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Lisa Thomas

Washington,DC

Summary


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

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Executive Assistant

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
01.2017 - Current
  • Manage senior c-level executives complex schedule, email management and global travel.
  • Provide research and prepare materials for meetings.
  • Support and coordinate internal functions.
  • Support and coordinate internal HR functions/onboarding new hires/performance appraisal.
  • Oversee timesheet recording and expense reports
  • Plan department retreats and events
  • Provide research and prepare materials for meetings with stakeholders
  • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
  • Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organization efficiently.
  • Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
  • Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
  • Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, resume screening, and candidate interviews.
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.

Executive Assistant

NRECA
01.2016 - 01.2016
  • Provided project and administrative support for senior leadership team including schedule coordination, travel, and finances.
  • Provided on-sight logistical coordination and support for board meetings, regional meetings, and department retreats

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC
06.2006 - 01.2014
  • Prepared purchase requisitions and other documents related to purchasing and contracts.
  • Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas, and decks for executive meetings.
  • Prepared department for compliance audit by ensuring contribution files have required documentation including IRS letters, financial statements, and approvals from legal department (100% pass rate in compliance audits).
  • Served as records management coordinator in department by ensuring all records are kept and disposed of in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Manage relationships with all vendors-including landlord, IT, and others.
  • EVENT COORDINATOR
  • Coordinated logistics and planning for board of directors, corporate and legislative events.
  • Designed layout and content of company sponsorship advertisements for event publications.
  • Provided guidance regarding the usage of the company’s corporate image and identity, including strategic usage of logos, signage, and giveaways.
  • Proactively identified opportunities for improving event processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Managed volunteer and team building initiatives.
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and selected premier caterers.
  • BUDGET COORDINATOR
  • Managed expense reporting and corporate card reconciliation.
  • Managed contract and price negotiations with vendors and service providers
  • Analyzed and research budget issues, prepare budget reconciliations and create tracker to monitor department spending with various vendors with contracts ranging from $20K-$3M.
  • Processed over $500K annually in contributions for policy groups using MicroEdge gifts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Human Resources minor

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
College Park, MD

Certificate - Project Management

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Customer relations
  • Recruiting
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Event management
  • New hire onboarding
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Operations management
  • Negotiation
  • Presentation preparation

Timeline

Manager/Executive Assistant

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
01.2017 - Current

Executive Assistant

NRECA
01.2016 - 01.2016

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC
06.2006 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Human Resources minor

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Certificate - Project Management

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

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