Lee Applebay
Goleta,CA
Summary
Trusted Assistant to Senior Managers and Reporting Teams. Advanced Word Processing Skills Writing • Editing • Proofing • Technical Documents Self-motivated team player, proactive in identifying needs and solving problems, while working autonomously on highly detailed projects requiring accuracy and timeliness. History of improving processes and efficiencies throughout entire career. Skills and Knowledge “Lee is one of those rare talents that makes an instant impact; I have never had the high quality of support from an office manager that she provided.... Lee is very dedicated and professional.” – R&D Director, Medtronic Corporation
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
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Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
CONFIGURATION DATA/ DOCUMENT CONTROL
L3HARRIS MariPro
Goleta, CA
01.2017 - 01.2026
- Oversaw configuration and data management for assigned programs, ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Planned, managed, and reported on the documentation created to fulfill customer configuration and data requirements. Coordinated drawing and documentation reviews across departments, facilitating effective communication regarding initial releases and formal changes. Required to hold programs to established configuration and data management processes.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
OFFICE CLERK, Instructional Assistant, Playground Supervisor, and Crossing Guard
GOLETA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Goleta, CA
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Proofread school manuals, newsletters, and other documents to ensure clarity and accuracy. Provided clerical support to school principal, office staff, and teachers through word processing, organizing, duplicating, and distributing documents to students, parents, and staff. Assisted classroom teachers by providing tailored instructional support to students with mild to severe disabilities. Supervise students on the playground and on campus to ensure their safety.
- Brandon School
- Processed student records, attendance data, and confidential documents with accuracy.
- Responded to phone inquiries, greeted visitors, and directed requests to appropriate staff.
- Organized filing systems, correspondence, and office supplies to support daily operations.
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, REGULATORY AFFAIRS & QUALITY ASSURANCE
MEDTRONIC
Goleta, CA
01.1988 - 01.1996
- Top-performing career as the right hand to senior directors, managers and internal teams across multiple manufacturing departments including the Director of Manufacturing, Director-RA/QA, Director-Engineering, Director-R&D, VP-Product Development. Quickly adapted to the needs and requirements of multiple bosses and tailored work accordingly. Supported up to 118 personnel during career peak, more than any other administrative assistant in the company.
- Collaborated with teams in Manufacturing, Research & Development, and Product Development to enhance project outcomes.
- Highlighted key initiatives and accomplishments that improved operational efficiency.
- Received commendations for implementing continuous improvements and providing valuable suggestions.
- Created systems for efficient documentation and retrieval of master documents, enhancing organizational workflow.
- Created and maintained company-wide document format standards.
- Designed new systems involving company’s meeting schedule and procedure policies.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to maintain operational efficiency.
- Established and maintained filing system for 220 patents, ensuring easy access and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Negotiated extensively with Xerox Corp. to replace faulty equipment at no extra charge.
- Organized and scheduled company-wide computer training classes for 140 employees.
- Outlined representative duties that illustrate key responsibilities in the role.
- Compiled, word processed and proofread extensive and highly detailed FDA pre-market applications; edited and prepared numerous supportive test procedures and reporting documents requiring complete accuracy.
- Assisted in annual FDA audits.
- Organized and maintained corporate library.
- Compiled and prepared monthly status reports for every department. Coordinated filing systems, phone messages and interdepartmental communications.
- Coordinated departmental travel, staff meetings, and prepared correspondence.
- DOCUMENT CONTROL COORDINATOR (1996)
- Prepared standard operating procedure documentation for all departments. Originated and tracked document change orders in compliance with approved procedures.
- Discovered and stopped the spread of computer virus that saved hundreds of hours in software repair.
- Revised document formats and other systems to allow expedited and efficient updates and revisions.
- Worked with extremely technical documents, drawings, regulatory submissions and medical papers.
- Provided an overview of early career experiences and roles held prior to 1988.
- HOWDEN FLUID SYSTEMS, Goleta, CA
- ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, ENGINEERING
- Supported engineering staff of 15 in Administration, Quality Assurance and Test Departments
- Prepared all technical proposals for the Director of Engineering.
- Controlled and maintained engineering test procedures. Performed word processing of correspondence, parts lists and specifications from hand-written and transcribed information. Prepared meeting presentations. Handled travel and hotel arrangements.
Education
Certification - Professional Office Systems and Word Processing
Bryant and Stratton Business Institute
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Santa Barbara City College Adult Education
Skills
- Advanced Computer Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Technical Writing and Documentation
Certification
Certification, Professional Office Systems and Word Processing
KEY QUALITIES
Self-Directed – Efficient – Accurate – Loyal
Personal Information
Title: ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL – OFFICE GENERALIST
Timeline
CONFIGURATION DATA/ DOCUMENT CONTROL
L3HARRIS MariPro
01.2017 - 01.2026
OFFICE CLERK, Instructional Assistant, Playground Supervisor, and Crossing Guard
GOLETA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2003 - 01.2016
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, REGULATORY AFFAIRS & QUALITY ASSURANCE
MEDTRONIC
01.1988 - 01.1996
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Santa Barbara City College Adult Education
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Certification - Professional Office Systems and Word Processing
Bryant and Stratton Business Institute