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KRISTIAN WATSON

Houston,TX

Summary

Professional 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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

U.S.VETS - Houston
04.2019 - Current
  • Identified process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce delays.
  • Coordinated schedules by managing calendars for a team of six executives.
  • Drafted professional emails by summarizing key information and action items.
  • Oversaw project timelines by tracking deliverables and deadlines.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.

Parole Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
05.2014 - 03.2019
  • Provided supervision to offenders; conducting parole investigations; and obtaining information for and preparing parole administration documentation
  • Managed, organized, and provided social services resources to assist in rehabilitation of parolee clients, in custody or on probation or parole
  • Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including on-going mental health assistance, conditional release and education and employment stipulations
  • Performed random drug testing to ensure parolees are maintaining sobriety, monitor employment history and performance, arrange weekly or bimonthly meetings with the offender and his family
  • Present evidence to the judge in the event a condition is broken
  • Prepared and submit regular reports to the judge to track the parolee's progress during the conditioned release
  • Provided administrative support to direct supervisor and department as needed, provided direction and assistance to new employee to acclimate to department

Administrative Assistant

Texas Department of Public Safety
10.2012 - 05.2014
  • Performed advanced investigative, and clerical duties in determining legal needs, requirements, and qualifications for the issuance of driver licenses and identification cards
  • Coordinated with Regional Supervisors and Service Commanders in the preparation of monthly regional activity report for Director and Public Safety Commission
  • Organized and maintained active listing and reports of action items to be presented during the Regional Commander's staff meeting
  • Attended mandatory Regional Commander meetings, prepared materials in advance of meeting and reported on follow up projects; responded to inquiries from Department employees and the general public regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Transcribed minutes from board meetings and confirm meetings between regional managers and directors

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
08-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
08-2011

Skills

  • Executive support
  • Administrative support
  • Office management
  • Strong problem solver
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Information confidentiality
  • Expense reporting
  • Database management
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Advanced MS office suite

Timeline

Executive Assistant

U.S.VETS - Houston
04.2019 - Current

Parole Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
05.2014 - 03.2019

Administrative Assistant

Texas Department of Public Safety
10.2012 - 05.2014

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Texas Southern University
KRISTIAN WATSON