Luz Maria Mendez
Montgomery Village,MD
Summary
Motivated professional with experience in Risk Management, Contract Administration, and over 25 years as a Polished Executive Assistant. Well-equipped to support the needs of Chief Executive Officers. Skilled in supervising administrative assistants and motivating teams to exceed expectations. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality and driving process improvements for enhanced efficiency. Strong customer-facing abilities as a company representative.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RISK MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
TM Associates Management
Gaithersburg, Maryland
06.2021 - Current
- Developed Insurance Processes and Procedure Package in accordance with organizational policies.
- Managing all insurance claims and open litigation up to $1 million as liaison for risk management for the company portfolio.
- Identified and analyzed potential risk areas that could impact organizations' assets, earning capacity, or success.
- Ensured compliance with contractual guidelines for external clients as the main point of contact.
- Developed and maintained necessary contracting documentation in compliance with organization policies and procedures.
- Analyze existing contract quarterly to review cost standards.
SR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Sodexo
Gaithersburg, Maryland
09.2013 - 11.2020
- Provided Executive Level administrative support in a multilingual setting
- Provided efficient administrative and organizational support to SVP and subordinates, ensuring executive responsiveness and decision-making.
- Enhanced executive interaction by strategically arranging meetings and coordinating logistics for frequently rigid domestic and international travel itineraries
- Managed calendars and prepared expense reports for executives in global roles to meet reporting deadlines.
- Responsible for financial document entry of invoiced transactions, logistics coordination, and contract advisory and consultation for hotels and meeting venues in the US, Europe, and South America.
OFFICE COORDINATOR / HR SUPPORT / CONCIERGE
Booz Allan Hamilton
Rockville, MD
09.2006 - 08.2013
- Consulted office manager assistant with extensive experience in managing and streamlining office operations.
- Processed monthly reports to update management about Hoteling activity
- Supervised conference room schedules, employee training sessions, and special events to facilitate efficient employee collaboration and meetings
- Maintained and disseminated employee resource information in a dynamic office environment, addressing competing demands and challenges.
- Providing strategic administrative and organizational support to HR and Recruiting teams to facilitate staff goals for a fast-paced business operation.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
American Embassy, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) La Paz - Bolivia
02.2000 - 10.2003
Education
PROJECT MANAGEMENT -
Montgomery College
MD12.2023
Associate of Arts - Certification - Loan Officer
Nationwide Mortgage
Washington DC06-2021
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Confidential records
- Develop Procedures
- Reporting & Documentation
- Project Support
- Compliance Enforcement
- Business Development
- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
Certification
LOAN OFFICER, 06/01/21, Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
Degree
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 12/01/02, Universidad Catolica Boliviana, La Paz, Bolivia
Timeline
RISK MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
TM Associates Management
06.2021 - Current
SR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Sodexo
09.2013 - 11.2020
OFFICE COORDINATOR / HR SUPPORT / CONCIERGE
Booz Allan Hamilton
09.2006 - 08.2013
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
American Embassy, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) La Paz - Bolivia
02.2000 - 10.2003
PROJECT MANAGEMENT -
Montgomery College
Associate of Arts - Certification - Loan Officer
Nationwide Mortgage
LOAN OFFICER, 06/01/21, Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
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