1. Shanita Brown shanitabrownerial@yahoo.com
3420 Finnian Way #332 Dublin CA, 94568
(510) 927-7720
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly accomplished Executive Administrative Assistant with proven abilities in the management of multi Executive Level
Staff Members. Expert level of experience in maintaining high-active calendaring, travel itineraries, coordination of
meetings including visual presentations as well as hard copy material, project management, advanced level of
communication and interpersonal skills.
SKILLS
Proven success in planning and directing executive-level administrative affairs and providing support to multi level
Corporate Officers including VP, President, and CEO
Expert knowledge in calendaring and maintaining multi Senior Level scheduling via Outlook
Advanced user of MS Office, SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, Lotus Notes, Office365 and Egnyte
Excellent skills as a project manager for Senior Level Staff coordinating and completing multiple projects in a
deadline-oriented environment
Adept at building strong business relationships with a diverse range of customers, coworkers, and management
Demonstrates expert organizational skills while maintaining executive level professionalism
Adaptable to challenges and quick changing environments
Team player and ability to work independently with analytical and problem solving abilities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ruckus Wireless
Executive Assistant to WW Sales August. 13- Current
Responsible for performing tactical and strategic administrative support tasks to C-level staff
Comprehensive understanding of the general/technical aspects of the job
Works on assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment, initiative, and
technical/specialized knowledge to resolve problems and/or develop recommended solutions
May determine methods and procedures for new assignments
Support multiple executives with administrative needs
Prepare reports and interact with customers and vendors
Events planning and coordination for local and remote locations (multi-location all hands, QBR’s, SKO’s, Big
Dog’s, team building events, volunteer events)
Strong global meeting coordination using audio/visual technology
Flawless execution of administrative activities, with high attention to detail, organization and process.
Expense reporting
Visa and travel arrangements for domestic and international
Partner with other executive admins to support global IT-wide meetings and events
Proven ability to manage assignments, work under pressure and consistently make deadlines.
Seating/Cube assignment and monthly audit for local and remote locations
Calendar management for C-Level direct reports
Obtaining quotes and processing purchase orders and online orders as requested
Assist in the preparation of correspondence, briefs, presentations, and packets for internal and external meetings
SanDisk
Executive Assistant ll to Memory Design Group August.12- April. 13
Responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President's of Memory Design.
Handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality of all personal and corporate matters
Act as a liaison between the VP's, CEO and key Executive
Collecting and preparing information for use in presentations, meeting minutes
Prepare correspondence for the Vice Presidents
2. Planning, organizing and managing multiple calendars
Managed detailed expense reports, reimbursement and purchase requisitions submissions
Organize community service events
Purchases office supplies and staff amenities, maintain inventory
Arrange complex foreign and domestic travel including full itinerary
Scheduling international meeting using video conference, telepresence and WebEx
Kaiser Permanente May. 11- July. 12
Executive Assistant II to Process Partnership Group, KP Internet, MCoE
Independently provides most complex administrative support & project coordination for senior executive:
Provides administrative support for assigned area of responsibility that exists within an executive's jurisdiction;
represents executive to ensure required action is timely
Manages inquiries (phones, email, in person) & directs to appropriate parties based on functional/operational
knowledge; independently responds to routine to most complex inquiries
Schedules the daily appointments for the executive
Manages multiple calendars to include arranging complex special events; requires strong understanding of broad
business requirements & coordination of ambiguous dependencies
Coordinates arrangements for executive meetings & other events
Collects information for the executive to prepare for meetings & other events
Travel & lodging arrangements for the executive as required. Independently composes complex & detailed
correspondence for senior executive(s) using in-depth KP knowledge, business acumen/functional using
organization policy or procedures; independently researches & updates department documents usually of a
confidential nature
Independently designs & creates reports & participates in special cross-functional projects that require complex
project coordination & independent judgment, in response to business needs
Manages executive travel & business expense budgets, as well as billing & payment authorization for planned &
unplanned expenses & special events; handles recharges across business units
Anticipates & proactively resolves potential budget overages
May assist the executive and/or Finance liaison with the development of preliminary budgets for cost center(s)
