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Wildomar
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant and Office Manager with a military background, skilled in optimizing operations and enhancing team performance. Expertise in managing personnel, implementing strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Strong track record in delivering effective administrative support and ensuring organizational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
United States Navy
12.2013 - 05.2026
- Executed various administrative tasks including typed drafts, memos, emails and reports.
- Managed and prioritized schedules and engagements to ascertain that time is focused on critical and strategic issues.
- Ensured follow-through of all discussed items in meetings with updates being recorded, transcribed and distributed into meeting minutes.
- Served as the executive key point person offering dedicated support, orchestrated communication, monitored requests and identified those that required immediate attention.
- Coordinated daily customer service operations, managed digital filing and organizational practices and maintained the utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics.
- Greeted guests, clients and responded to telephone requests in a welcoming manner.
- Management of both corporate and private agendas, served as the point person for organizing all corporate events, assisted in budget planning, performed other tasks as assigned and attended to all other needs.
Office Manager
United States Navy
06.2008 - 12.2013
- Formulated policy and managed 40 personnel, ensuring strict enforcement of standards; met 100% of annual training requirements and provided daily accountability reports to senior executive director.
- Advised senior leadership on strategic planning for daily tasks, contributing to enhanced efficiency and performance.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, promoting professional development opportunities to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Refined policies to improve enforcement procedures.
- Promoted diversity initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
Legal Secretary
United States Navy
10.2003 - 06.2008
- Managed 3 Navy Legal Offices and 8 Naval Judge Advocate General Attorneys in case planning, legal research, and client and witness interviews to support legal proceedings.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support, including calendaring, meeting coordination, minute taking, and drafting correspondence and documentation, ensuring efficient filing systems.
- Planned, prioritized, and executed tasks timely while building and maintaining relationships internally and externally.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
DeVry University
09-2026
Skills
- Administrative support
- Legal administrative support
- Schedule and project management
- Expense tracking
- Policy adherence
- Workflow optimization
- Office management
- Research and analysis
- Personnel management
- Leadership and team building
Technical Competencies
Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Mac, Microsoft Windows
Education Certifications
- Allegiant Giving Skill Bridge
- California Notary of Public, Commission#2398860, 03/27/30
Timeline
Executive Assistant
United States Navy
12.2013 - 05.2026
Office Manager
United States Navy
06.2008 - 12.2013
Legal Secretary
United States Navy
10.2003 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
DeVry University