Experienced Administrative Assistant and Project Manager with Extensive Military Experience
1. MELINDA TORREY PAYNE
Stanwood, WA 98292
Home: (360)939-2609 - Cell: (360)722-0237 - mtorreypayne@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFYING EXPIRIENCES
-Critical thinking -Trained in cross-cultural communication -Team Player & Builder
-Leadership Management -Adept multi-tasked -Customer Service oriented
Oversee activities directly related to making products & providing services. Directed and
coordinated department daily operation activities with production, pricing, sales, distribution of
products, financial review statements, sales and activity reports. Other performed duties
included staff management, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties to maximize
performance. Successful at building strategic partnerships and alliances relationships goals.
WORK HISTORY
Departmental Manager US NAVY –Naval Station Everett, WA 11/2011-5/2015
-Managed housing support services operations of over 1,000 residents.
-Performed multi-function operations in FEMA emergency operation drills and training.
-Enhanced diversity as multicultural events coordinator in support of cultural differences.
-Promotes high customer service standards winning annual Crystal Customer Service Award.
-Managed a diverse workforce providing safety, maintenance and preservations for facility.
Food Service Operation Manager US NAVY –Naval Station Everett, WA 11/2009-11/2011
-Managed $750K annual budget, $117K inventory with zero audit discrepancies.
-Managed food service establishment food preparation & sanitation of over 300 patrons.
-Successfully coordinated foreign relations VIP events for over 350 guests and dignitaries.
-Implemented culinary training and employee recognition programs for over 33 employees.
Facilitator Leadership Training School US NAVY –Port Hueneme, CA 11/2006-11/2009
-Managed school administrative documents and personnel confidential information.
-Developed, coordinated, and facilitated over 35 leadership improvement courses.
-Facilitated over 1,500 instruction hours with an operational annual budget of $2K.
Food Service/Housing Supervisor US NAVY –Port Hueneme, CA 11/2003-11/2006
-Supervised food service and housing operations in support of over 3,000 customers.
-Performed food service accounting in excess of $800K of food supplies and inventories assets.
-Supervised food preparation sanitation procedures and housing office check in/out processes.
Administration/Procurement Clerk US NAVY –Point Mugu, CA 11/1994-11/2003
-Managed accounts receivables/payables for over $1.2 million annual operation budget.
-Supervised and led training programs for continuous improvements for front desk operations,
customer service, maintenance, inventory, housekeeping services, and customer service.
2. MELINDA TORREY PAYNE (Continue)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
MBA: Management(GraduatedwithMagna CumLaude ) 2013-2015
Northcentral University - PrescottValley,AZ
BS: OrganizationManagement (GraduatedwithDept.Honors) 2003-2008
Universityof Laverne - La Verne,CA
CETIFICATION: HomelandSecurityLevelI,Level II,Level III#107186 2008
AmericanCollegeof ForensicsExaminersInstitute –Springfield.MI
CERTIFICATION: CertifiedHospitalitySupervisor 2001
AmericanHotel &LodgingEducational Institute- EastLancing,MI
DIPLOMA: Medical Office Assistant 1998-1999
Harcourt learningDirect- Scranton,PA
Relevant Education and Training: Safety, HAZMAT, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point,
Certified Customer Service Supervisor, DON Sexual Assault Prevention, Financial Specialist,
Equal Opportunity, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Keizen Theory, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA), Medical Assistant, CPR.