1. PATRICIA TARLTON, CPS
pltarlton@tx.rr.com (214) 478-5150 www.linkedin.com/in/pattytarlton
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Free Executive Leadership to Focus on Big Picture
Through Efficient, Detail-Oriented, and Organized Support
Dedicated Senior-Level Executive Assistant with strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and extensive C-
level experience. Delivered executive-level planning, coordination, and comprehensive support for daily operational
and administrative functions that allowed CEO’s day to flow smoothly. Established good rapport with CEOs,
managed all essential tasks, and developed streamlined systems.
 Detail oriented
 Trusted
 Self-starter
 Team player
 Adaptive
 Take dictation
 Time Management
 Calendaring / Scheduling
 Travel arrangements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EVOLUTION HEALTH, Dallas, Texas 3/2015 – 4/2016
Executive Assistant to the CEO
 Managed intense travel schedule (250 days, 70% of year) for CEO (private and commercial planes, as well as
limo. drivers and rental cars), arranged speaking engagements, and handled heavy Outlook calendar.
 Completed expense reports, reconciled corporate credit card accounts, scheduled meetings, handled confidential
items, projects and special assignments.
 Developed itineraries and agendas, arranged lodging, airline and meeting accommodations. Supervised the
Administrative Associate.
 Took the initiative to improve office processes by establishing a more efficient filing system.
WILLIAMS FINANCIAL GROUP, Dallas, Texas 4/2011 – 2/2015
Executive Assistant to the President and the CEO / Chairman
Also worked with different executives such as the CBDO and the CMO to assist with their transitions into new
positions.
 Supported the President and the Chairman / CEO by arranging quarterly employee meetings, assisting with
annual conference, expense reports, reconciling corporate credit card accounts, scheduling meetings,
confidential items, and by performing various projects and special assignments.
 Represented executives by welcoming visitors, reviewing correspondence, arranging company dinners and other
corporate functions; answering questions and meeting requests directed to executives, saving executives time
and effort and contributing to efficiencies.
 Promoted corporate image by representing executives internally and externally.
 Arranged corporate travel (domestic and international) by developing itineraries and agendas, arranging
lodging, airline and meeting accommodations.
 Acted as liaison between building management of 42-story building and firm; served as floor Fire Warden.
 Served in newly created position on revenue side of business by assisting in development of Business Plans for
each department head reporting to CBDO.
 Made travel arrangements for CBDO, direct reports, and executive recruits visiting from all over the country by
developing itineraries and agendas, arranging lodging, drivers, and meeting accommodations.
 Conducted special projects for CBDO, who was coordinator for State of Texas for National Prayer Breakfast.
 Assisted with application process for summer interns through Dallas Fellows ensuring deadlines were met and
information was dispersed in a timely manner.
 Performed special assignments, reports, correspondence, and coordinated schedules for the Business
Development team.

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Staffing companies such as Office Team, DES, and Burnett’s Staffing 9/2009 – 4/2011
Worked temporary contractual assignments during the Great Recession while searching for the right full-time
position that would be a good match.
 Ensured seamless continuation of quality support for the CEO while his full-time Executive Assistant was on
maternity leave.
 Provided administrative support for the President while his Executive Assistant was on an extended international
vacation.
LEGGETTE ACTUARIES, INC., Dallas, Texas 6/2004 – 9/2009
Executive Assistant to the President / CEO
 Supported President with administrative and secretarial support, including internal and external correspondence,
reports, financial data, as well as taking minutes and action items during weekly staff meetings.
 Managed heavy schedule of meetings and travel arrangements, including scheduling for executive testimony
multiple times before Congress as expert witness.
 Prepared confidential items, including President’s personal financial statement and Human Resources issues.
Trusted by President with confidential items as he put firm up for sale. Screened job applicants and supervised
2 employees.
 Maintained master database of 500 clients, preparing mail-merged information.
 Supported President’s efforts during year-long appointment as President of American Society of Pension
Actuaries (ASPA).
 Coordinated relocation of corporate offices.
 Implemented word processing system and chaired committee for standardized training same, as well as served
on committee for selecting and implementing new phone system.
 Served as Corporate Secretary of Actuarial Management Services, a subsidiary company of Leggette. Prepared
information for annual meetings.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CERN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Dallas, Texas.
Office Manager / Executive Assistant to the President
INTEGRAL CORPORATION, Dallas, Texas.
Executive Assistant to the President
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS, Dallas, Texas.
Executive Secretary
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Typing, Gregg Shorthand
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Secretary (CPS)
Certified Notary Public
EDUCATION
CPS (Certified Professional Secretary) designation achieved. (Business Law, Economics & Management, Computer
Technology, Accounting, Decision Making, Behavioral Science in Business, and Office Procedures & Administration)
CPS Coursework, Dallas County Community Colleges. (Grade Average: A)
Diploma, Draughon’s Business College, Dallas. (Grade Average: A)
Keywords: detail-oriented, organized, effective, take initiative, proficient, responsible, professional, time management, CPS (Certified Professional Secretary), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks Pro, ACT (contacts), Executive Secretarial, Gregg Shorthand,
Telephone skills, Travel arrangements (domestic and international), Typing, faxing, scanning, copying, Word processing