1. Barbara L. Lambert
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 413-0714
Barbara.lambert@cox.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly-motivated, personable Professional with over 15 years’ experience in Administration. Strong organizational
skills and a keen attention to detail. Highly motivated, able to multi-task and prioritize.
KEY SKILLS
• Computer skills include PC, MAC OS, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Visio and Internet.
• Knowledgeable in Lotus Notes, Oracle and AS400.
• Experience with executive-level support.
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills.
• Extensive facilities management experience.
• Strong customer relations and negotiating skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (8/2011 - Present)
Administrative Assistant
• Provide assistants for the Administration Manager with contracts, follow up assignments and calendaring
• Maintain and update Toshiba property storage unit leases and customer contract files. Submit daily invoices
with accuracy for Facilities.
• Negotiate best pricing from all vendors along with keeping strong customer relation.
• Responsible for overall appearance of the landscaping and maintenance of the Toshiba property.
• Oversee all inventory of stationary, toners, janitorial supplies and order as needed.
• Provide assistance and back up to Lead Buyer with daily communication confirmations with vendors and
internal employees regarding Oracle procedures.
• Create Purchase Orders in Oracle and forward them to the appropriate supplier along with coordinating and
setting up new suppliers for Accounting.
• Provide and meet the needs of internal iProc requestors, IT, Marketing, Sales for Oracle procedures and
ordering.
Accomplishments
• Consolidated several vendor supply companies resulting in substantial savings of monthly taxes and shipping
charges.
• Have proven cost saving negotiation skills with several vendors.
• Created user friendly detailed inventory spreadsheets for company toners, stationary and janitorial supplies.
2. Michaelson Connor and Boul Inc., Huntington Beach, CA (9/2008 - 12/2010)
An asset management company that specializes in real estate services for mortgage and banking institutions, private
companies and the US department of Housing and Urban Development.
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President
• Responsible for all aspects of executive office management, including customer contacts, VP travel
arrangements, Accounts Payable and assist the HR department.
• Created tracking methodology for new property documents and payments.
• Responsible for accuracy of the Vice President’s daily calendar.
• Organized senior executive staff meeting, lunches, employee gatherings and parties.
• Assisted the Property Manager and served as backup when needed.
Accomplishments
• Developed and implemented emergency exit floor plans throughout the building to maintain OSHA
compliance.
• Collaborated with HR to develop safety manuals for nationwide branch locations.
• Improved employee morale by redesigning the office environment while implementing cost saving
improvements.
Ambassadors LLC, Newport Beach, CA (9/1998 - 1/2008)
A leading provider of professional services for travel events and other marketing related activities.
Facilities Coordinator
• Negotiated with facilities vendors for landscaping, HVAC and Janitorial contracts. Sole point of contact for
the building owner, The Irvine Company.
• Negotiated leases and service agreements for new office equipment.
• Responsible for the security of the facility 24/7.
• Responsible for ordering and approval all transactions for office equipment, supplies and marketing
collateral. Administered the online overnight packaging process for 80 + employees.
• Assisted HR Department when needed.
• Served as back-up Warehouse Coordinator. Duties included accepting all package deliveries, distributing and
preparing mail room and overall warehouse maintenance.
Accomplishments
• Initiated research into the lease of a damaged mail machine, uncovered an unknown insurance policy which
resulted in a cost savings of three thousand dollars.
• Initiated the review of all office equipment leases and uncovered an error in vendor invoicing. this resulted in
an immediate $7,000.00 refund.
• Investigated options to increase office and document efficiency while increasing the security of our systems.
Negotiated lease and maintenance contract resulting in a lower cost of goods while increasing efficiency.
• Negotiated the installation contract for the replacement of a 9-hole golf course, located in the front of the
corporate headquarters at no charge. Adding value to the company and a cost savings of $15,000.
Melles Griot Inc. Irvine, CA (1980 - 1993)
A worldwide manufacturer and distributor of optics, lasers, opto-mechanical hardware and instruments.
Executive Secretary to the Vice President and General Manager
3. • Duties and responsibilities included formal quotations, reports, and administrative support with highly
confidential information.
• Assisted Credit and Human Resource Departments with administrative support.
• Responsible for travel arrangements and meetings for all company executive. Assisted in the research and
acquisition of a telecommunications system for Corporate and Regional Office facilities.
Corporate Secretary
• Assisted the Executive Secretary with all daily corporate requirements.
• Responsibilities include word processing and telex operator.
EDUCATION
Fullerton College - AA Business Merchandising
References submitted upon request