SURAIDA HARDESTY
Federal Government
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Driven and resourceful Executive Assistant with 4+ years of experience offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Expert in travel management, workflow management, official correspondence and schedule coordination.
Citizenship: United States
Special Hiring Authority: Spousal Preference
Highest GS-Grade: NH-2/GS-11 Equivalent
Desired Location: Pentagon
Clearance: Secret
Availability: Permanent/Full time
Objective: Personal And Confidential Assistant, Department Of The Air Force, Announcement: 9L-AFPC-12462160-474592-MJB, GS-12
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Executive Assistant (GS-11 Equivalent)
HAF/A1Z, US Federal Solutions
2023.12 - Current
- Optimized resource utilization by balancing workloads across multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Prepared executive presentations, reports, and meeting agendas to support decision-making processes ensuring senior-leaders were well-prepared for every discussion.
- Delivered high-quality results under tight deadlines through effective prioritization of urgent tasks and efficient workflow management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of large-scale projects, resulting in positive feedback from stakeholders.
- Checked accuracy and completeness of documents to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions, worked to submit all documents on time or early.
Business Analyst II (GS-11 Equivalent)
Defense Health Agency, Cherokee Federal
2023.08 - 2023.11
- Enhanced communication between executives and staff by acting as a liaison and promptly addressing issues or concerns.
- Contributed to successful project completion by proofreading final drafts of important documents for errors or inconsistencies.
- Streamlined correspondence processes by implementing efficient filing systems for both physical and electronic documents.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within organization.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, highlighting workflow performance metrics and areas for improvement. (ETMS2/CATMS)
Housing Specialist (NH-2/GS-11 Equivalent)
Department of the Air Force
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure organizations met compliance regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by quickly fulfilling requests for specific documents from military members or other departments.
- Organized informative military housing briefings, supporting families during relocation.
- Maintained document control system and updated work instructions, procedures and associated databases.
Executive Assistant (GS-9 Equivalent)
Department of the Air Force
2020.05 - 2022.06
- Provided professional administrative support to deputy director including calendar management, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals, objectives and long-term success.
- Managed and verified defense travel system (DTS) information for accurate and efficient processing for senior-leadership.
- Lead travel manager for 300 personnel at group level (ODTA).
- Managed timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing. Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Point of Contact on workflow-related matters (ETMS2).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
American Military University
Ranson, WVLeadership - Organizational Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Edwards, CA 2021.01 - 2021.02
Associates Business Administration -
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CASkills
Strong Organization
Document Control
Meeting facilitation
Work Planning and Prioritization
Policy Enforcement
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Lead Executive Assistant (GS-11 Equivalent)
HAF/A1Z, US Federal Solutions
2023.12 - Current
Business Analyst II (GS-11 Equivalent)
Defense Health Agency, Cherokee Federal
2023.08 - 2023.11
CompTIA Security+
2023-05
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2023-02
Housing Specialist (NH-2/GS-11 Equivalent)
Department of the Air Force
2022.05 - 2023.06
Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Airman Leadership School
2021.01 - 2021.02
Six Sigma Green Belt
2021-01
Executive Assistant (GS-9 Equivalent)
Department of the Air Force
2020.05 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
American Military University
Associates Business Administration -
Antelope Valley College
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