Valerie Brandt-Ita Email & Phone Number

Acts as ITS office coordinator for ITS department/management teamManages administrative functions to create an effective, efficient and a productive department

Calendar managementInteracts with all levels of employees, from board members to volunteersLeader on department morale committeeITS project manager on space planningKCLS lead for 2013 Evergreen Conference planningITS records retention coordinatoreRate communication coordinator (Federal rebate program)IMLS grant administrator ensures Federal Government and KCLS policies and procedures complianceITS budget coordinator ITS department event planner

Functioned as Office Manager for Administrative Services Department consisting of IT, Facilities, Fleet, City Clerk, and HR Provided confidential/sensitive Administrative Support to DirectorProduced management reports and confidential recordsCreated contract negotiation documentation for four UnionsLiaison between Division Managers, City Manager, City Council, City Staff, eternal parties, and Department DirectorProcessed Department Payroll for 50 employeesActed as Budget Coordinator; Moorage reconciliationDeveloped and administered vendor and consultant contractsTracked Department accounts receivable and accounts payableOrganized and managed Director’s calendar, workload schedules, Department, Staff meetings and retreatDrafted and implemented policies, procedures, training directives and office support services Operated and maintained office equipment including, but not limited to, photocopiersCoordinated all travel arrangements for Director, Division managers and employeesWellness and Diversity Coordinator and participated on Insurance/Benefits Committee On-Call Clerical | City of Kirkland

Process Hiring announcements, applicant tracking, answered public and employee inquiries, general clerical duties

Operated switchboard for PW, Fire and Planning Departments

Detailed record-keeping of accountsIn-person and telephone customer relations and assistancePrepared financial quotes and comparisons of coverageResolved conflicts and mediator of insurance claims for customersCoordinated new business and renewal business activityCreated and Maintained monthly account lists for newsletterOrganized, planned and staffed benefit fairs for school districtsNegotiated rates with insurance companiesDelinquent account collection and assistance

General sales in retail store environmentAssisted customersProcessed financial transactionsInventory controlClothing consultation

Processed financial transactions for bank customersBalanced ledger Cashed checksAccounts receivable and payableFiling and Computer data input

Business Track

Benefits coordination training Supervisory Training Academy II Health insurance legislation training and FSLA training Sexual harassment.

Education record

Speech, Math, English, Reading prerequisite classes