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Tami Blair

Independence,VA

Summary

More than twenty years of strong experience, holding increasing scope and responsibility positions. Strong background in office administration, executive assisting, project management, calendar management, coordinating meetings, phone coverage, database administration, expense tracking, travel planning, vendor and client management, report preparation, word processing, and records maintenance. Experienced in all aspects of administrative work, has spearheaded many successful initiatives, and has proven to meet the highest organizational and project expectations. Can handle many tasks simultaneously, has excellent attention to detail, works well with all project stakeholders, and is firmly committed to providing the highest administrative services and support.

An experienced, driven, and accomplished Executive/Administrative Assistant with a wealth of experience while working for leading, high-profile companies. Dedicated to ensuring the execution of daily operational and administrative functions in highly confidential and fast-paced environments. Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 20+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 20+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 20+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant

Full Employment Council
03.2024 - Current
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintain confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Process travel expenses and reimbursements for the President/CEO.
  • Assist senior staff with preparing grant submissions.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
  • Prepared and edited Board packets on behalf of the Boards for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.

Executive Assistant/Implementation Manager

QUESTX/NSD
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for office administration, executive assisting, phone coverage, calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting coordinating, trade show set up, recruiting, executive notating, and deliverable follow-up, representing executives at various meetings (in executive’s absence), catering, maintaining vendor and client relationships, vendor negotiation, IT site projects, and special projects, and supported clients during the implementation period and beyond.

Administrative Assistant

HOPEWEST & HOSPICE (Nonprofit)
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for office administration, phone coverage, maintaining meeting minutes and detailed records, report preparation, meetings coordination, database administration, establishing and maintaining donor and volunteer relationships, organizing fundraising events, processing donations and event proceeds, overseeing event staff, and budget administration.

Owner/Manager

PROFESSIONAL DATA SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for managing company operations, profit and loss, business development, staff training and supervision, accounts payable and receivable, account analysis and reconciliation, created and maintained filing system, database administration, and other managerial functions.

Business Center Administrator

KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Responsible for managing the center’s day-to-day administrative activities, sales-led facilitation, coordinating listings and transactions, updating listings, and other administrative functions
  • Implemented and maintained a follow-up system for all incoming leads
  • Maintained and updated lists on the county’s Multiple Listing Service website.

Pre-Need Counselor / After Care Coordinator / Funeral Assistant

VALLEY LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Provided clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations
  • Confirmed service arrangements, including, but not limited to, securing other locations, cemeteries, and insurance companies
  • Sold preneed funeral policies to ensure the purchaser's desires would be cared for at the time of need
  • Prepared and filed all legal and insurance documents
  • Maintained accurate cemetery records
  • Assisted with transporting the deceased.

Executive/Personal Assistant

WAILES & ASSOCIATES, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Helped top executives with everyday activities, time management, expense reports, clerical and administrative tasks, errands as requested, devised and maintained office filing system, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, and insurance reimbursements tasks
  • Coordinated company and family moves, liquidated surplus items, and performed other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, Hospitality - Business Management

DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Westminster, Colorado
06.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Access
  • Jira
  • Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
  • SAP Concur
  • Kronos
  • Executive Support
  • Office Management
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Information confidentiality
  • Professional and mature
  • Meeting planning
  • Database Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Proofreading
  • Advanced MS Office Suite
  • Resourceful
  • File Organization
  • Conference planning
  • Legal administrative support
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Meeting Agenda Preparation
  • Document Filing and Retrieval

Certification

Nevada State Property and Casualty Insurance Producer License

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Full Employment Council
03.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant/Implementation Manager

QUESTX/NSD
01.2019 - 01.2023

Business Center Administrator

KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE
05.2012 - 11.2012

Administrative Assistant

HOPEWEST & HOSPICE (Nonprofit)
01.2012 - 01.2019

Pre-Need Counselor / After Care Coordinator / Funeral Assistant

VALLEY LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2012

Owner/Manager

PROFESSIONAL DATA SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2019

Executive/Personal Assistant

WAILES & ASSOCIATES, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, Hospitality - Business Management

DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Tami Blair