LATANYA WOODS
Summary
Administrative professional focused on maximizing executive productivity through strategic calendar management and streamlined operations. Expertise in coordinating team efforts and adapting to shifting priorities ensures the successful delivery of organizational goals. Cultivates a supportive work environment that strengthens team collaboration and morale.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Helping Hands Cleaning Company, LLC
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Prepared, typed, and proofread letters, reports, and PowerPoint presentations; acted as first contact for clients, vendors, and staff to ensure effective communication.
- Operated multi-line phone system, routed calls, delivered messages to staff, and greeted visitors to enhance office communication.
- Managed scheduling and communication for cleaning staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Oversaw supply inventory management, ordering supplies, and maintaining Scheduled cleaning appointments
Sr. Executive Assistant to the Dean of Medicine
University of Missouri – Kansas City
08.2015 - 12.2023
- Managed and oversaw the Dean’s complex calendar, including meetings, events and travel while applying sound judgment to prioritize commitments and deadlines
- Managed Dean’s complex calendar, prioritizing meetings, events, and travel to meet critical deadlines and commitments.
- Coordinated executive schedules to optimize time management and prioritize key initiatives effectively.
- Drafted and edited professional documents, including correspondence, meeting minutes, memos, reports, and presentations, maintaining high standards of consistency and effectiveness.
Office Support Staff
University of Missouri - Kansas City
12.2009 - 07.2015
- Answered routine telephone inquiries about university admissions, ensuring prospective students received accurate information
- Processed and admitted new student applications while compiling demographic data to support enrollment strategies
- Provided mentorship to work study students on best practices for office management and administrative tasks.
- Conducted interviews for new hires, assessing candidates' qualifications to enhance team capabilities
Education
Bachelor’s - Liberal Arts, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MOAssociates -
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO07-2026
Skills
- Schedule coordination
- Project management
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, ImageNow and Pathway, WordPress, Oracle, Google Docs, Photoshop, Calendly and Canva
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, ImageNowand Pathway, WordPress, Oracle, Google Docs, Photoshop, Calendly and Canva
- Attention to detail
- Meeting coordination
- Creative thinking
- Communication and organization
Accomplishments
Customer Service Awards
Community Involvement
Volunteer as a reading tutor for adult learners at Literacy Kansas City
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Helping Hands Cleaning Company, LLC
02.2024 - 06.2026
Sr. Executive Assistant to the Dean of Medicine
University of Missouri – Kansas City
08.2015 - 12.2023
Office Support Staff
University of Missouri - Kansas City
12.2009 - 07.2015
Bachelor’s - Liberal Arts, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Associates -
Penn Valley Community College