Patricia Diane Letona seeks an administrative position with over 15 years of experience supporting senior executives. She has exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills. Her experience includes managing budgets, coordinating meetings and travel, conducting research and data entry, and providing support to management at Visa for over 17 years in various roles. She is proficient in Microsoft Office and has training in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint at both basic and essential levels.
As detailed in my attached resume, I am a strategic, performance-driven professional with fifteen years of executive administrative experience supporting C-level staff, and five years of demonstrated project management experience and expertise. I possess the proven ability to provide executive-level administrative, operational, and program support in results-oriented, deadline-driven environments.
I am an excellent motivator with solid organizational skills, excellent work ethics with a strong attention to detail and a keen ability to communicate and collaborate with a broad variety of individuals. My proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, technical knowledge and ability to remain confident and poised in challenging situations has been beneficial in forming and sustaining a good rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
I’m different from the rest, innovative, finish what I start; project oriented, seasoned Executive Assistant. If it's difficult, I will handle immediately, if it's impossible, it will take a few minutes.
I am experienced in arranging complex travel schedules while working within budgetary constraints; extremely organized with excellent follow up and follow through
Creative problem solver; not afraid to jump in and take charge
Customer service focused; maintaining a high level of service for all of our employees, management, and vendors; organized, proactive, resourceful and a skilled communicator
Outgoing personality; professional demeanor, enjoy working with people from all over the world; and seek first to understand.
As detailed in my attached resume, I am a strategic, performance-driven professional with fifteen years of executive administrative experience supporting C-level staff, and five years of demonstrated project management experience and expertise. I possess the proven ability to provide executive-level administrative, operational, and program support in results-oriented, deadline-driven environments.
I am an excellent motivator with solid organizational skills, excellent work ethics with a strong attention to detail and a keen ability to communicate and collaborate with a broad variety of individuals. My proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, technical knowledge and ability to remain confident and poised in challenging situations has been beneficial in forming and sustaining a good rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
I’m different from the rest, innovative, finish what I start; project oriented, seasoned Executive Assistant. If it's difficult, I will handle immediately, if it's impossible, it will take a few minutes.
I am experienced in arranging complex travel schedules while working within budgetary constraints; extremely organized with excellent follow up and follow through
Creative problem solver; not afraid to jump in and take charge
Customer service focused; maintaining a high level of service for all of our employees, management, and vendors; organized, proactive, resourceful and a skilled communicator
Outgoing personality; professional demeanor, enjoy working with people from all over the world; and seek first to understand.
1. Patricia Diane Letona
3015 East Bayshore Road. Space 365 Redwood City, CA 94063 650-649-9510 pletona39@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 15 years of Administrative Assistant experience working with senior level executives
• Exceptional communication, leadership and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage time, projects and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Highly skilled in report preparation, research and data management
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and various office management software
• Ability to grasp and adapt to new environments and procedures
• Professionally fluent in Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VISA, Inc. 4/00 – 01/17
Senior Administrative Assistant in Digital Mobile,Product Division
Highly effective event planning and coordination with facilities and catering departments, which included obtaining EVP
approval for ordering alcohol beverages,led to a successfulAchievement Celebration party.
Successfully coordinated and managed the Chip Vendor Forum which had many complex logistics and over 200 attendees.
Collaborated with System Analysts and Directors to arrange and manage large vendormeetings
Performed administrative duties for senior level management and their staff.
Responsible for all aspects ofmeeting preparation, including logistics and technical set-up.
Arranged and coordinated domestic and foreign travel arrangements for staff.
Handled incoming requests,via phone, email and web mechanism, troubleshoot problems, addressing concerns.
Fortified financial operations by preparing a weekly budget status report and provided a monthly expenditure report to
Management as well as resolving billing invoices effectively and professionally.
Processed requests for new hires, moves and purchase requisitions.
Performed data entry and ensured database is accurate and updated in TAPS.
Responsible for ordering office supplies as well as mobile devices for staff and training purposes.
Created Training Certificates and invitee letters for lab training for offsite clients.
Senior Administrative Assistant in Research & Central Technology
Provided support for senior level management and their staff.
Arranged and coordinated domestic and foreign travel arrangements for management and staff department.
Responsible for all aspects ofmeeting preparation, including logistics and technical set-up.
Coordinated meeting schedules and prepared office correspondence as requested.
Scheduled and assisted with setup for vendormeetings.
Handled and organized sensitive and confidential data.
Developed and maintained a database for budget tracking purposes.
Responsible for managing a multi-million-dollar department budget reporting and inventory tracking system.
Enhanced staff development by supervising contractors and their work assignments.
Responsible for ordering office as needed.
Senior Administrative Assistant in Global Security
Provided personaladministrative support for department VP.
Managed and maintained VP personalcalendar.
Arranged and coordinated domestic and foreign travel arrangements for VP.
Processed and maintained VP expense reports.
Coordinated and assisted with setup for vendor meetings.
Provided support for department staff.
Provided assistance forproject work.
Responsible for ordering office supplies as needed.
2. Patricia Diane Letona continued
Rides for Bay Area Commuters 12/89 – 4/00
Commute Consultant
Responsible for providing commuters information of alternative commuting options available and guidance through the
initial steps of organizing a carpool or vanpool.
Provided referral information on transit routes,fares, schedules; road closures and highway construction; and all
transportation services available in the 10 San Francisco Bay Area counties.
Provided detailed information on San Francisco Airport ground transportation services,Spare the Air related activities and
Pacific Bell Park transportation alternatives.
Responsible for mailing match-lists and related materials.
Managed communications via-voicemail and electronic mail.
Performed data entry functions and produced progress reports.
Assisted with back office duties such as mailings, errands, and other administrative duties.
EDUCATION
College of San Mateo
General & Computer Studies
OTHER TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
MS Excel 2016 Basics MS Word 2016 Basics MS PowerPoint 2016 Basics
MS Excel 2016 Essentials MS Word 2016 Essentials MS PowerPoint 2016 Essentials
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook Experience with Visa Online -
TAPS database
Working knowledge of Oracle
iProcurement
Working knowledge of Oracle
iExpense