Tanisha Pitts
Long Beach,United States
Summary
Accomplished Executive Administrative Assistant drives organizational improvements through leveraging expertise in research and system enhancement. Well-versed in collaborating with employees and leaders to resolve control and procedural problems negatively affecting business operations. Dedicated to administrative management, process and resource optimization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Analyst
California State Office of the Chancellor
Long Beach, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Manages calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Oversees the creation and distribution of meeting agendas and presentations on a daily to weekly basis while proactively looking ahead to review a month in advance.
- Act as a gatekeeper for time by ensuring space between meetings, scheduling blocks for breaks, and adjusting conflicting meetings.
- Serves as principal project management support to the AVC in handling all student success and inclusive excellence initiatives.
- Coordinates and integrates the activities of the units under the AVC's supervision in the development and implementation of established core goals and objectives.
- Designs and implements action plans to achieve strategic and operational goals, objectives and policies and procedures. Works closely with all Assistant Vice Chancellors and Directors to ensure unit cohesion.
- Provides support in the collaboration of staff to facilitate planning sessions that will identify critical issues and problems; suggests and recommends options; develops consensus on appropriate alternatives; and works with teams to implement approved recommendations.
Administrative Assistant (Tech - Hybrid)
City Of Long Beach C/o RyTE Professionals
02.2023 - Current
- Provide direct administrative support to two Bureau Managers in Technology & Innovation Development (TID) department.
- Receive training Technology & Innovation Department (TID) related programs such as MPS ticket management; Cell Phone Records research and retrieval for Police department; Printer ticket requests; Zoom meeting maintenance; DigAlerts; Sharp billing; Episerver; Reconciliation; and special projects.
- Interact with Direct Reports, contractors and professional services to track payments, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for Bureau Managers.
- Demonstrated operational knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Community Engagement Manager
MojaMoja
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Established relationships and partnerships for STEAM program.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Facilitated program related meetings with vendors and community partners.
- Assisted with tracking benefit indicators with community partners.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Executive Assistant to the President & COO
Magic Johnson Enterprises / Los Angeles Sparks
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided administrative support to C-level executive and the team by preparing and editing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Planned and coordinated company projects, events and off-site meetings. Vendor relations and price negotiation. Processed payment of invoices; coded prior to submitting to A/P.
- Prepared agendas and schedules for meetings.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Crystal Stairs
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Spearheaded and managed Head Start’s first community project program; Community Garden program at Sullivan in Compton.
- Managed and coordinated diversity inclusion events, lunch and learns, all staff activities, and served as liaison between direct reports and CEO.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Created expense reports, budgets, and filing systems for management team.
- Provided support for Board Members.
- Managed Board Meetings.
Executive Assistant
ASCAP
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Coordinated music award shows, annual expo with attendance of 3,000+, multiple artists showcase, entertainment panels, various workshops, and industry parties.
- Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
- Supervised membership acquisition by providing membership inquiry management, career development resources, social networking, and membership benefits.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Universal Music Group
10.2007 - 08.2008
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
Program Assistant and Peer Advisor
UCLA Center For Community College Partnerships
09.2003 - 06.2007
- Provided administrative support for programs and events geared towards student success.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension, and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
- Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Counseled 10+ students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2007
Skills
- Office administration
- Meeting arrangements
- Spreadsheet management
- Process optimization
- Relationship building
- Project planning and development
- Advanced problem solving
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Administrative Analyst
California State Office of the Chancellor
04.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant (Tech - Hybrid)
City Of Long Beach C/o RyTE Professionals
02.2023 - Current
Community Engagement Manager
MojaMoja
01.2016 - 02.2023
Executive Assistant to the President & COO
Magic Johnson Enterprises / Los Angeles Sparks
05.2014 - 11.2015
Executive Assistant to CEO
Crystal Stairs
10.2011 - 05.2014
Executive Assistant
ASCAP
02.2009 - 10.2010
Executive Administrative Assistant
Universal Music Group
10.2007 - 08.2008
Program Assistant and Peer Advisor
UCLA Center For Community College Partnerships
09.2003 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California - Los Angeles
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