Kristen Banning
East Granby,CT
Summary
Administrative professional with track record in supporting executive leadership. Proven ability to handle confidential information and manage executive schedules effectively. Focused on fostering team collaboration and meeting dynamic business needs through exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Assistant Superintendent
West Hartford Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
- Manage the assistant superintendent's schedule, appointments, and meeting calendars, arranging meeting logistics such as space, time, and participants.
- Supervise and direct the assistant superintendent's communication channels to facilitate a seamless flow of information and ensuring prompt responses.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with corporate policies while maximizing cost efficiency.
- Provide administrative support for special projects coordinating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Assist the assistant superintendent on budget forecasting, development, and ongoing expense management.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the district's privacy policies and ethical standards.
- Provide timely, confidential, and professional resolution to the concerns of families and community members.
- Develop and maintain filing systems to ensure efficient document retrieval using Google Docs.
Executive Assistant to Superintendent
Hartford Public Schools
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Coordinated superintendent's calendar to include priority and time management and prepare meeting agendas and materials.
- Functioned as the primary point of contact for incoming communications to assess the superintendent's priorities and activities, delegating follow-up actions as needed or escalating urgent matters.
- Addressed administrative needs before they arise, showcasing a proactive and independent approach.
- Researched and responded to questions or requests by School Board members, staff or community members.
- Coordinated travel plans (hotel reservations, flights, registrations) for conventions and conferences for Superintendent.
- Supported the superintendent's office with fiscal planning, including budget preparation and expenditure control.
- Performed other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the Superintendent's office.
Executive Assistant to Principal
Capital Region Education Council, CREC, Public Safety Academy
06.2013 - 10.2017
- Maintained the daily/weekly/monthly calendar of the principal for the purpose of coordinating scheduling of work-related appointments, activities, and meetings.
- Composed documents (e.g., notices, correspondence, bulletins, reports, newsletter, hand books) for principal or other school administrators for the purpose of requesting or providing information about school and work-related matters, activities, and events.
- Maintained a high degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of agency operations.
- Assisted in planning and scheduling school events and activities, and maintaining calendar of school and students events for the purpose of coordinating and scheduling events such as orientation, open house, field trips, sporting events, assemblies, conferences, etc.
- Served as a point of contact, answering calls, and arranging appointments for students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Registered new students, making sure forms are completed, obtaining transcripts and other documentation as needed, and entering data into computer system regarding enrollment and student records (e.g., transportation, attendance, withdrawals).
- Served as school's lottery coordinator including student registration, tracking student enrollment and followed strict urban/suburban and race/ethnicity guidelines.
- Served as liaison with outside organizations (e.g., transportation, food service, suppliers) for the purpose of coordination of deliveries, activities, etc.
Office Assistant
East Granby Middle School
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Worked with the principal, support staff, classroom teachers and students in achieving the objectives of the program of studies.
- Supervised students at the middle school level in maintaining discipline in the lunchroom, student arrival and departure activities.
- Provided support to district departments to ensure seamless administrative operations.
- Fostered strong, positive relationships with families through regular and constructive communication.
- Entered student attendance including, early dismissals, late arrivals and field trips.
- Answered and handle incoming telephone calls to the school.
Business Lead Support 1, Executive Assistant
Bank of America, BOA
11.1991 - 12.2011
- Worked in an administrative capacity for 20 years and assisted in three major bank mergers (Bank Boston, Summit Bank and Bank of America).
- Provided administrative support to the Group Operations Manager for the Northeast Loan Servicing Department, Director of the Corporate Loan Review Department and Executive Assistant to the Director of Commercial Real Estate Department.
- Monitored and analyzed monthly productivity for the Loan Servicing Team.
- Monitored, compiled and prioritized highly confidential correspondence, email, presentations, monthly reports etc.
- Managed accounts payable, receivable, and payroll; prepared expense reports and bank reconciliations, invoicing, fiscal year budgets, tracking expenditures for the department.
- Maintained personnel and timekeeping records.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and created itineraries for the management team.
- Created and distributed minutes for staff and department meetings.
- Assisted in preparation and completion of numerous projects.
Education
Graduate -
Johnston Senior High School
01.1991
Skills
- High-level administrative support
- Effective calendar coordination
- Customer-focused service
- Workplace organization
- Effective problem solver
- Strong attention to detail
- Confidentiality compliance assurance
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Assistant Superintendent
West Hartford Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant to Superintendent
Hartford Public Schools
10.2017 - 06.2022
Executive Assistant to Principal
Capital Region Education Council, CREC, Public Safety Academy
06.2013 - 10.2017
Office Assistant
East Granby Middle School
05.2012 - 06.2013
Business Lead Support 1, Executive Assistant
Bank of America, BOA
11.1991 - 12.2011
Graduate -
Johnston Senior High School
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