1. Celesta Bridgeforth
916 Brownsferry Street
Athens, Al 35611
256-497-0093(c) / 256-232-6381(h)
Professional Overview
Administrative Professional with expertise in multiple areas. Skilled writer/editor/proofreader. Excellent verbal
communication skills. Performs multiple tasks effectively in a team environment or individually. Self-driven and
maintains consistent high standard of performance.
Summary of Skills
Proficient in various software applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Power Point,
Outlook), E-Verify, JPAS, DTS (Defense Travel System), DAI (Defense Time Keeping System), Procore (Construction
Management). Extensive knowledge and training in executive administration, human resources, data management,
customer service.
Professional Experience
November 2011 – July 2014 (InSpec Group, Decatur, Al – Administrative Assistant/Document Control)
Supported Project Manager and engineering staff of construction management company with full range of
administrative services and Document Control/Data Management.
• Responsible for weekly Managers Meeting minutes and other meeting minutes
• Tracked contractor headcount/man hours using Excel
• Transmitted and tracked construction drawings between vendor and customer for customer approval
• Maintained library of construction drawings
• Conducted new hire orientations and exit interviews
• Arranged lodging and transportation for extended stay employees
• Processed Construction Change Orders and Requests for Information (RFI’s)
• Inventoried and ordered office supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
February 2011 – April 2011 (Accent Staffing, Decatur, Al – Administrative Assistant)
• Screened visitors and granted access according to appointments
• Answered multi-line switchboard
• Researched billing issues, maintained Excel spreadsheets, electronic filing, other duties as required
October 2010 - January 2011 (Strategic Defense Solutions, Huntsville, Al – Executive Assistant)
Supported Acting Director of Acquisitions and Policy at Missile Defense Agency (MDA)-Redstone Arsenal
• Maintained schedules and calendars for department using Microsoft Outlook
• Scheduled travel arrangements, processed travel vouchers using DTS (Defense Travel Systems)
• Verified and submitted employee time and attendance in DAI (Defense Timekeeping System)
• Scheduled meetings, video teleconferences, teleconferences and prepared visit requests to secured facilities
using MDA specific software
• Provided full range of administrative duties and support
October 2008 – October 2010 (APT Research Inc., Huntsville, Al – Executive Assistant)
Supported company President, Human Resources Manager with full range of administrative services, alternate Facility
Security Officer (FSO)
• Received and maintained a Secret Security Clearance
• Maintained calendar and completed travel arrangements for company president
• Maintained resume database and correspondence to potential employees
• Wrote and edited company newsletter; received accolades in staff meeting
• As alternate FSO, processed visit requests in JPAS, set up CLASSIFIED meetings, attended NISPOM classes

2. March 2006 – October 2008 (Premier Professional Systems, Inc., Huntsville, Al – Administrative Assistant/Interim
Travel Coordinator)
• Screened visitors and granted access according to cleared facility regulations and standards
• Answered multi-line switchboard
• Screened resumes using Resumate, sent response letters as required, assisted EEO officer with record keeping
• Interim Travel Coordinator - made travel arrangements, maintained files and interfaced with travel agents
March 2004 – March 2006 Kelly Services, Decatur, Al - Held several contract positions; duties included Document
Control, writing/editing Standard Operating Procedures, full range of secretarial/clerical duties.
May 2001 - July 2003 Calpine Corporation - Decatur Energy Center, Decatur, Al - Executive Assistant
Supported Project Manager with full range of administrative support
• Graphic design and technical wordsmith of company-wide monthly report booklets; saved the company ~
$1000 monthly by producing in-house
• Accounts payable using People Soft accounting system
• Scheduled meetings, conference room use and monthly luncheons
Document Control Assistant
• Supported Engineering Aid by electronically archiving/filing construction drawings, other job related
documents
May 2000 - March 2001 Trico Steel (Currently Nucor Steel), Decatur, Al. - Coordinator Steel
Applications/Processing Services (promoted from Executive Assistant)
• Reviewed and analyzed customer requirements against existing orders using SPC software
• Determined whether to ship materials from stock or re-process
• Coordinated streamlined processes between sales department and operation planners
• Promoted from Executive Assistant
January 1997 - May 2000 Trico Steel (Executive Assistant to Vice President of Primary Operations)
Supported Vice President with full range of administrative services
• Planned and coordinated meetings, luncheons and travel
• Prepared reports, Power Point presentations and meeting minutes
• Drafted and proofread outgoing correspondence
• Edited Standard Operating Procedures
• Inventoried and ordered office supplies
• Assisted multi-national staff members as needed
1994 - 1997 Kelly Services, Decatur, Al - Held several contract positions; duties included Office Manager/Secretary,
Shipping & Receiving, Converting Clerk, Data Entry Clerk
1991-1994 Amberley Suite Hotel (now Country Inn & Suites), Decatur, Al – Sales and Catering
• Developed and maintained repeat customer relationships
• Managed tracking of contract status, promotional materials
• Interfaced with clients and food staff for all hospitality event planning
• Increased revenue by targeting small local organizations in addition to local corporations
1987 - 1991 Personnel Administrator/Office Manager
Supported General Manager and Executive staff with full range of Human Resources services
• Recruited, screened, interviewed potential new hires
• Completed new hire paperwork including I-9 forms, tax forms and insurance
• Conducted new hire orientation, maintained employee files and completed exit interviews
• Completed mandatory yearly reports-OSHA Employee Accident report and EEO report
• Coordinated health, dental and life insurance benefits and filed workman’s compensation claims.

3. Education
B. A. Degree - University of North Alabama, Florence, Al - Major - Journalism; Minor – English