Lorianne Guertin
University Place,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
US Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
02.2009 - Current
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Monitored progress on projects assigned by upper management.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
- Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
Operating Room Technician
US Army Reserve
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
03.2003 - 02.2005
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room with preparing for and setting up procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by following all safety protocols.
- Prepared surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to each procedure.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare personnel in carrying out their duties as needed.
- Participated in daily OR team meetings to discuss upcoming cases and review safety protocols.
- Disinfected surgical instruments properly according to hospital standards after each use.
- Set up operating rooms for specific procedures based on surgeon's preference.
- Restocked supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Performed sterilization processes after procedures to complete room turnaround.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tacoma, WA06-2007
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA06-1994
Skills
- Correspondence Writing
- Administrative Support
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Executive Management Support
- Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
US Army
02.2009 - Current
Operating Room Technician
US Army Reserve
03.2003 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Green River Community College