Experienced Executive Assistant Seeking New Opportunity
1. 15910 Broad OakCt.
Tomball, TX 77377
713-966-0967
galvanfour@yahoo.com
ROBERTA GALVAN
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Accomplished senior executive administrative assistant. Hard-working, multi-tasker
able to tackle projects with ease. Works independently and with all levels throughout
the organization. At home in a fast-paced environment, with a global reach. Takes
initiative to prioritize and handle challenges, making executives more effective.
Handles sensitive issues with discretion. Supervisory experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Windows
Office 90 wpm
Microsoft PowerPoint Access
Microsoft Excel Horizon (e-booking tool for travel)
Outlook iExpense
EXPERIENCE January 2016 – Present Harris County Flood Control Dist. Houston, TX
Admin. Assistant tothe Chief Engineer Dept.
Provides administrative support to the Chief Engineer and Department
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
2016 Federal Briefing for Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington,D.C.
Handles confidential materials; reports and correspondence
Maintains calendars, arranges travel and logistics
Coordinates logistics and catering for all meetings
Completes all travel and expense reports
Creates requisitions, inputs invoices, scans into system
October 2013 – March 2015 Swire Oilfield Services Spring, TX
(Laid off March 25 due to industry slow-down)
Executive Assistant tothe Executive Staff
Provides administrative support to the President and seven Executive Team Members
PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Connect database and Outlook
Peer review all presentations for client/prospect meetings
Handles confidential materials; reports and correspondence
Maintains calendars, arranges travel and logistics
Coordinates logistics and catering for all meetings
Completes all travel and expense reports
Event Planning, meeting planning, conferences
June 2006 – October 2013 Mercer HR Services Houston, TX
Associate / Office Manager /Team Leader
Supervisor of Administrative Assistants forClient Services and Call Center
Office Manager and Assistant Facilities Manager
Emergency Resource Team Leader
2. Provides administrative support to the Operations Leader three Principals and several
Team Leads
PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Connect database and Outlook
Peer review all presentations for client/prospect meetings
Handles confidential materials; reports and correspondence
Co-chair for Community Cares Business Resource Group
Maintains calendars, arranges travel and logistics
Coordinates logistics and catering for all meetings
Completes all travel and expense reports
Event Planning, meeting planning, conferences
Provided assistance on build-out of new facility and transition to new building
August 1989 – June 2006 Mercer Human Resource Consulting Chicago, IL
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
Provided administrative support to the Midwest Unit Leader (8 offices) and two
Managing Directors
Handled confidential materials; reports and correspondence
Maintained calendars and made all travel arrangements for Unit Leader and Principals
Unit coordinator for Client Experience Measurement (CEM) team, updating spreadsheets,
follow-up on meetings
Coordinated all arrangements for meetings and monthly unit leadership meetings
Assisted with quarterly operating report for unit
Completed all travel and expense reports in XMS for Unit Leader and Principals
Proposals, PowerPoint presentations and correspondence forclients
Invoicing via WebCAS and IFCAS++
Event planning, meeting planning, seminars
Previous positions (8/89-9/02 -Chicago)
Executive Assistant for Unit Retirement Practice Leader (3/96-9/02)
National BD - Sales Resource Group – Project Coordinator/BD Assistant (3/96-4/01)
Office Administrator for Midwest Unit Leader (2/93-3/96)
Administrative Assistant/Personnel Representative (8/91-2/93)
Administrative Secretary/Compensation Practice (8/89-8/91)
August 1987 – August 1989+ Dick’s Last Resort Chicago, IL
Associate Manager 2 years, Bartender 2 years Dallas & San Antonio, TX
Started as hostess – couple months
Moved into Associate Managerrole in San Antonio
- Evening manager, helped with day-to-day operations
Transferred me to Dallas as Associate Manager
- Evening manager, helped with day-to-day operations
Transferred me to Chicago to new store as Associate Manager
- Evening manager, managed entire 50 person wait staff, helped
with day-to-day operations,closed at night. This store stayed
open until 4am.
EDUCATION International Aviation & Travel Academy Notary Public
Niagara County Community College Six Sigma Yellow Belt
North Tonawanda High School
3. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
I’m looking for a company with integrity and a great business outlook toward the
future; and a career movewith more opportunities for advancement and financial
gain. I believe I’m the person you are looking to hire.
VOLUNTEER Red Cross, Shattered Lives of Tomball, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – Houston Metro Go
Texan Committee (Fundraising for student scholarships in Tomball, Montgomery and Magnolia)