Deborah James

Current

• Executive Assistant (Temporary Contracting Day to Day) at Econocmic Research Services (USDA)

Past

• Executive Assistant (Contractor) at Federal Reserve Board
• Administrative Assistant at Federal Aviation Adminisration

Education

• American InterContinental University

Connections

2 connections

Industry

Government Administration

Deborah James’s Experience

• Executive Assistant (Temporary Contracting Day to Day)

  Econocmic Research Services (USDA)

  (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

  April 2009 — Present (8 months)

  Appointment Scheduling ~ Travel Arrangements ~ Meeting Coordination ~ Document Creation
  
  Travel & Expense Reports ~ Time & Attendance ~ Briefings & Presentations
  
  Dependable professional with six years of experience in providing effective and comprehensive support to office staff, including senior executives. Possesses the highest degree of integrity, supported by flawless record of maintaining confidentiality. Adaptable to changing situations and flexible about working overtime and running personal errands for executives. Types 55 wpm.

• Executive Assistant (Contractor)

  Federal Reserve Board

  (Government Agency; Banking industry)

  January 2006 — April 2009 (3 years 4 months)

  Proficiently utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Supported four executives and staff. My daily duties included: aiding with written correspondence, managing calendars, booking travel, screening calls, creating organizational charts in PowerPoint, aiding with documentation, arranging travel, time & attendance, filing, acquisitions and reconciling expenses. Planned events, prepared budgets, secured vendors, initiated served as a liaison for personnel action.

• Administrative Assistant

  Federal Aviation Adminisration

  (Government Administration industry)

  March 2004 — January 2006 (1 year 11 months)

  I supported four Branch Managers, providing assistance and management of special projects for the Branch Manager and Specialist. I also provided assistance and support to the front office Secretary. As an Executive Assistant I was responsible for monitoring commitments of the Branch Manager and Specialist, ensuring that all actions were received and executed in a timely manner. Maintained the appointment calendar and scheduled meetings, briefings, conferences, and other appointments for the Branch Managers and staff, exercising control over their schedule, accepted/declined invitations, arrange transportation and related requirements. Processed travel authorizations and vouchers for the Branch Manager and Specialist as needed. Reviewed correspondence, documents, and reports to ensured completeness and consistency with guidelines and maintaining tracking requirements of action items. I also coordinated all correspondence with appropriate organizations and the Administrators office, as required of the document. Followed-up on action items, requesting extensions if needed. On a daily basis I wrote routine correspondences that required the signature of the VP, DOA, or DOC. Ensured office coverage was maintained during the required working hours at all times. I briefed the Branch Manager and Specialist on required action items, timelines, and other office requirements while providing daily general administrative support.

Deborah James’s Education

• American InterContinental University

  None , Business Management & Administration , 2005 — 2010 (expected)

Deborah James’s Contact Settings

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