Interacts w/ KP executives, board members & employees across multiple organizations, as well as external
representatives, serving as a liaison for the department/function to discuss & resolve complex administrative
matters, business processes, & project activities to facilitate department goal attainment
Coordinates workflow across KP departments; designs & implements new processes as needed
Exchanges & interprets non-routine information; works in collaboration with various levels of staff & management
Develops solutions to complex problems & scope requiring a thorough knowledge of KP department practices &
the executive's area of responsibilities
Provides periodic informal work guidance or direction & training to team members
Trouble shoot problems related to the operation of computers, software, printers, phones and other office
equipment
Exercises independent judgment & acts on behalf of executives within scope of authority
BellModular June. 10- Feb. 11
Executive Assistant to CEO
Providing liaison between the CEO direct reports and key executives
Assisting with business development activities, team meeting, events, luncheon etc as requested
Planning and coordinating complex travel arrangement for domestic and international travel for the CEO
Creating and formatting documents electronically including letters, memos, expense reports
Managing CEO’s schedule /calendar including providing itineraries, scheduling appointments
Assist with projects and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time;
making adjustments to plans as necessary
Post and maintain information on intranet wedsite pages
Ikanos communications Jan. 09 – Aug. 09
Legal Executive Assistant
(Contract – contract ended)
Executive Assistant to Vice President, General Counsel and Director Human Resource
Screen all incoming calls and determine, using professional judgment and common sense, if executive action is
required
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, communications and materials, and distribute material for Board of
Directors and committee meetings
3. Process Legal Representation Letters as needed
Prepare complex and highly confidential Legal and Corporate related documents
Process and expedite Legal billing expenditures monthly for the department
Maintain the files for Service of Process and initiate the follow up
Assist with the preparation and filing of forms, reports and related documentation
Performing various high-level administrative tasks
Highland Hospital Nov. 08 – Dec. 08
Communication Specialist (External Affairs)
(Contract – contract ended)
Worked specifically under the directions of the Public Affairs Department Director
Plans and produces written graphic and photographic content for ACMC’s employees
Newsletters, website, and visual communications media and publications coordinates
Supervises the work of outside vendors and freelancers such as graphic designers, photographers, printers,
website designers and website developers in producing ACMC’s visual communications media and publications
Prepare press materials and may handle routine media relations and provide technical support for various other
internal and external communications projects on behalf of ACMC
Bayer HealthCare Mar. 08 – Sep. 08
Administrative Assistant III Manufacturing Technology
(Contract – contract ended)
Provided secretarial and administrative services for the Director, management, and principal scientists
Scheduled meetings and maintained calendars for entire department
Established and maintained filling systems, maintained existing databases and developed spreadsheets
Managed all office tasks such as photocopying/collating documents, departmental supply and equipment
ordering, proof-reading/editing confidential and non-routine documents, screening/directing calls, catering, travel
arrangements and reservations
Tracked all training, safety regulations and corporate policies (SOP’s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Apr. 07 – Oct. 07
Executive Assistant
(Contract – contract ended)
Executive Assistant to George F Smoot, Nobel Prize Winner for Physics 2006
Served as primary administrative point of contact for all Division activities
Using independent judgment, determined schedule priorities for the division director and key management
members
Maintained online calendar programs and electronic and hard copy filling systems
Provided detailed schedules, prepared international travel itineraries, scheduled airline flights and arranged hotel
accommodations
Assisted in the preparation of reimbursement paperwork
Resolved issues around unallowable expenses or problems with expense requests
Ensured all travel was scheduled in accordance with LBNL (DOE) travel policy and guidelines
Help-U-Sell Apr. 05 – Mar. 07
Executive Assistant to VP of Operations
Prepared monthly statements, annual reports, and assisted in annual audits
Administratively supported the VP in creating and developing visual presentations for the CEO
Prepared invoices, memos, letters, and financial statements utilizing database and presentation software
Made travel arrangements: domestic, international, and personal
Analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution
Organized programs, events, meetings and conferences by arranging facilities and caterers
Worked independently in a fast- paced environment and acted as project manager for special projects
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Bachelors – Business Administration