Joie Kennedy
Cane Ridge
Summary
Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Specialist
Department Of Labor
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Liaison between the Governor, Congressmen, and Representative's offices to their constituents in reference to labor laws and unemployment insurance.
- Researched and interpreted state laws and regulations in reference to labor laws.
- Advised claimants through the unemployment insurance process.
- Advocated for Tennessee residents through wage protests to retrieve wages not disbursed by employers.
- Assisted claimants through the appellant process.
- Explicated monetary eligibility.
Proprietor
Poulsbo School
01.1997 - 09.2017
- Established a private school. Within three months of opening enrollment reached capacity and a waiting list was formulated which sustained for the duration of the school's operation.
- Handled all administrative and financial duties.
- Conducted presentations to university and high school students in reference to Guidance and Leadership.
- Created an internship program collaborating local high school students with both public and private school early education students in the area.
- Designed and implemented curriculum.
- Supervised all aspects of school's operation.
Executive Assistant
GCA Services
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Served as "gatekeeper" acting as a conduit for smooth communication between executives and both internal and external stakeholders.
- Received and distributed correspondence, prioritized conflicting needs, handled matters expeditiously, and proactively.
- Served as lead for Level II, Level III, and Senior Level III Secretaries.
- Managed expense reports and reconciled receipts for the executive team.
- Conducted account reconciliation and production of regularly scheduled summary reports, income statements, and financial statements for accounting operations.
- Managed Account Payables and Receivables.
- Skillfully captured accurate and detailed meeting minutes during high-profile discussions, ensuring all vital points and action items were meticulously documented.
- Coordinated the executives' complex and frequently changing calendars by planning and scheduling meetings, prioritizing functions and appointments; ensure that meetings, deadlines, presentations and logistics are handled seamlessly; ability to re-work and de-conflict calendar schedule.
Executive Assistant
Bank Of America
01.1990 - 09.1997
- Served as the first point of contact for the executive team, by screening phone calls, emails, and visitors, ensuring only relevant and important matters reach their attention.
- Assisted with budgets, forecasts, and reconciliation processes.
- Monitored, reviewed, and verified accounting records for accuracy, timeliness, and adequacy of supporting documentation.
- Created and maintained electronic filing system ensuring accessibility and confidentiality.
- Provided high-level administrative support by writing letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents on behalf of the executives.
- Prepared agendas, presentations, and materials for meeting, ensuring executives are well-informed and organized.
- Scheduled and attended meetings on behalf of executives taking notes and recording minutes.
- Effectively managed complex calendars, including scheduling and prioritizing appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
Education
Business Administration
Belmont University
Nashville, TNEducation
Olympic College
Bremerton, WABusiness Administration
Chaminade University
Honolulu, HISkills
- Microsoft Suite-Tested Expert Level
- Task Execution
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Decision Making
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Office Administration
Timeline
Career Specialist
Department Of Labor
12.2018 - 01.2022
Executive Assistant
GCA Services
01.2013 - 04.2014
Proprietor
Poulsbo School
01.1997 - 09.2017
Executive Assistant
Bank Of America
01.1990 - 09.1997
Business Administration
Belmont University
Education
Olympic College
Business Administration
Chaminade University
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