1. Rhonda G. Roose
408 Dogwood Glen Lane, Powell, TN, 37849 ● 865-712-1849 ● rhondaj1231@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Highly experienced Executive Assistant seeks a challenging position with a company that recognizes and
rewards initiative, creativity, and commitment to excellence.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- A highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over 20 years' experience providing
thorough and skillful administrative support to senior executives.
- Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve
project goals.
- An independent and self-motivated professional with excellent research and writing skills; able to
grow positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels.
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times.
- Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Gmail, QuickBooks, MAS-90,
JDEdwards,SalesForce, Telemagic, DropBox, LinkedIn, Internet.
Gradient Dynamics, LLC – Knoxville, TN Jul 2015 – Dec 2015
Project Manager
 Maintain confidential company documents including patents and research findings.
 Prepare PowerPoint presentations, agendas, materials, and reports for business meetings and
conferences.
 Responsible for identifying and establishing contact with potential partners and investors for funding
and research opportunities.
 Responsible for contract negotiations to recruit engineering and technical staff
 Responsible for arranging all travel (domestic and international) for CEO, COO, CSO, and other staff
 Responsible for establishing company policies and procedures to include electronic filing, record
retention, and protection of confidential documents
 Research marketing opportunities for the company’s technology
 Responsible for company infrastructure to include locating office space, negotiate lease rates,
purchase office computer equipment and software
Patriot Investment Management – Knoxville, TN Mar 2015 – Jun 2015
Executive Assistant to President
 Organized and maintained calendar for President.
 Maintained confidential client and company information in a highly professional manner.
 Wrote correspondence; proofed and edited press releases and other documents to ensure accuracy and
consistency.
 Prepared detailed PowerPoint presentations, agendas, meeting materials, and reports.
 Facilitated and coordinated client, executive management, and staff meetings for internal and external
attendees.
 Acted as liaison and maintained open lines of communication among senior executives, middle
management, administrative staff, and clients.
 Coordinated and assisted in on-site client staff training meetings.
 Record management for client investment documentation.
 Screened and managed telephone calls, emails, and daily mail for President.

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Pershing Yoakley & Associates – Knoxville, TN (Continued) Mar 2013 – Mar 2015
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
 Created highly effective organizational and filing systems resulting in easy access to critical
information and streamlined office functioning.
 Coordinated and set up high-level conference calls, board and management meetings, special events
and travel arrangements for top executives.
 Created and compiled confidential board member surveys and compiled report for client top
executives annual review/compensation.
 Updated and maintained CEO, CFO, and CMO's calendar and assisted managers and other staff
members with special projects as needed.
 Answered a high volume of incoming calls, mail, and in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues;
treated each person with respect and provided information and referrals.
 Acted as liaison and maintained open lines of communication among senior executives, middle
management and administrative staff.
 Wrote correspondence; proofed and edited press releases and other documents to ensure accuracy and
consistency.
 Coordinated preparation and timely dissemination of company reports and slide presentations for
meetings.
 Responsible for AP/AR and 1099 Forms for various personal entities owned by the CEO
Dominion Distribution – Cincinnati, OH Jan 2007 – Mar 2013
General Manager
 Managed 20+ full and part-time employees.
 Created and maintained annual budgets for profit center.
 Identified and signed new business opportunities to grow revenue.
 Prepared contracts and addendums for accounts, both internal and external customers.
 Prepared weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
 Created and maintained distribution routes for 600-mile territory
 Trained staff on distribution software, company policies and procedures, monitored safety compliance
at all times.
 Processed payroll, HR documentation, AP/AR, and collections for profit center.
Dominion Distribution – Roseville, CA Jan 1998 – Jan 2007
Executive Assistant Regional Vice President
 Wrote and edited company policies and procedures, safety manuals, and training material
 Trained managers and staff on company custom software and policies and procedures.
 Acted as a liaison between the VP and internal and external business partners and clients
 Coordinated extensive travel arrangements for VP, Regional Managers, General Managers, and
Administrative Staff.
 Coordinated corporate meetings, conference calls, business seminars, and video-conferences.
 Coordinated event planning for national and regional conferences.
 Created impactful PowerPoint presentations for executive and customer conferences/meetings
 Utilized Google, Bing, and IE to research client information and other information needed for
meetings, conferences,presentations, etc.
 Processed invoices and expense reports for payment for VP, Regional and General Managers
 Created and maintained records management systems, electronic as well as standard files.
 Coordinator of the life safety program – facilitated evacuation drills and safety procedures.
 Recruited and trained Administrative Assistants, General Managers,and Regional Managers.
References available upon request.