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Plano, Tx

Hired as a contractor with little time on the clock, I set out to organize a 200+ department across 4 facilities and 4 times zones to run smoothly and efficiently during busy tax season. Creating an organizational chart, developing a department-wide cross-reference directory, and organizing work flow assisted in time-saving opportunities.Maintaining numerous calendars and scheduling across various time zones, arranging travel, coordinating events and facilitating meetings all… Show more Hired as a contractor with little time on the clock, I set out to organize a 200+ department across 4 facilities and 4 times zones to run smoothly and efficiently during busy tax season. Creating an organizational chart, developing a department-wide cross-reference directory, and organizing work flow assisted in time-saving opportunities.Maintaining numerous calendars and scheduling across various time zones, arranging travel, coordinating events and facilitating meetings all helped in keeping executive organized, on time and prepared for meetings.Organizing on-site and off-site events, putting together team building exercises and celebrating major events provided remarkable employee experiences and improved morale.Aesthetically creating and maintaining visible presentation boards with weekly progress reports resulted in live progress of department goals.For tips on calendar management and organizational systems, contact me at diane.barton@centurytel.net. Show less

Plano, Tx

Serving as Executive Administrative Assistant to the C-Level executives and General Counsel as well as Office Manager and HR contact, my responsibilities were diversified in a fast and multifaceted environment.The executives developed 2 new companies of which I played a part in locating, securing and setting up office space in another state and assisted HR in the extensive daily hiring process adding value to executive's objectives.I proactively initiated reorganization and… Show more Serving as Executive Administrative Assistant to the C-Level executives and General Counsel as well as Office Manager and HR contact, my responsibilities were diversified in a fast and multifaceted environment.The executives developed 2 new companies of which I played a part in locating, securing and setting up office space in another state and assisted HR in the extensive daily hiring process adding value to executive's objectives.I proactively initiated reorganization and development of new filing system and developed new time-saving cross-referencing systems for both incoming documentation and as a way to track interviews and new hires improving efficiency.Managing work processes as administrator and office operations as manager, together with arranging incentive-based office activities, award ceremonies and events increased productivity and improved field efficiency.To learn about serving and balancing various functions, contact me at diane.barton@centurytel.net. Show less

Lewisville, Tx

Transitioning into this position gave me the opportunity to work closely with the new owners of this medical equipment sales company. The hope was to grow and become a part of something exciting.Hired as their Executive Administrative Assistant I eventually became more involved in the bookkeeping aspect of the business because I was someone the executives believed they could trust with their finances.Having used Quicken in my last position, I dove head first into QuickBooks and… Show more Transitioning into this position gave me the opportunity to work closely with the new owners of this medical equipment sales company. The hope was to grow and become a part of something exciting.Hired as their Executive Administrative Assistant I eventually became more involved in the bookkeeping aspect of the business because I was someone the executives believed they could trust with their finances.Having used Quicken in my last position, I dove head first into QuickBooks and became a quick learner of the software by tracking accounts, processing AP and AR, paying commissions, and reconciling accounts facilitating up-to-date financials.I also reorganized the office and filing systems to assist the owners in working in a more common sense environment.Have questions about QuickBooks, contact me at diane.barton@centurytel.net. Show less

Lewisville, Tx

As acting executive administrative and personal assistant this was a rewarding experience as the range of diversity was exponential. It is my passion to organize and simplify processes especially with lots of moving parts - namely, in this case, the executive!Day-to-day operations included scheduling meetings, maintaining the calendar, organizing domestic & international travel, managing staff, ordering supplies, organizing work space, acting as liaison, bookkeeping, generating… Show more As acting executive administrative and personal assistant this was a rewarding experience as the range of diversity was exponential. It is my passion to organize and simplify processes especially with lots of moving parts - namely, in this case, the executive!Day-to-day operations included scheduling meetings, maintaining the calendar, organizing domestic & international travel, managing staff, ordering supplies, organizing work space, acting as liaison, bookkeeping, generating reports, drafting correspondence, etc.I assisted in the planning, designing & development stages of properties and maintained the records for each. I created a system to track expansion and management of properties providing chronological organization.Namely I actively organized the executive so as to be efficient, effective, organized & prepared and I planned a yearly corporate event increasing client and employee appreciation.Want to talk about how to handle busy executive? Contact me now at diane.barton@centurytel.net. Show less

Dallas, Tx

The chance to open up and run a new office was presented to me and I ran with it. I was excited to assist in the development of a business from the ground up beginning with locating and designing new office space.Proactively I organized the CIO and his office to run smoothly and efficiently as he traveled domestically and internationally between 2 offices and business ventures.I created manual of policies and procedures, videoconferencing operation handbook, contact list for 70… Show more The chance to open up and run a new office was presented to me and I ran with it. I was excited to assist in the development of a business from the ground up beginning with locating and designing new office space.Proactively I organized the CIO and his office to run smoothly and efficiently as he traveled domestically and internationally between 2 offices and business ventures.I created manual of policies and procedures, videoconferencing operation handbook, contact list for 70 locations and implemented new office systems adding value to day-to-day operations.I organized weekly training classes, negotiated contracts, arranged travel, assembled courseware, assisted help desk, entered data in EMR software, oriented new hires, ordered supplies, and ran the office. Show less

Education record

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Legal Secretarial Science