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Kennedy Elliott

Oak Harbor,WA

Summary

Highly efficient Administrative Professional offering 3 years of experience, including administrative support, project coordination, customer service and team leadership. Comfortable working with senior management to effectively define and achieve strategic operational and administrative objectives. Streamlines administrative processes, analyzes complex issues and develops solutions. Cultivates positive work culture focused on teamwork and idea-sharing while driving goal achievement. Upbeat Administrative Specialist well-versed in completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through on achieving all project goals. Successful at overseeing reception duties and coordinating purchasing functions. Adept at business correspondence, travel arrangements and event coordination. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Specialist

U.S Navy
Oak Harbor, WA
07.2021 - Current
  • Answered and routed telephone calls and took messages.
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors.
  • Automated office operations by managing internal and external customer correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, office layout and budgetary requirements.
  • Coordinated employee recruitment, performance evaluation and termination activities.
  • Organized training, client meetings, team meetings and events.
  • Produced and distributed memos, newsletters and other forms of communication.
  • Arranged domestic and international travel, hotel and transportation needs for staff.
  • Composed and edited complex and sensitive correspondence, reports and documents.
  • Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.
  • Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Answered phone calls, provided information and connected callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Developed successful filing system to increase ability to retain and recover documents, reports and records.
  • Maintained office supplies by checking inventory and ordering items.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Worked with finance department to file receipts and reimbursements.
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers and crews.
  • Generated status reports for senior management activities critical to meeting project and departmental goals.
  • Organized travel arrangements for staff members as needed.

Executive Administrative Secretary

U.S. Navy Active Duty
Oak Harbor , WA
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Identified and resolved administrative problems to ensure efficient operations of the office.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities as required.
  • Provided support in preparing confidential materials related to board meetings.
  • Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
  • Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Executed special objectives and projects in response to executive team and board member requests.
  • Updated and implemented administrative and executive support policy changes and monitored effects.

Personnel Security Specialist

U.S Navy
Oak Harbor, WA
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Wrote and filed reports detailing findings of investigations.
  • Created and updated files on each applicant.
  • Made recommendations for approval, disapproval or modification of clearance based on information uncovered.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Kept highly classified and sensitive information completely confidential.
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
  • Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
  • Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
  • Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06-2024

High School Education

Eastmoor Academy
Columbus, OH
05.2020

Skills

  • Payroll and Benefits Administration
  • Travel Arrangement Scheduling
  • Calendar Maintenance and Docketing
  • Video Conference Preparation
  • Office Record Management
  • Document and File Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Customer Service
  • Mail Routing and Distribution
  • Administrative Procedures

Certification

  • Certified I.T Support Fundamentals Technician, Google - 2022
  • Computer Opertator 2023 (Department of Labor)
  • Administrative Data Analyst, University of Phoenix
  • Enlisted Joint Military Professional Education
  • Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Human Resource Certified

Awards

  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - October 2021
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - September 2023
  • Good Conduct Medal - February 2023
  • Flag Letter of Commendation - August 2022
  • Sailor of the Quarter - July 2023

Timeline

Executive Administrative Secretary

U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2023 - 12.2023

Personnel Security Specialist

U.S Navy
07.2021 - 06.2022

Administrative Specialist

U.S Navy
07.2021 - Current

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

High School Education

Eastmoor Academy
Kennedy Elliott