Contract Administration: Manage new and existing contracts with over 2,000 contractors throughout Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Direct Trust Fund Administrators' data control staff with regard to contractor billings, and conduct random audits of the billings generated by the data control staff to ensure accuracy. Regularly file contract openers and grievances with FMCS and PERC. Provide negotiations team support for contract renewals.Executive Assistant: Managed a wide array of confidential tasks, including calendar scheduling, travel planning, event administration and report generation, for this regional union with over 10,000 members. Provided administrative support to the Business Manager and 12 Business Agents, and supervised other support staff. Tracked and monitored union/trust expenses and compliance per Department of Labor and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements. Helped with collective bargaining negotiation and evidentiary hearings involving the National Labor Relations Board. Set up a complete internal library system for construction industry related magazines and newspapers under subscription within first year of hiring. Organized and executed a full range of popular special events; negotiated directly with vendors and reviewed bids to continually save in all cost categories. Recognized by top leadership for outstanding productivity and hands-on skills in organization, workflow planning and multi-project management. Member Services: Assisted union members with dues payments, membership applications, insurance and pension benefit referrals. Managed monthly application payment billings, retiree dues, annual awards and recognitions.

Volunteer position that included monthly board meetings and annual homeowners meetings to address property issues within the purview of the Association's management responsibilities. As president I chaired the meetings and as secretary I took notes during the meetings.

In this elected position, I served as Treasurer for the Washington-Alaska Division of IAAP, an elected Division Officer position. I managed the accounting functions associated with this position, which included income and expenses, long term investments, annual budgets, financial reports and ensuring compliance with IRS and State regulations. Reports were provided to the WA-AK Division Board monthly and to the WA-AK Division membership annually.

In this elected position, I served as Treasurer to the Seattle Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). I oversaw the income, expenses, tax compliance and accounting functions for the chapter; provided monthly reports to the chapter and board; and helped create the chapter's annual budget.

Directed critical administrative, financial and office communications tasks for this union entity with 22,000 members nationwide. Accountable for duties in both Tukwila, WA and Wichita, KS. Utilized expertise in workflow management, vendor negotiations, travel scheduling, expense tracking, cost controls and special event planning . Closely liaised with payroll staff at the Boeing Company and Spirit Aerosystems Inc. to efficiently reconcile a variety of financial functions. Succeeded in minimizing lead prospecting and marketing efforts from over-zealous insurance vendors. Quickly promoted to this position because of excellent job performance after initial hiring as Administrative Assistant in the Seattle, WA office.

Coordinated all aspects of meeting planning, document preparation, transcriptions and effective interaction with King County Council and other local/state governmental entities. Provided general secretarial support to 3 Hearings Examiners and Office Manager. Gained a positive reputation for crisis response delivery, problem solving and overall professional demeanor.