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MIA MONIQUE THOMAS

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Executive Assistant accomplished managing, organizing, and providing stellar administrative support to executive teams. Analyzes, prioritizes, and completes tasks with professionalism. Committed Executive Assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced environments. Detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, exceptional multitasking abilities and self-motivated. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish tasks timely and accurately.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to the Director of Public Safety & Homeland Security

New Orleans Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
01.2023 - Current
  • Front Desk - responsible for receiving and welcoming visitors and deliveries, answering phone calls from constituents, providing assistance, and/or forwarding to the appropriate department, agency, or contact
  • Coordinate schedules and correspondence of the Director and other staff as needed
  • Assist staff with preparation and distribution of federal, state, and local reports as necessary
  • Responsible for collecting and routing all office correspondence to appropriate city representatives (including time sheets, contracts, grant documents)
  • Provide administrative support as needed such as typing correspondence, reports, contracts, submitting travel expense reports, scheduling, meetings, and ordering supplies
  • Serve as the liaison for all issues related to facilities maintenance
  • Maintain line of communication with vendors regarding the status of invoices, payments, deliveries, etc
  • Track, analyze and report on all fiscal matters
  • Organize and administer proper recordkeeping of fiscal documents
  • Create and maintain an approachable and helpful environment, where the Homeland Security staff are able to receive support as needed regarding fiscal issues
  • Responsible to maintain monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports
  • Manage the procurement of items and equipment needs using the BRASS software
  • Disburse funds and request reimbursement through BRASS; inform Director on all requests and balance.
  • Prepare travel documentation for staff; book transportation and lodging with travel agent; prepare and submit Per Diem and process reimbursement for travel expenses, obtain CAO approval
  • Able to demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service and communication skills through verbal, written and electronic communications
  • Facilitated and coordinated administrative support for grant programs
  • Print and distribute ID badges for employees
  • Other duties as assigned in support of the organization's mission.

Executive Assistant to the Clerk/Supervisor

Clerk of Criminal District Court
03.2018 - 05.2022
  • Managed Clerk's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials
  • Prepared and updated office records and accounts according to client and executive needs
  • Managed external contacts and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority actions
  • Collected and analyzed information to produce concise reports
  • Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences, and seminars
  • Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential
  • Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails, and interfacing with clients
  • Drafted agendas, meeting notes and other documents to enhance collaborative process
  • Helped set administrative procedures to minimize errors and boost productivity
  • Screened visitors and directed to specific location for office safety
  • Facilitated and coordinated administrative support for grant programs

Camp Director/Counselor

NORD Summer Camp, (Kedila Cops for Kids)
06.2015 - 08.2018

Responsible for the overall administrative duties, communication, programming, and day to day running of the Camp

  • Supervised staff, campers, volunteers, and activities throughout the summer camping season
  • Adhered to all camp policies, rules, and guidelines
  • Addressed questions, problems, and concerns regarding camp matters.

Associate Teacher

St. Mary's Academy Catholic School
05.2010 - 03.2018
  • Assisted teachers and children with daily work and activities
  • Maintain daily reports and records on each child to stay in compliance with NSECD Standards
  • Implemented plans for growth and development while observing each child's skill and interest
  • Established a positive relationship with families to ensure parental involvement
  • Planned field trips, created center activities, handled all finances for the classroom.

Assistant Director/Teacher/Secretary

Children's World, Star Daycare
07.2006 - 05.2009
  • Implemented performance standards, policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines for the day-to-day operation of an early childhood center from birth to 2 years
  • Maintained forms, letters and pertinent documents for the program and State
  • Addressed questions, problems and concerns of parents and the State
  • Created and implemented daily lesson plans and maintained a well-organized, safe, and creative classroom environment
  • Monitored and developed plans to promote each child's growth and development
  • Assisted children at stations during small group learning periods
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning
  • Utilized various instructional approaches to increase student participation and assess learning styles
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to promote creative thinking about subject matter
  • Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.

Librarian Assistant

St. Leo the Great Catholic School
01.2003 - 11.2003
  • Disbursed library books, organized library, and library books, updated, and maintain card catalog
  • Taught library procedures to the students.

Collection Agent/Secretary

Hibernia National Bank
02.2000 - 07.2002
  • Performed administrative tasks including typing, compiling various reports (Excel), scheduling meetings and other clerical duties
  • Handled incoming and outgoing calls related to collections
  • Processed loans, checking accounts and credit card payments, answered questions regarding loans, checking accounts and credit card status
  • Updated payment information in the collection system daily.

Timeline

Executive Assistant to the Director of Public Safety & Homeland Security

New Orleans Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
01.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant to the Clerk/Supervisor

Clerk of Criminal District Court
03.2018 - 05.2022

Camp Director/Counselor

NORD Summer Camp, (Kedila Cops for Kids)
06.2015 - 08.2018

Associate Teacher

St. Mary's Academy Catholic School
05.2010 - 03.2018

Assistant Director/Teacher/Secretary

Children's World, Star Daycare
07.2006 - 05.2009

Librarian Assistant

St. Leo the Great Catholic School
01.2003 - 11.2003

Collection Agent/Secretary

Hibernia National Bank
02.2000 - 07.2002
MIA MONIQUE THOMAS