1. SANDRA KERCHO
12902 Carla Way • Cypress, Texas 77429 • H: (281) 469-2723  C: (832) 978-2898
smkercho@gmail.com
October 2015
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Skillful and dedicated Executive Assistant with extensive experience in the
coordination, planning, and support of daily operational and administrative
functions.
 Provides comprehensive support for executive-level staff including scheduling meetings,
coordinating travel, and effectively managing all essential tasks of the Executive Assistant.
 Proven track record of accurately completing research, reporting, information
management, marketing, and business-development efforts within budget requirements.
 Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes
that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency in achieving organizational
objectives.
 Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations;
able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office System, Microsoft Visio®, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft
Windows® operating system, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Org-Plus Advanced, type
125 wpm and 100 wpm shorthand.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GE OIL & GAS – Houston, Texas April 2012 - Present
Executive Assistant – Chief Information Officer, GE Oil and Gas
Provides administrative support to the Chief Information Officer, GE Oil and Gas. In addition,
provides travel and administrative assistance to the CIO of Drilling, CIO of Shared Services,
Human Resources Manager, Chief Technology Officer, and other CIO direct reports as
required. Duties include the processing of expense reports and extensive travel coordination,
while maintaining 5 CIO calendars.
GE OIL & GAS – Houston, Texas 2010 – 2012
Executive Assistant – Regional Operations & Global Sales
Provides administrative support to the Sr. Vice President – Regional Operations & Global
Sales. In addition, provides travel and administrative assistance for the ERP Leader; Human
Resources Director – Sales; Global Customer Account Directors., and Regional Sales
Managers.
GE OIL & GAS BUSINESS – Houston, Texas 2008 –2010
Executive Assistant – Global Sales
Provided administrative support to the Sr. Vice President – Global Sales. In addition, provided
travel and administrative assistance for the Sr. Vice President – Global Services; Human
Resources Director – Sales; and Global Customer Account Directors.

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VETCO GRAY, A GE OIL & GAS BUSINESS – Houston, Texas 2006 – 2008
Executive Assistant – North America/Latin America
Provided administrative support to the Sr. Vice President – Land and Offshore Platform; Vice
President and General Manager of North America Operations; Finance Manager – North and
Latin America; Human Resources Manager; Land Product Marketing Manager; and Offshore
Platform Product Marketing Managers for CDE, SDS and FPS. Vetco Gray is a leading
manufacturer of drilling, production and completion systems for the oil and gas industry.
VETCO GRAY INC. – Houston, Texas
Executive Assistant to President of Western Region Operations
Provided administrative support to the President – Western Region Operations; Vice President,
Finance; Vice President Subsea Drilling Systems; Vice President Surface Completion Systems
and Director of Human Resources.
VETCO GRAY INC. – Houston, Texas 2004 – 2006
(Ownership: Candover, 3i and JPMorgan)
Sr. Executive Administrator to Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Counsel, CCO
Provided high-level administrative support to Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Finance,
Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer after Vetco Gray Inc. was acquired by a
consortium of Candover Limited, 3i Oil and Gas, and JP Morgan in July 2004. Current CEO
retired in December 2004 and new Vetco International headquarters established in London,
with legal, finance and compliance offices remaining in Houston.
• Coordinated and attended board meetings for Vetco International Ltd. Planning of board
meetings included preparing presentations along with assembling and distributing board
books to 12 board members located in Houston, London and New York. Traveled on
occasion to various locations to set up board meeting arrangements at hotels.
• Assisted the Chief Financial Officer and Legal Counsel in preparing documents for an
IPO.
• Supervised Administrative Assistant and Receptionist in office, mail and reception
duties.

