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Overview
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Lynette Wilson

Chicago,IL

Summary

Seasoned assistant to Commissioner offering comprehensive experience in policy analysis, strategic planning, and administrative support within government structures. Strengths lie in coordinating and facilitating high-level meetings, managing complex schedules, and drafting detailed reports while maintaining utmost confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to make significant contributions to team objectives and successfully handle simultaneous tasks with efficiency.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant to the Commissioner

City of Chicago - City Hall
Chicago, IL
06.1999 - 01.2024
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained calendar of events on behalf of the Commissioner.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Greeted visitors in person or over phone; provided general information about organization's services when necessary.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to ensure the Commissioner's office ran smoothly.
  • Assisted in coordinating travel arrangements, including airline reservations, hotel accommodations, rental cars.
  • Screened calls, emails, and mail addressed to the Commissioner; answered inquiries as appropriate or directed them to the appropriate person and department for resolution.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings providing updates on progress made towards achieving goals set out by senior management.
  • Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Legislative Assistant

City of Chicago
Chicago , IL
  • Attended committee meetings related to assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of all relevant contacts within the legislature.
  • Monitored legislative activities in assigned committees and provided timely updates to management.
  • Developed relationships with relevant government personnel in order to advocate effectively on behalf of the organization's interests.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technician

Illinois Medical College
Chicago

Skills

  • Meeting facilitation
  • Memo preparation
  • Mail handling
  • Meeting planning
  • Scheduling
  • Administrative operations
  • Coordination
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Calendar management
  • Senior leadership support
  • Office administration

Certification

  • Cook County/State of Illinois Notary
  • Real Estate Signing Agent

Timeline

Assistant to the Commissioner

City of Chicago - City Hall
06.1999 - 01.2024
  • Cook County/State of Illinois Notary
  • Real Estate Signing Agent

Legislative Assistant

City of Chicago

Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technician

Illinois Medical College
Lynette Wilson