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MARTHA E BURKE

MARTHA E BURKE

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Virtual Assistant at Interval House, excelling in database management and report generation. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through creative solutions and critical thinking. Adept at schedule management and executive support, consistently delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Work History

Virtual Assistant

Interval House
Long Beach, CA
04.2020 - Current
  • Managed client database, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Generated discrepancy reports to maintain data accuracy as needed.
  • Compiled data from multiple sources to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Facilitated communication regarding client needs and operational processes.
  • Attended virtual meetings to discuss process improvements and updates.
  • Created detailed reports and presentations based on compiled data.
  • Provided administrative support to enhance overall office efficiency.

Project Manager

KAISER PERMANENTE ­ DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER
Downey, CA
  • Provided comprehensive support to In Patient Nursing Department's Clinical Directors and Assistant Clinical Directors.
  • Ensured JCAHO compliance and maintained survey readiness through systematic oversight.
  • Developed educational materials and signage for regulatory staff training in patient care.

Generated reports from Clarity System to enhance patient care management.

  • Created updated digital forms tailored to specific unit needs to improve operational efficiency.
  • Trained staff on Safety Program and supported bilingual interpreters for effective communication.
  • Resolved invoicing and expense issues while troubleshooting technical problems.
  • Maintained detailed administrative processes, improving accuracy in inventory and record management.

KAISER PERMANENTE/BELLFLOWER Executive Assistant Toy Consultant/Exec. Admin. Asst

Kaiser Permanente
  • Organized and maintained executive calendars, scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, and appointments.
  • Reviewed and processed expense reports and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinated communications between departments to ensure timely project completion.
  • Created spreadsheets using Excel, incorporating formulas, macros, and pivot tables.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and documented minutes; distributed notes to relevant personnel.
  • Assisted with special projects by researching topics and developing presentations for management review.
  • Managed director's calendar while preparing meeting materials to facilitate discussions.
  • Developed PowerPoint presentations for various business purposes.

Human Resources/Executive Assistant

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach
  • Organized Employee Service Awards, developing theme and program while selecting gifts, catering, and floral arrangements.
  • Revamped New Hire Orientation program by designing PowerPoint presentations for various departments.
  • Produced engaging PowerPoint presentations for executive training programs and corporate meetings.
  • Developed web-friendly forms for intranet system to enhance user experience.
  • Delivered administrative support to Employment Relations, Recruiting, and Benefits executives.
  • Troubleshot computer-related inquiries for HR staff to improve operational efficiency.

Graduate Medical Education/Pediatric Residency Coordinator

LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
  • Coordinated speaker schedules and logistics for Pediatric Residents Grand Rounds program.
  • Arranged audio/video equipment, catering, room reservations, and promotional materials for events.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations for speakers to enhance delivery of medical topics.
  • Prepared evaluations, collected data, and summarized findings to track residency program progress.
  • Assisted in developing House Staff Orientation Manual for incoming residents.

Administrative Associate/HR

GULFSTREAM AIRCRAFT
  • Streamlined hiring process, increasing employee roles to over 1,000 from 400-500.
  • Automated application tracking and termination processes, enhancing efficiency.
  • Reviewed resumes and briefed HR representatives on candidate qualifications.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Funosophy
Long Beach, CA
  • Created detailed PowerPoint sales presentations to effectively communicate value propositions.
  • Oversaw scheduling of meetings, presentations, and phone conferences, managing all travel arrangements.
  • Maintained and updated business tracking documents, including accounts receivable/payable and proposals.
  • Acted as liaison among consultants, creative teams, clients, and directors to facilitate collaboration.
  • Troubleshot technical issues promptly to minimize disruptions in operations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently while fostering positive client relationships.
  • Managed inventory control processes to ensure consistent availability of supplies.

Digital Imaging Specialist

GULFSTREAM AIRCRAFT - Tech Publications
  • Photograph aircraft interiors throughout the interior completion process.
  • Read Aircraft Blueprints and Design Specifications.
  • Identify, describe and catalogue photos in a Photo Proof format.
  • Assist in preparation of Customer User Guides and Maintenance Manuals.
  • Provide photo documentation to Engineering Dept.
  • for troubleshooting issues.
  • Worked as liaison between Tech Pubs and Aircraft Coordinators, Customer Service Reps etc.
  • continued - Martha E.
  • Burke 562/631-9165.