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VETCO GRAY INC. – Houston, Texas 1990 ‒ 2004
Sr. Executive Administrator – Chief Executive Officer
Provided high-level administrative support to Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer
and Senior Vice President Business Development of a leading manufacturer of drilling,
production and completion systems for the oil and gas industry.
• Provided and administered executive assistance to the President & CEO, Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President Business Development, in
scheduling and overseeing international travel, board and management meetings,
expense reports, correspondence, and assistance with matters of other board companies
in which the CEO was involved. Provided on-going communication to the CEO on
company business in a confidential and professional manner.
• Coordinated, and attended offsite Strategic Planning Meetings with 60-100 key
managers. Handled all correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, meeting preparation,
planning and setup. Coordinated and hosted successful management meetings, creating
invitations and promotional materials, booking venues, and selecting guest speakers.
• Improved methods of maintaining meeting schedules for the CEO and his staff.
Transcribed through shorthand for CEO and his staff while traveling, maintaining a
proficient communication process.
VETCO GRAY INC. – HOUSTON, TEXAS 1988 -1990
Executive Secretary, Worldwide Human Resources/Sales and Marketing
Served as Executive Secretary for Senior Vice President – Worldwide Human Resources and
Worldwide Vice President Sales and Marketing with 61 nationwide locations.
• Directed all administrative and project support efforts.
• Developed presentations and scheduled all executive-level meetings and travel.
• Successfully processed and maintained worldwide organization charts.
• Prepared expense and travel reports. Managed invoicing and billing processes.
• Responsible for administering monthly employee communication meetings
in the Western Hemisphere and Corporate offices
• Developed a worldwide employee directory for management staff in all regions.
• Prepared and maintained worldwide organization charts.
• Administered Service Award Program for all worldwide employees.
VETCO GRAY INC. – HOUSTON, TEXAS 1986 - 1988
Senior Secretary to Director of North American Operations
Provide administrative support for the Director of North American Operations
• Oversaw a wide variety of administrative functions, supporting all director-level projects
and meeting preparation. Compiled and analyzed data from monthly on-time delivery
reports to preparing presentations to senior management. Developed internal
correspondence that facilitated effective communication and transfer of information
between 40 regional offices.

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VETCO GRAY INC. – HOUSTON, TEXAS
• Secretary to Regional Sales Manager 1985 – 1986
• Secretary for Control Systems 1984 – 1985
• Administrative Assistant – Human Resources – Western Region 1981 – 1984
 In addition to administrative duties for the V.P. Human Resources, was Editor of
company newsletter, coordinated telecommunications and office services. The
Human Resource Department was eliminated after Hughes Tool merged 3 divisions
resulting in a transfer to the Control Systems Department.
SOUTH COAST SUPPLY COMPANY - HOUSTON, TEXAS 1980– 1981
Administrative Assistant to the President
• Directed daily office operations, providing fundamental support to company President
and management team. South Coast Supply is a pipe and valve distributor with over
$25M in sales annually.
• Managed accounts payable, receivable, and oversaw administrative budget. Prepared
expense reports and credit card/bank reconciliations. Supervised Receptionist and
trained staff in use of office computer resources.
INGERSOLL-RAND CO - HOUSTON, TEXAS
An international Oil & Gas Compressor business totaling $200m in sales. 1970 – 1980
• Benefits Administrator - Human Resources 1975 – 1980
• Secretary - Manufacturing Department 1973 – 1975
• Secretary - Sales Department 1970 – 1973
PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY - HOUSTON, TEXAS 1964 – 1970
Secretary - Commercial & Industrial Loan Division
EDUCATION
• Jesse H. Jones Sr. High School - Graduated 1964 in top 10% of class.
SKILLS
• Typing: 125 wpm Shorthand: 100 wpm
• High proficiency in Power Point, Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Visio, and
Org-Plus Advanced.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Communicates effectively at all levels of management and across other companies and
divisions, as well as with a diverse customer and supplier base.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Recording Secretary in American Business Women's Association (ABWA), 1960/Jones
Road Chapter
• Member of NAFE (National Association of Female Executives since 1992)