LaKiska Knight Clausell
Spring,TX
Summary
Highly motivated administrative professional eager to embrace new challenges. Possesses a robust work ethic, adaptability, and outstanding interpersonal abilities. Skilled in working efficiently without supervision and rapidly acquiring new competencies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Secretary - Ctr. For Edu. Dev. Org. Cul.
Region 4 Education Service Center
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Support the Deputy Executive Director with the planning and implementation of initiatives across the division.
- Conduct research, gather and organize data, and perform analysis for the Deputy Executive Director.
- Act as the initial point of contact for both internal and external customers, addressing inquiries and requests related to the division.
- Offer support and assistance to the department secretaries within the division.
- Manage the Deputy Executive Director's schedule, including arranging travel and organizing meetings.
- Review and monitor the budget, ensuring the Deputy Executive Director is kept informed.
- Process requisitions, direct payments, invoices, purchase orders, and interdepartmental bills; ensure each is assigned to the appropriate budget and confirm that all required documentation is included.
- Handle requests for records, encompassing processes for public information.
- Handle and filter communications, such as telephone calls, mail, and emails, using independent judgment to assess their level of urgency.
Executive Assistant - Human Resources
Spring Independent School District
Houston , TX
09.2015 - 04.2023
- Receive and screen various forms of communication, such as telephone calls, mail, and emails, exercising independent judgment to prioritize them; conduct research and provide responses to these communications as needed.
- Manage a calendar of appointments and meetings, setting reminders as needed for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital & Accountability and other essential team members.
- Ensure the confidentiality of information and data pertaining to daily operations in Employee Relations.
- Maintain precise records of employee grievances, investigations, and the disposition of arrests/cases.
- Handle requests for records, encompassing processes for public information and employee records.
- Planned and executed the details of the district's Employee Recognition Banquet.
- Handled departmental budget: oversaw purchase requisitions, coordinated travel arrangements, and processed reimbursements.
- Monitored incoming emails and provided timely responses as appropriate.
- Created efficient filing systems to facilitate quick access to information as required.
- Upheld company trust and safeguarded operational integrity by maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DC12-2023
Skills
- Creative Problem Solver
- The capacity to preserve composure and work effectively under high-stress conditions with stringent deadlines
- Information Confidentiality
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Business Administration
- Employee Relations
- Effective Communication
- Time management abilities
- Ability to multitask different projects and work independently without direct supervision
- Microsoft Office and Docusign
Professional Affiliations
- The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM Member)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Division Secretary - Ctr. For Edu. Dev. Org. Cul.
Region 4 Education Service Center
04.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant - Human Resources
Spring Independent School District
09.2015 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University
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