Shonja West
Raytown,MO
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with extensive experience at Health Forward Foundation, excelling in meeting coordination and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency, leveraging Microsoft Office proficiency and strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and drive project success. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and supporting executive teams effectively.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Health Forward Foundation
Kansas City, MO
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information, safeguarding company interests and employee privacy.
- Processed expense reports and reconciled invoices to enable executives to concentrate on critical tasks.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including airfare, hotels, and ground transportation, to support successful trips.
- Managed stakeholder relationships to foster open communication and collaboration on governance issues.
- Scheduled meetings, organized conference calls, prepared agendas, and recorded meeting minutes efficiently.
Sr. Executive Assistant
UMKC
Kansas City, MO
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and senior management group.
- Coordinated and executed special projects.
- Coordinated intricate calendar scheduling, emphasizing optimal allocation of executive availability.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
Regional Secretary
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Kansas City, KS
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Contributed to successful project completions by assisting teams with documentation preparation and deadline tracking.
- Streamlined data entry processes by creating efficient templates that reduced the time spent inputting information into databases or spreadsheets.
Teacher
Hoke County Schools
Raeford, NC
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication.
- Collaborated with peers to design interdisciplinary units that connected subjects for deeper student understanding.
Office Manager/Ammunition Specialist
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
11.2010 - 05.2018
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
- Prepared agendas for board meetings along with taking minutes during sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC12.2016
Skills
- Meeting coordination and organization
- Document preparation and minute-taking
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Stakeholder communication
- Data management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Health Forward Foundation
11.2023 - Current
Sr. Executive Assistant
UMKC
06.2023 - 12.2024
Regional Secretary
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
11.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher
Hoke County Schools
08.2017 - 07.2022
Office Manager/Ammunition Specialist
US Army
11.2010 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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