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Lisa Beckford

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

A highly organized and detail oriented Executive Assistant with experience providing optimal support to C-Suite and Senior Level Management.

Adept at managing calendars, preparing reports and coordinating meetings. Demonstrates excellent customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Known for reliability and adaptability. Committed to drive success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

RisingGround
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintain diligent data entry and database management.
  • Conduct training sessions for new Foster Parents equipping them with skills needed for their roles.
  • Schedule security Federal clearance for prospective Foster Parents such as fingerprinting and background checks.
  • Assist Homefinder with child placement in homes.
  • Support caseworkers by organizing documentation and maintaining accurate records for court appearances.
  • Interact with ACS in movement of child placements.


Executive Assistant

Tech Networks
04.2020 - 12.2023
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.

Front Desk Coordinator

Forest Hill Financial
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival.
  • Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environment.

Executive Assistant

News America Marketing
04.2010 - 12.2016
  • Managed COO's calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in more effective project coordination and execution.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School
New York, NY

No Degree -

Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Microsoft -Word Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint Publisher
  • Calendar / Travel Coordinating
  • Expense Reporting /Concur
  • DocuSign
  • GoogleDocs
  • Video Conferencing
  • Organized
  • Team Player
  • Resourceful

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

RisingGround
03.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant

Tech Networks
04.2020 - 12.2023

Front Desk Coordinator

Forest Hill Financial
01.2017 - 03.2020

Executive Assistant

News America Marketing
04.2010 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School

No Degree -

Kingsborough Community College