1. Patti Ranous
pranous@gmail.com | Denver, CO | 818-434-9747
Administrative Assistant | Executive Assistant | Office Manager
An experienced Executive Assistant, accustomedtoa challenging environmentandmultiple complex
tasks. Highly trusted, ethical, discreet, flexible, able to problemsolve, nurture relationships, and
communicateeffectively.
 Communication
 Meeting Scheduling
 Travel Arrangements
 Expense Reporting
 Special Projects
 ProcessImprovement
 Presentations &Reports
 MS Office
 Colorado Notary Public
Experience
Executive Assistant | Coordinator of Volunteers
THE SOLDIERSPROJECT, NorthHollywood, CA 2012 to 2014
Executive Assistantto boththe Founderand the Executive Director
 Developed filing systems, wrote correspondence, assistedwith audits, managedinterns
 Arranged venue, registration, and outreachfor two nationalconferences.
 Assisted in the recruitment andtraining of professionalvolunteersnationally.
Executive Assistant | Office Manager | HumanResourcesAdministrator
THE GLENWOODGROUP, Glendale, CA 2001 to 2012
Oversaw administrativeoperationsfor 2 principals and 13 staff members.
 Reduced supply andequipmentcosts by 40% overa two-yearperiod.
 Created an employee handbook incompliancewith State and Federal laws.
 Managedthe relocation of the office, doublingsquare footage. This required managinginterior
designers, contractors, furniture suppliers, equipmentpurchases, phoneandcomputersystems.
 ProvidedHumanResource services to 15 individualswhich included staffing andbenefits
management.
 Oversaw developmentof new, more effective company website.
 Executive calendaring, scheduling, e-mail.
 Boardof Directors andCommittee meeting preparation, minutes.
Program & Event Coordination| Science Fair | Co-founder of Summer EnrichmentProgram| After Prom
GLENDALE UNIFIEDSCHOOLDISTRICT 1995 to2005
Fulfilled multiple roles. Recognitions:“Womanof the Year,” Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce,
“California Golden Oak Award,” (highesthonorgiven by the California State PTA).
Education | Training | Computer Skills
GLENDALE COMMUNITYCOLLEGE– General Studies
Additional Training–BasicAccounting, QuickBooks, HumanResourcesTopics
Computer Skills –MSOffice (Outlook, Power Point, Publisher, DropBox, QuickBooks, eTapestry, Constant
Contact, variouspropriety software