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Priya Shethna

San Jose,CA

Summary

Embracing a collaborative approach, I thrive on fostering teamwork and leveraging collective strengths to achieve shared goals. A self-taught individual, I am driven by an eagerness to learn and continuously enhance my skill set. While I am always open to acquiring new knowledge and expanding my capabilities, I also recognize the importance of effectively utilizing my current skills to contribute meaningfully to team objectives. With a commitment to collaboration, a self-driven learning mindset, and a strategic application of existing skills, I am poised to make valuable contributions in dynamic and innovative work environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

U-Key Career Solutions
San Jose, CA
08.2020 - Current
  • Implemented innovative operational and administrative strategies as an operational lead, fostering a 20% increase in business expansion within a specified timeframe.
  • Cultivated a culture of innovation and collaboration throughout the company, leading to improved operational efficiency, heightened employee engagement, and enhanced idea generation, emphasizing operational tasks, administrative strengths, and team leadership.
  • Effectively communicated quarterly business performance, forecasts, and strategies to investors and shareholders, showcasing strong administrative skills.
  • Led recruitment and development efforts, forming strategic alliances that maximized the utilization of existing talent and capabilities, while overseeing the day-to-day operational tasks and responsibilities of the team.
  • Successfully championed change management initiatives, such as process improvements and workflow optimizations, resulting in improved operational efficiency while maintaining high levels of service quality and employee satisfaction, showcasing administrative and operational strengths, as well as effective team leadership.
  • Managed financial, operational, and human resources, achieving optimization in overall business performance, with a focus on strategic planning and execution in the operational domain.
  • Directed a strategic initiative that significantly improved team productivity, showcasing operational efficiency, administrative skills, and effective team leadership.
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost-effectiveness to partners and investors, contributing to informed decision-making, highlighting administrative strengths.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive organizational improvements, meeting and exceeding strategic objectives, emphasizing operational and administrative prowess, as well as effective team collaboration and leadership.
  • Founded a performance- and merit-based evaluation system, leading to improved staff performance and overall efficiency, showcasing administrative skills and effective team leadership.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships, and contributing to the company's financial success, emphasizing administrative and operational expertise, along with effective team leadership in operational tasks.

Talent and Project Manager

Power Personnel
San Jose, CA
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 27-employee company.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
  • Created comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics which informed executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies.
  • Spearheaded diversity inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process by partnering with community organizations focused on underrepresented groups in the workforce.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.

Project Coordinator /Administrative Executive Assistant

Ashbro Coorporation
Los Angeles, CA
02.2014 - 11.2018
  • Offered assistance, collaboration, and clerical support to auditors throughout the entire review process.
  • Led staff and vendors in providing a high level of service for the owner and guests.
  • Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation and prepared an itinerary to facilitate successful trips.
  • Managed budgets and expenses, maintaining financial records for accurate reporting and analysis.
  • Wrote reports, executive summaries, and newsletters.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas, and travel arrangements for meetings and event planning for the board of directors, president, and executive vice president.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development, and senior management teams.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress against deadlines, providing updates to executives as needed.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Reviewed incoming communications for urgency or importance; prioritized correspondence accordingly for executive review or action.
  • Handled scheduling for the executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Assisted in event planning efforts, executing successful corporate functions that bolstered brand image and networking opportunities.
  • Wrote and enforced administrative procedure plans to reduce errors and prevent process delays.
  • Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.

Administrative Assistant

Center For Autism And Related Disorder
Irvine, CA
06.2011 - 01.2014
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and office software updates to maximize efficiency in administrative tasks.
  • Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
08.2027

High School Diploma -

Cerritos High School
Cerritos, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Calendar Management (Outlook, Google Calendar)
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • File Management (Windows Explorer, Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • Multitasking
  • Problem Solving
  • Office Equipment Proficiency (Printers, Copiers, Scanners)
  • Database Management (Microsoft Access, MySQL)
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Financial Record Keeping (QuickBooks)
  • Project Coordination (Trello, Asana)

Timeline

Managing Partner

U-Key Career Solutions
08.2020 - Current

Talent and Project Manager

Power Personnel
01.2019 - 08.2020

Project Coordinator /Administrative Executive Assistant

Ashbro Coorporation
02.2014 - 11.2018

Administrative Assistant

Center For Autism And Related Disorder
06.2011 - 01.2014

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

San Jose City College

High School Diploma -

Cerritos High School

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