Dawn Dodson Brasher Email & Phone Number

Plano, Tx

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IIICapital One Financial Services, Plano, TX 2016 - PresentEnsure comprehensive administrative support for two Vice Presidents, Senior Director and Director in HR/D&I, Auto Finance and Home Loan divisions receiving strong ratings & bonus.• Provide accurate calendar management for more than 100 meetings a week, color coding.• Ensure efficient & accurate travel arrangements while maintaining a department travel budget.• Maintain timely and accurate expense reports tracking department budgets.• Plan and execute all department events, and monthly recognition while keeping in budget.• Conceived idea and executed new employee welcome packet for Home Loan & Auto Division. • Services as trainer for new hire assistants.• Provide proxy support for executives ensuring smooth communication and services within teams.• Maintains status on latest company communication products for executives and teams.• Provide personal calendar support for Vice Presidents.• Serve on committees for campus Recognition of Assistants and Assistant Training.

Dallas, Tx

PUBLIC RELATIONS & WEEKEND MARKETING MANAGER III Forks Steakhouse, Dallas, TX, 2003 – PresentWeekend “evening face”, ensuring guests’ expectations are exceeded, awarded Corporate Excellence in Service.• Executes continuous interface with Chairman of the Board and corporate staff. • Provides personal touch to companies, VIP guests, individuals, and families.• Performs dining room manager function as needed, ensuring smooth operation.• Ensures engagements, weddings and other celebrations exceed expectations.• Mentor and advocate for employees.

Dallas, Tx

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTBank of America, Corporate Banking Center, Dallas, TX, 2011 - 2015• Provide confidential administrative and project support to Vice President Executives.• Maintain busy calendars managing meetings and sending planner meeting invites.• Network with admins to gain trust and support for ease of communication and meeting planning.• Provide calendar support for telepresence and conference rooms in Dallas.• Coordinate travel, taxi and hotel for corporate executive’s frequent travel to corporate meetings.• Maintain monthly expenses and reporting.• Secure meeting room support for direct reports in other cities.• Recognize team efforts, birthdays and team company anniversaries.• Work with team to plan & execute events on floor.• Coordinate ACR duties for three Tele-Presence rooms and floor access.• Active floor Safety Officer and AED certification.• Purchase office supplies and maintains break room supply inventory.• Provide direction, training and assistance to new employees.• Maintain status on latest company communication products for executives and team. • Liaison working with Dallas and Charlotte admins coordinating events and meetings.• Secure onboarding of contractors with access to bank laptops and sign on.• Provide proxy support for executives ensuring smooth communication and services within team.• Oversee communication between projects managed by team members.• Provide personal calendar support for executives.• Participate in ongoing company sponsored education• Member of Administrative Professionals Network• Member of North Texas LEAD for Women

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / OFFICE MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGERENERSYST/TURBOCHEF TECHNOLOGIES, Dallas, TX, 2004 – 2010Developer and manufacturer of high-speed ovens for commercial and residential kitchens Provided confidential administrative and project support to top executives -- Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Vice President of Intellectual Property -- and Human Resources. Supported additional departments as needed. Developing new business by prospecting and relationship development.• Directed installation of ovens in all Dunkin existing locations and new store openings nationwide; interfaced with service company and franchisee to ensure seamless installation; and maintained records for billing purposes.• Maintained Human Resource files and provided new employee orientation and open enrollment support.• Setup and maintained accounts payables/receivables files; implemented direct bill accounts with restaurants. • Set up mailroom to organize and accommodate efficient mail flow.• Coordinated with chefs to compile and print recipes with photos in booklet form. • Organized/scheduled meetings and special events; arranged agenda and catering.• Recognized employee birthdays and accomplishments.• Purchased office supplies for company seeking best value.• Handled travel/hotel arrangements for employees and guests.• Created desk manual for front desk to facilitate easy function.• Created and maintained AP/AR files. • Provided front desk backup as needed, answering busy multi-line phone system and greeting guests.• Awarded multiple bonuses for excellence.