Travel Agent

SUPERSTITION SPRINGS TRAVEL
Mesa, AZ
  • Make travel arrangements for retail and corporate clients (Air, Auto & Hotel etc.), issue tickets, and.
  • communicate with vendors, full range of customer service duties.
  • Prepared customized itineraries based on customer needs and preferences.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of airline regulations concerning ticketing procedures and restrictions.
  • Researched availability of airfare and hotel rooms using reservation systems.
  • Assisted customers in selecting the best possible package with the least expense.
  • Ensured all reservations were accurately documented in agency's system prior to client departure date.
  • Organized flights, insurance, and accommodations for travelers according to their preferences.
  • Suggested additional services such as car rentals or activities that would enhance a customer's trip.
  • Provided travel information to customers and answered questions regarding passports, visas, transportation, accommodation, and tour packages.

Education

HMI, Certified Hypnotherapist/Tarzana, CA - SST Travel School/Anchorage, AK - New York University- Real Estate/NYC, NY - Betty Owen Secretarial School/NYC, NY - Annapolis Sr. High/Annapolis, MD - St. Mary's High School & Elementary/Annapolis, MD - St. Paul's Elementary/Hong Kong - St. John's Elementary/Karachi, Pakistan -

Skills

  • IBM and Apple systems
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Database management
  • Report generation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Presentation development
  • Travel coordination
  • Schedule management
  • Problem solving
  • Self-motivation
  • Deadline management
  • Spreadsheet creation
  • Report analysis
  • Executive support
  • Internet research
  • Creative solutions
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

Virtual Assistance

  • Maintain external Database documentation, Entering and exiting clients according to Federal, State, and Local requirements. Send Federal, State and Local Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports to appropriate entities.

Process Improvement

  • implementation of new electronic patient records which resulted in more cost-effective service.

Research

  • Researched Best Practices for implementation within our system.

Training

  • trained staff in office systems and databases, policies and procedures while focusing on minimizing errors and generating superior results.

Reporting

  • Maintained status reports to provide management with updated information for client projects.

Administration

  • Performed administration tasks such as developing spreadsheets, scanning documents for inter-departmental use.

Customer Service

  • Handled "customers" effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Administrative, administrative support, Photo, Adobe PhotoShop, PageMaker, A/P, Audio, Benefits, Bi, CA, conferences, contracts, clients, Customer Service, customer support, databases, database, documentation, DOS, Fax, filing, FileMaker, forms, hiring, Human Resources, HR, Insurance, Internet Explorer, Inventory, Investment Banking, Investor Relations, invoicing, law, Legal, Apple Mac, director, Management Consulting, marketing, Market, materials, meetings, Access, Excel, mail, Outlook

Express, PowerPoint, PowerPoint Presentations, Publisher, Microsoft Word, MultiMate, Nursing, IBM PC, Copiers, Policies, presentations, Problem solver, progress, Promotion, proposals, speaking, QuickBooks, Read, Real Estate, receiving, Recruiting, retail, SABRE, Safety, sales, Scanners, scheduling, Secretarial, Securities, shipping, staffing, phones, phone, Trainer, training programs, transcription, travel arrangements, Troubleshoot, troubleshooting, Video, Wang, WordPerfect

Timeline

Virtual Assistant

Interval House
04.2020 - Current

HMI, Certified Hypnotherapist/Tarzana, CA - SST Travel School/Anchorage, AK - New York University- Real Estate/NYC, NY - Betty Owen Secretarial School/NYC, NY - Annapolis Sr. High/Annapolis, MD - St. Mary's High School & Elementary/Annapolis, MD - St. Paul's Elementary/Hong Kong - St. John's Elementary/Karachi, Pakistan -

Project Manager

KAISER PERMANENTE ­ DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER

KAISER PERMANENTE/BELLFLOWER Executive Assistant Toy Consultant/Exec. Admin. Asst

Kaiser Permanente

Human Resources/Executive Assistant

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Graduate Medical Education/Pediatric Residency Coordinator

LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

Administrative Associate/HR

GULFSTREAM AIRCRAFT

Executive Administrative Assistant

Funosophy

Digital Imaging Specialist

GULFSTREAM AIRCRAFT - Tech Publications

Travel Agent

SUPERSTITION SPRINGS TRAVEL