LAKISHA COOPER
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Administrative professional with proven expertise in managing executive schedules, coordinating complex travel arrangements, and maintaining organizational systems. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, with ability to adapt to changing needs. Reliable and resourceful, ensuring efficient office operations and high-level support to executives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
NCAA
01.2022 - Current
- Team Calendar Management
- Legislative Updates
- Updates and producing publications
- Committee Support
- Document Management
- Travel Arrangements
Event Manager
Indianapolis Shakespeare Company
01.2015 - Current
- Manages staff responsible for event coordination activities
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
- Secure permits in accordance with state, city, and local ordinances
Administrative Specialist
Butler University
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Complex Budget Management (including allocation recommendations and ongoing reconciliation)
- Event planning (budgets & logistics, contracts)
- Program Coordinator (registrations, logistics, travel, and budgets)
- Calendar Management
- Website Management
- Creates complex reports
- Box Office Management
- Analyzes operating practices and procedures to create new and to revise existing methods
- Office Support
Executive Assistant
Forest Manor Multi-Service Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Created and updates form letters, correspondences, and office literature
- Managed employees' records and files
- Processed payroll
- Coordinate facility and equipment rentals
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for goods and/or services
- Event planning & management
- Supervise volunteers and front office staff
- Coordinated mass mailings
- Maintained supply inventory
Education
H.S. Diploma -
Gage Park High School
Chicago, IL01.1992
Business Management Coursework
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2004
Skills
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Administrative coordination
- Budget Management
- Event coordination and logistics
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Timely appointment organization
- Proficient in PeopleSoft
- Salesforce
- Client support
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Efficient data input
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
NCAA
01.2022 - Current
Event Manager
Indianapolis Shakespeare Company
01.2015 - Current
Administrative Specialist
Butler University
01.2010 - 01.2022
Executive Assistant
Forest Manor Multi-Service Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Business Management Coursework
Columbia College Chicago
H.S. Diploma -
Gage Park High School
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