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Tykia Sanders

Temple Hills,MD

Summary

Forward-thinking Executive Assistant accomplished in aiding company leaders with critical functions. Gifted at managing busy schedules, organizing projects, and providing stellar administrative support to the executive team. Analyzes, prioritizes, and completes tasks with professionalism and sound judgment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President (contr.)

RVBA|WMATA (Metro)
New Carrollton, MD
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide administrative support to the SVP and executive team to include calendar management, scheduling meetings, and organizing travel arrangements.
  • Maintain the order and integrity of confidential documents relevant to executive operations.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff.
  • Ensure alignment with standard operating procedures by tracking and monitoring daily report-outs through company data applications.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the current onboarding program.
  • Track and monitor department grievances
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create compelling content for websites, blogs, emails and other digital platforms.

Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President of Communications

American Hospital Association
Washington, DC
11.2019 - 10.2023
  • Assisted SVP during board meetings/presentations by preparing talking points and highlighting relevant trends.
  • Organized and managed complex calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for the SVP and executive team.
  • Ensured appropriateness of efforts through CRM database monitoring
  • Processed invoices, employee reimbursements, and other expenses in a timely manner. Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to ensure accuracy of payments made.
  • Developed data management strategies to optimize business processes.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster a pleasant workplace culture.

Administrative Assistant III to the Dean

Howard University School
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed the Dean's calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel plans.
  • Answered phone calls and emails from faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders related to the Dean's office.
  • Maintained records of student academic progress in order to provide updates to the Dean's office when requested.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks related to hiring processes for faculty members in the college or department associated with the Dean's Office.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software programs.
  • Coordinated logistics for large-scale events hosted by the university.

Human Resources Contractor

Howard University
Washington, DC
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided coaching and guidance to managers on legal compliance with labor laws.
  • Created and maintained personnel files in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Organized onboarding activities for new employees to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
  • Collaborated with management teams to develop performance evaluation systems that aligned with organizational goals.
  • Analyzed existing benefits programs and recommended changes based on cost-effectiveness or employee feedback.
  • Participated in exit interviews with departing employees in order to identify areas for improvement within the organization.

Senior Office Assistant

The George Washington University Law School
Washington, DC
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Acted as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, parents, and administration.
  • Efficiently scheduled and coordinated the calendars of 10 career counselors using Acuity software.
  • Organize the administrative aspects for the Law Schools' programs and events, such as outreach initiatives, symposiums, and recruitment fairs
  • Managed the processing of faculty and employee receipts and reimbursements at the law school through the utilization of Concur (travel and expense management).
  • Coordinated with outside counsels concerning document review matters.

Facilities Manager

Flair Health and Fitness
Forestville, MD
05.2014 - 04.2015
  • Assists in creating and maintaining bulletin boards, newsletters and other marketing & communication materials
  • Conduct fitness evaluations and tests, inform participants of the results, and build personalized programs to fit each participant's interests, talents, and goals
  • Help with the creation and/or execution of a variety of health promotion and fitness programs tailored to individual programs
  • Maintain facility, engage with clients, and keep an eye on participants and equipment safety.

Office Manager

Under the Hood Auto Service
Morningside, MD
08.2010 - 05.2014
  • Coordinated the subcontracting of work and the delivery of parts in line with the progress schedule
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the management of Post Office fleet vehicles.
  • Prepared and processed bank deposits for shop payroll
  • Reviewed and validated service estimates to ensure repair authorization from customers
  • Maintained high level of compliance with company safety protocols.
  • Liaised with vendors to order parts, negotiated pricing and delivery terms.

Foster/Adoption Licensing Assistant

DC Child and Family Services Agency
Washington, DC
10.2003 - 05.2010
  • Aided in various administrative responsibilities for the Deputy Director of the Foster Care and Adoption unit, including coordinating travel logistics and responding to speaking requests.
  • Managed the oversight of independent living facilities to maintain adherence to state and agency standards.
  • Evaluated and reviewed applications submitted by potential foster parents for placement.
  • Supported the admission process for clients referred by county placing agents into the foster care program.
  • Track and monitor contractor efforts through the procurement automated support system (PASS)

Education

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Expense Reporting
  • Meeting planning
  • Presentation Development
  • Travel Coordination
  • Calendar Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Conflict Management

Personal Information

Relocation: Anywhere

Timeline

Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President (contr.)

RVBA|WMATA (Metro)
10.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President of Communications

American Hospital Association
11.2019 - 10.2023

Administrative Assistant III to the Dean

Howard University School
01.2018 - 09.2019

Human Resources Contractor

Howard University
08.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Office Assistant

The George Washington University Law School
12.2015 - 05.2017

Facilities Manager

Flair Health and Fitness
05.2014 - 04.2015

Office Manager

Under the Hood Auto Service
08.2010 - 05.2014

Foster/Adoption Licensing Assistant

DC Child and Family Services Agency
10.2003 - 05.2010

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