Kendra Smith Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

San Jose, Ca

San Jose, Ca

Provide administrative assistance with very minimal supervision using independent judgment to ensure the top two executives of the non-profit Health Center carry out tasks / responsibilities, attend & schedule meetings, etc. Prioritize through Project management the various important tasks of the organization such as strategic planning priorities, CEO & All Staff Meetings, Quality Improvement activities, and the final submission of major federal grant applications (330 grant application, Expanded Medical Capacity grant application, Scope of Project Verifications, FTCA Deeming application, etc.). Ensure that the organization is in compliance with any HRSA Government Program Requirements.• Complete reports required by the County, ie., contracting principals;• Coordinate Board committees and Board meetings to ensure quorums are established;• Take minutes of Board meetings and Senior Management meetings;• Keep files on all contracts;• Keep the CEO’s very active calendar under control;• Coordinate attendance to all events to which Gardner is invited w/Board and staff;• Conduct any follow up necessary for all grants/reports;• Resource person for other Directors that need assistance in completing information for other agencies, ie., pharmacy application, dental x-ray registration, etc.;• Coordinate hotel, travel arrangements and registration for CEO and Board members to attend various conferences;• Complete the contracting/payment process for all construction contractors, and other vendors involved in construction projects;

• Maintain daily log of client services and chemical lab services to ensure accurate services. • Fulfilled receptionist duties: answering phones, scheduling and rebooking appointments, taking messages, greeting visitors, and taking all forms of payments. • Maintain supplies inventory: checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders.

Worked with a progressive leader in proactive public relations and social media services for emerging and established technology companies worldwide. • Maintained daily operations of the front office including purchasing and facilities maintenance.• Gathered news information through Google, Bing, About.com, Ask.com and other search engines. • Increased client awareness by sending email pitches to technical reporters and journalists.• Updated and managed all company databases.• Assisted and reported to CEO and other top executives daily.

Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration

Cosmetology