Detailed Administrative professional with a proven track record at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, excelling in policy development and effective communication with a strong background in executive support, adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Highly skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless office operations. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting flexibly to changing needs and priorities. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Division of Military and Naval Affairs
09.2023 - Current
Manage the agencies Commissioner, Executive Deputy Commissioner and the Associate Commissioners schedules, coordinate meetings and travel arrangements efficiently.
Develop and maintain filing systems, ensuring easy access to important documents.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management, enhancing decision-making processes.
Streamline communication between departments, fostering collaboration and timely information sharing.
Mentor junior staff on administrative best practices, promoting professional development within the team.
Organize and coordinate conferences and monthly meetings.
Answer high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Support executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
Prepare and edit presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
Support HR activities, facilitating hiring process by scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
Foster positive work environment, organizing team-building activities and events.
Manage mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding agency's privacy policies and ethical standards.
Process travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Volunteer to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Uphold strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
Greet arriving visitors, determine nature and purpose of visit and direct individuals to appropriate destinations.
Write reports and executive summaries.
Enlisted Aide to the Director, Joint Staff
New York Army National Guard
10.2021 - Current
Assists the Director of the Joint Staff in the development of policies and procedures to support the mission of the Joint Staff
Manages the Director's calendar, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
Participates in staff meetings, providing updates and briefing materials.
Prepares and presents briefings and reports to senior leadership.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Responds to inquiries from senior leaders and provided timely and accurate information.
Provide administrative and clerical support, including creating and editing documents, filing, and data entry.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Human Resources Non- Commissioned Officer and Budg
New York Army National Guard
12.2018 - 09.2021
Managed the development and implementation of the annual budget.
Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Developed and implemented Human Resources policies and procedures in support of organizational goals.
Analyzed financial data and prepared detailed reports to identify and resolve potential budget issues.
Monitored and tracked expenses and budget variances.
Performed monthly budget reconciliations and generated budget reports.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
Managed payroll and benefits administration for a large organization, including budget analysis and tracking.
Prepared and monitored payroll and budget reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
Collaborated with team members to coordinate and execute HR and budgeting projects.
Developed and maintained an effective budget tracking system to monitor expenses and analyze spending.
Human Resources Non- Commissioned Officer
New York Army National Guard
09.2016 - 12.2018
Assisted the Commanding Officer in managing all human resources activities for a battalion of up to 500 personnel.
Oversaw the administrative processing of personnel actions such as promotions, awards, and disciplinary actions.
Developed and maintained personnel databases and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Conducted personnel performance reviews and provided feedback to supervisors and subordinates.
Participated in interviews and selection boards for new personnel.
Developed and implemented training programs and materials for personnel.
Developed and maintained positive working relationships with personnel.
Senior Budget Analyst
New York Army National Guard
03.2010 - 09.2016
Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.
Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports
Responsible for coordinating and preparing budget analyses, forecasts, reports, and recommendations.
Monitored monthly financial performance and developed corrective strategies as needed.
Developed and maintained detailed financial models to support the budgeting process.
Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, forecasts, and other financial reports.
Analyzed and reconciled discrepancies in financial data.
Created and maintained budget tracking databases.
Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure compliance with organizational goals and objectives.
Submitted recommendations to budgets and forecasts for approval or disapproval
Monitored contracts and analyzed expenses to facilitate financial objectives.
Human Resources Specialist
New York Army National Guard
03.2005 - 03.2010
Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
professionally served and supported the office environment and travel requirements set within the required tasks of the directorate.
Provided exceptional customer service to employees and managers for HR related questions and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Excelsior Univeristy
Albany, NY
07.2022
Skills
Policy Development
Educational Materials
Resource Management
Production Processes
Providing Feedback
Effective Communication
Learning Strategies
Developing Improvement Plans
Standards Compliance
Program Management
Budget Administration
Creative Thinking
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Division of Military and Naval Affairs
09.2023 - Current
Enlisted Aide to the Director, Joint Staff
New York Army National Guard
10.2021 - Current
Human Resources Non- Commissioned Officer and Budg