged offsite meetings, travel and hotel reservations
Processed expense reports, time, and attendance
Assisted with scheduling contract negotiations with APA, APFA, and TWU unions
Telephone support, meeting coordination, and file management
Additional responsibilities included back-up support to Senior Vice President, invoice processing, and time management.
Administrative Assistant
03.2002 - 02.2009
Provided assistance to Managing Director-Labor Relations and five direct reports
Managed and maintained director’s schedule
Scheduled meetings and conference calls, provided telephone support, maintained files, and processed expense reports
Organized, distributed, and filed monthly reports
Arranged business travel for Ground/Independent work group as well as TWU members and outside contractors
Interacted with all levels of management within AA and TWU while maintaining an important level of confidentiality
Maintained attendance and vacation records through Auto TA system
Exhibited sound judgment, strong organizational and customer service skills.
Administrative Assistant / Data Entry
05.2000 - 03.2002
Maintained Pass Abuse log as well as composed and distributed Pass Abuse Committee decisions
Organized and logged incoming TWU grievances in Excel
Scheduled court reporters and hearing officers for non-Management hearings
Maintained and prepared Hearing Officer training manuals for distribution.
Administrative Assistant / Data
08.1998 - 05.2000
Provided support to Director-Independent Group and three direct reports
Opened, sorted, and distributed incoming correspondence
Created, retrieved, and filed corporate document records and reports
Maintained calendars, scheduled meetings, coordinated weekly “boiler room” conference calls during CWA union drive.
Customer Service Staff Assistant / Data
AMERICAN AIRLINES, AA Vacations
06.1995 - 08.1998
Investigated and issued refunds based on direct consumer and travel agent complaints
Assisted Database Specialists in verification and proofing of spreadsheets for booking sales
Researched and processed hotel invoices
Compiled and organized over three hundred weekly refund files
Corresponded directly with hotels and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
Education
August 86 - May 89 -
Tarrant County Junior College
Hurst, Texas
August 89 - May 90 -
University of Texas
Arlington, Texas
Skills
Microsoft Outlook
Excel
PowerPoint
WebEx
MS Teams
Word
SAP
Sabre
Work Brain
Concur
Timeline
Executive Assistant
AMERICAN AIRLINES – Information Technology
06.2012 - Current
Executive Assistant
AMERICAN AIRLINES
03.2009 - 05.2012
Administrative Assistant
03.2002 - 02.2009
Administrative Assistant / Data Entry
05.2000 - 03.2002
Administrative Assistant / Data
08.1998 - 05.2000
Customer Service Staff Assistant / Data
AMERICAN AIRLINES, AA Vacations
06.1995 - 08.1998
August 86 - May 89 -
Tarrant County Junior College
August 89 - May 90 -
University of Texas
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