Anytra Henderson
Oakland
Summary
Dynamic administrator with extensive experience at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, excelling in high-level operations and strategic scheduling. Recognized for outstanding organizational skills and leadership in managing complex projects. Proficient in office administration and adept at fostering collaboration, ensuring seamless execution of events and initiatives while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
01.2001 - Current
- Provide executive-level administrative support to the Associate Lab Director for Physical Sciences, Nobel Laureates Saul Perlmutter (2011) and George Smoot (2006), and Distinguished Scientist David Nygren.
- Manage all aspects of high-level operations: correspondence, complex calendar management, international/domestic travel, visitor coordination, media engagement, VIP visits, and DOE review logistics.
- Support the Physics Division Director, Deputy of Operations, and ALS-U Division leadership with strategic scheduling, meeting facilitation, and event planning.
- Serve as co-assistant across ALS-U, Physics, and INPA groups, ensuring smooth operations for collaborations, workshops, DOE site visits, and hybrid (Zoom/in-person) events.
- Sole ALS-U & Physics Divisions P-Card holder; purchase and track equipment, laboratory materials, and research supplies while managing vendor disputes and cost resolutions.
- Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, reconcile delinquent expense reports, and resolve airline ticketing and trip-related issues in partnership with the Travel Department.
- Act as ALS-U property representative, ensuring accurate property records, compliance with Lab procedures, and coordination of property management activities via the FMS database.
- Process eFRIC reimbursements, accounts payable invoices, and procurement transactions in the FMS system.
- Oversee LETS timekeeping as Physics Division primary and ALS-U backup timekeeper, monitoring personnel entries and supervisor approvals.
- Onboard and mentor new administrative staff, providing training on Lab systems, tools, and protocols to improve efficiency and team performance.
- Create and maintain web content for ALS-U Admin, Reviews, Physics Division, INPA Group, and collaboration meetings using Google Sites, Congos, HTML, and Photoshop.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion, adhering to strict confidentiality protocols.
- Serve as Building Manager for 46/46A and 46B complexes, communicating facility updates and coordinating maintenance activities.
- Committee leadership: Former Chair (10 years) and current Adviser, Annual LBNL Run Around Event — managed budgets and 100–150 volunteers across multiple sites.
- Member, LBNL Parking Policy Committee — contributed to the development of new RMP parking policy.
- Steering Committee Officer, African American Employee Group Alliance (AAEGA) — represented Lab leadership in community outreach, collaborating with UCOP, UC Berkeley, and external partners.
- 12/24, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition for outstanding organizational skills and dedication in coordinating a seamless, high pressure DOE Review, ensuring smooth operations, and clear communication.
- 09/24, LBNL Certificate of Appreciation, In recognition for achievement in location & report 100% of ALS-U DOE property.
- 08/22, LBNL SPOT Award, For outstanding efforts organizing the Safety Week activities.
- 10/18, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition for dedication to the community engagement and being an excellent LBL ambassador.
- 10/01/18, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition & appreciation of team effort and commitment in providing excellent support.
- 06/17, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition & appreciation of team effort and commitment in providing excellent support.
- 10/16, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition for administrative support for a series of Physics Division events.
- 05/15, LBNL SPOT Award, Going on and above managing three conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
DeVry University
San Francisco06.2025
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Information Technology
Mission City College
San Francisco06.2009
Skills
- Office administration
- Administrative operations
- Clerical functions
Skills Summary
Extensive experience in administrative and managerial functions with a proven ability to design and streamline procedures that balance operational efficiency with policy compliance. Known for strong analytical and planning skills, sound judgment, and tact in handling sensitive and confidential matters. Highly productive under short deadlines and frequent interruptions, delivering consistent, dependable results., Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sites), Adobe Acrobat, Doodle, FMS (Ebuy, Travel, Requisition), LETS, Windows and Mac OS, Executive-level support, Multi-project coordination, Process improvement, Stakeholder relations, Clear written and verbal communication
Accomplishments
12/24, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition for outstanding organizational skills and dedication in coordinating a seamless, high pressure DOE Review, ensuring smooth operations, and clear communication.
09/24, LBNL Certificate of Appreciation, In recognition for achievement in location & report 100% of ALS-U DOE property.
08/22, LBNL SPOT Award, For outstanding efforts organizing the Safety Week activities.
10/18, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition for dedication to the community engagement and being an excellent LBL ambassador.
10/01/18, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition & appreciation of team effort and commitment in providing excellent support.
06/17, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition & appreciation of team effort and commitment in providing excellent support.
10/16, LBNL SPOT Award, In recognition for administrative support for a series of Physics Division events.
05/15, LBNL SPOT Award, Going on and above managing three conferences.
Timeline
Administrator
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
01.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
DeVry University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Information Technology
Mission City College
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