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Kenya Garner

Kenya Garner

Executive Administrative Assistant
Redondo Beach,USA

Summary

With over two decades of expertise in the Defense Industry. I am pursuing my next career opportunity role to enhance my abilities while contributing to the company's advancement. My credentials include an active DOD Top Secret and SCI Clearance. I am adept in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Confluence, and the JIRA System. I’m seasoned in juggling multiple projects concurrently in fast-paced settings, prioritizing quality and timely results. I possess robust leadership capabilities and have a proven track record of thriving in collaborative team atmospheres, effectively engaging with people from various backgrounds. A well-organized and driven employee, I am enthusiastic about utilizing my time management and organizational talents in a variety of contexts.

Dedicated professional with solid background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional clerical and operational support for professionals. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office supplies, paperwork and project needs.

Work History

Administrative Assistant 4

Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Perform office functions such as setting up and maintaining files; managing emails and calendars; meeting
  • Manage the day-to-day travel bookings and expense reports in keeping with Northrop Grumman policies.
  • Reviews draft and finish documents; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate moves and facilities needs for team.
  • Arranged travel and hotel accommodations for international and domestic business meetings and trips.
  • Advance skillset in SharePoint 2013, Confluence, JIRA & CPORT.
  • Proficient with NG Sector tools, including iBuy, Concur, MyIT, SharePoint, iTrip, etc….
  • Coordinate accommodations, computer, and supplies for new hires and existing team members.
  • Arrange food services for corporate gatherings and organize the conference room.

Configuration Analyst 2

Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
12.2019 - 01.2023
  • Create/Update Build Plans
  • Maintain Configuration Management Command Media, Work Instructions and perform updates as required.
  • Knowledge of product baselines and configuration status accounting.
  • Leadership and technical delegation experience.
  • Collaborates and coordinates with Technical Leads in the preparation, processing, and release of engineering documentation.
  • Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
  • Establish change orders and prepare for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor.
  • Support program configuration and data management requirements.
  • Coordinate with Mission Assurance to perform configuration audits.
  • Review contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying CM knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
  • Security Department Review Board (SDRB) meetings and disseminate agendas and minutes for COAST and AMP Programs.
  • System knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Confluence, JIRA, ClearQuest, DDR/DEX, Remote Desktop, SPACEPORT, PowerPoint, Outlook, Linux System, ENOVIA 3D and SharePoint.
  • Support Program tasks.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.

Administrative Assistant 3

Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
03.2015 - 12.2019
  • Organized and maintained filing and document management.
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
  • Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls and composing and typing correspondence.
  • Maintained inventory in supply closet to prevent shortage.
  • Schedule Meetings.
  • Arranged travel and hotel accommodations for international and domestic business meetings and trips.
  • Organizing catering services.
  • Verified operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs.
  • Familiarity with navigating NG systems or tools (SAP, iBUY, Concur, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)

Security Support 2

Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
06.2013 - 03.2015
  • Created safe and secure environment for visitors and staff members.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Issue Badges.
  • Sign In Contractor's.
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
  • Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - BUisness Management

West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA
06.2015

High School Diploma -

Gardena Senior High School
Gardena, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Review
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Leadership Skills
  • Employee Engagement
  • Programming and design skills
  • Experience reviewing engineering documentation
  • Knowledge of product baselines
  • Confluence
  • JIRA
  • SharePoint Experience
  • Team Resilience & Adaptability
  • Travel coordination
  • Expense reporting
  • Meeting scheduling
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Scheduling and calendar management

Timeline

Administrative Assistant 4

Northrop Grumman
01.2023 - Current

Configuration Analyst 2

Northrop Grumman
12.2019 - 01.2023

Administrative Assistant 3

Northrop Grumman
03.2015 - 12.2019

Security Support 2

Northrop Grumman
06.2013 - 03.2015

Some College (No Degree) - BUisness Management

West Los Angeles College

High School Diploma -

Gardena Senior High School

Certification

  • ENOVIA 3D
  • CPR Certification

Clearance

ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE

Career Experience

  • Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA, Administrative Assistant 4, 01/2023, Present, Perform office functions such as setting up and maintaining files; managing emails and calendars; meeting, Manage the day-to-day travel bookings and expense reports in keeping with Northrop Grumman policies., Reviews draft and finish documents; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures., Coordinate moves and facilities needs for team. Arranged travel and hotel accommodations for international and domestic business meetings and trips., Advance skillset in SharePoint 2013, Confluence, JIRA & CPORT., Proficient with NG Sector tools, including iBuy, Concur, MyIT, SharePoint, iTrip, etc., Coordinate accommodations, computer, and supplies for new hires and existing team members., Arrange food services for corporate gatherings and organize the conference room.
  • Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA, Configuration Analyst 2, 12/2019, 01/2023, Create/Update Build Plans, Maintain Configuration Management Command Media, Work Instructions and perform updates as required., Knowledge of product baselines and configuration status accounting., Leadership and technical delegation experience., Collaborates and coordinates with Technical Leads in the preparation, processing, and release of engineering documentation., Plan and coordinate preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met., Establish change orders and prepare for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor., Support program configuration and data management requirements., Coordinate with Mission Assurance to perform configuration audits., Review contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying CM knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes., Security Department Review Board (SDRB) meetings and disseminate agendas and minutes for COAST and AMP Programs., System knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Confluence, JIRA, ClearQuest, DDR/DEX, Remote Desktop, SPACEPORT, PowerPoint, Outlook, Linux System, ENOVIA 3D and SharePoint., Support Program tasks., Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others., Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.
  • Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA, Administrative Assistant 3, 03/2015, 12/2019, Organized and maintained filing and document management., Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency., Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls and composing and typing correspondence., Maintained inventory in supply closet to prevent shortage., Schedule Meetings., Arranged travel and hotel accommodations for international and domestic business meetings and trips., Organizing catering services., Verified operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs., Familiarity with navigating NG systems or tools (SAP, iBUY, Concur, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
  • Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA, Security Support 2, 06/2013, 03/2015, Created safe and secure environment for visitors and staff members., Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry., Issue Badges., Sign In Contractor's., Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations., Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Kenya GarnerExecutive Administrative Assistant