Lisa M. Kennedy
2002 Savannah Terrace, SE #G                  Lisa.kennedy07@rcn.com                           Home: 202-248-8170
Washington, DC 20020                                                                             Cell: 202-210-0148



   To obtain a position as an Executive Assistant with your agency, where I will continue to develop my professional
    career and apply my governmental knowledge while I pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree at a local university.


                                   Professional Development Courses
   Basic Writing Skills I, II              Grammar, Punctuation                      Adobe Photoshop
   Managing Chaos: Time and Stress         PeopleSoft Time and Labor Training        DC Google Training
   Management           Skills  for        Procurement Automated Support             PC Specialist Plus Generalist
    Administrative Professionals             System Training                            Certification



                                            Professional Experience
DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION — Washington, DC                                         10/2005 - Present
As a Staff Assistant, I assist with special events in the Office of Communications; work on grand openings
of new recreation centers and provide Office Manager Skills to the office.

    •   I prepare marketing materials and order supplies for special events.
    •   I pay credit card invoices for advertisement in local newspapers.
    •   I draft press releases, media advisories, and talking points.
    •   I order office supplies.
    •   I maintain the Director of Communication daily calendar, schedule staff meetings, and attend
        meetings.
    •   I prepare agenda for meetings.
    •   I check and monitor the Director of Communications voicemail and e-mail messages.
    •   I answer incoming calls.
    •   I log and track all incoming request for flyers, brochures, and banners.
    •   I prepare the agency weekly front burner report.
    •   I record time and attendance for 8 employees.
    •   I maintain the agency website calendar.
    •   I send out press releases and media advisories to stakeholders.
    •   I responsible for supervising summer interns.
    •   I prepare agenda for meetings.
                                                                                             11/2001 – 10/2005
SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, — Washington, DC
As a Staff Assistant, I worked in the Office of Ceremonial Services responsible for prepare ceremonial
documents for the Mayor signature. I also worked on special projects and committees for annual events.

    •   Received, reviewed, and logged in all incoming correspondence into tracking system.
    •   Prepared statistic and annual reports.
    •   Prepared correspondence for signature.
    •   Prepared ceremonial documents for the Mayor’s signature.
    •   Ordered supplies.
    •   Answered incoming calls and e-mails.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR — Washington, DC                                                    03/1998 - 11/2001
As a Correspondence Management Assistant, in the Mayor’s Correspondence Unit, I was responsible for enter
correspondence into a database system and forwarded to other agencies for appropriate action.

    •   Opened, sorted and clocked in correspondence addressed to the Mayor.
    •   Kept record of all resolutions/letters signed by the Mayor.
    •   Assisted colleagues and staff with inquiries.
    •   Handled assignments as directed by supervisor.
    •   I attended seminars and workshops.
Education and Training
Trinity Washington University — Washington, DC                                       5/2006 - Present
Earned 70 credits; Associate of Arts in General Studies; major Business Administration

Shorter Resume (2)

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    Lisa M. Kennedy 2002Savannah Terrace, SE #G Lisa.kennedy07@rcn.com Home: 202-248-8170 Washington, DC 20020 Cell: 202-210-0148  To obtain a position as an Executive Assistant with your agency, where I will continue to develop my professional career and apply my governmental knowledge while I pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree at a local university. Professional Development Courses  Basic Writing Skills I, II  Grammar, Punctuation  Adobe Photoshop  Managing Chaos: Time and Stress  PeopleSoft Time and Labor Training  DC Google Training  Management Skills for  Procurement Automated Support  PC Specialist Plus Generalist Administrative Professionals System Training Certification Professional Experience DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION — Washington, DC 10/2005 - Present As a Staff Assistant, I assist with special events in the Office of Communications; work on grand openings of new recreation centers and provide Office Manager Skills to the office. • I prepare marketing materials and order supplies for special events. • I pay credit card invoices for advertisement in local newspapers. • I draft press releases, media advisories, and talking points. • I order office supplies. • I maintain the Director of Communication daily calendar, schedule staff meetings, and attend meetings. • I prepare agenda for meetings. • I check and monitor the Director of Communications voicemail and e-mail messages. • I answer incoming calls. • I log and track all incoming request for flyers, brochures, and banners. • I prepare the agency weekly front burner report. • I record time and attendance for 8 employees. • I maintain the agency website calendar. • I send out press releases and media advisories to stakeholders. • I responsible for supervising summer interns. • I prepare agenda for meetings. 11/2001 – 10/2005 SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, — Washington, DC As a Staff Assistant, I worked in the Office of Ceremonial Services responsible for prepare ceremonial documents for the Mayor signature. I also worked on special projects and committees for annual events. • Received, reviewed, and logged in all incoming correspondence into tracking system. • Prepared statistic and annual reports. • Prepared correspondence for signature. • Prepared ceremonial documents for the Mayor’s signature. • Ordered supplies. • Answered incoming calls and e-mails. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR — Washington, DC 03/1998 - 11/2001 As a Correspondence Management Assistant, in the Mayor’s Correspondence Unit, I was responsible for enter correspondence into a database system and forwarded to other agencies for appropriate action. • Opened, sorted and clocked in correspondence addressed to the Mayor. • Kept record of all resolutions/letters signed by the Mayor. • Assisted colleagues and staff with inquiries. • Handled assignments as directed by supervisor. • I attended seminars and workshops.
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    Education and Training TrinityWashington University — Washington, DC 5/2006 - Present Earned 70 credits; Associate of Arts in General Studies; major Business Administration