1. ELIZABETH M. VENDEN
bkvenden@aol.com ● Richardson, Texas ● 214-450-8902
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Strategic Problem Solving ● Client Relationship Building ● Writing & Editing
Executive Administrative Assistant with diverse talent and more than three years of administrative and general business
expertise as critical support to executive level personnel. Proven record of driving improvement and quality performance
through new process development, administrative expertise, business operations, and attentive customer service.
 Fostered stability during a major change in leadership by assisting with the merger of three departments into one
 Expertise in helping others with the intricacies of English grammar through instruction, proofreading, and editing
 Consistently exhibit ability to manage complex projects and schedule events in addition to coach and mentor
CORE COMPETENCIES
Administrative Expertise Executive Business Support Meeting & Event Planning
Multi-Project Management Creative Problem Solving Performance Evaluations
StrategicPlanning & Execution Customer Service | Relations Staff Training & Development
Staff Leadership & Coaching Diverse Software Proficiency Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERSTATE BATTERIES – Dallas,Texas – 10/2012 to 8/2015
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT|DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS BUSINESS UNIT
Provided high quality administrative and business support to the President and executive team members. Scheduled
executive activities using Outlook, email, and customer contact software. Coordinated travel arrangements as well as
meetings, teleconferences, business planningsessions,retreats,holiday parties,and special events. Developed informative,
appealing presentations and prepared memos, correspondence, agendas, and other communication materials. Processed
expense documentation, purchase orders, and distributor records. Maintained departmental web sites. Formulated and
documented new procedures to enhance efficiency. Point person for internal and external contact regarding operations.
Selected Accomplishments:
 Enhanced productivity and efficiency by analyzing, documenting, and streamlining various processes.
 Acted as liaison to facilitate communications between independent distributors and executives in addition to
diplomatically addressing customer escalations on behalf of executives.
 Instrumental in merging three departments into one unified unit, greatly contributing to stability during a major
leadership change.
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL – Dallas,Texas –7/2011 to 8/2012
TEACHER – ENGLISH GRAMMAR |WRITING | VOCABULARY
Instructed and mentored 156 students individually and as a whole to address unique learning styles and challenges.
Developed comprehensive lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in alignment with district curriculum. Assess ed
student performance and mapped a plan to facilitate improvement where needed. Coached small student groups for
extracurricular competitions and speech tournaments. Prepared and administered material s for high school entrance exam
preparation. Entrusted with confidential information regarding administrators, faculty, s tudents, and parents.
Selected Accomplishments:
 Instructed middle school students the complexities of English grammar with the goal of helping them fully understand
the details, enabling them to use the knowledge throughout their lives.
 Took initiative to develop stimulating assignments and activities in the absence of targeted teaching materials.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL – Richardson,Texas – 7/2007 to 7/2011
TEACHER – ENGLISH LANGUAGE |VOCABULARY |LITERATURE
Advocated quality education for a diverse group of middleschool students. Introduced and coached students in preparation
for the intensity of their future high school. Formulated an impactful curriculum, schedules, and specific expectations.
Established and fostered a National Junior Honor Society program and Speech Team. Prepared students and acted as judge
for academic competitions. Coordinated and conducted training for high school entrance examinations. Monitored the
admissions process.
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – Richardson,Texas – 8/2004 to 7/2007
TEACHER – MATH LAB |STUDY SKILLS
Launched in new teachingmethods to assiststudents struggling with math and study skills. Tailored learning programs for
each student to supplement existinglessons.Facilitated communicated between classroom teachers and parents. Initiated
and coached the Speech Team as well as provided advice for the MathCounts program for gifted students.
RONALD REAGON FUNDAMENTAL SCHOOL – Yuma, Arizona – 6/2002 to 7/2004
TEACHER – LANGUAGE ARTS | READING |MATH | SOCIAL STUDIES | SCIENCE
Interacted with diverse and challenging students on a wide variety of subjects. Motivated students by creating grade level
benchmark evaluations. Coordinated pertinent and thought-provoking field trips to pique the students’ interest and
encourage continuous learning opportunities. Administered and graded standardized tests to track and record student
achievement. Established student book club to inspire a love for reading and a chess club to foster strategic thinking.
Chaired meetings between parents, students, and colleagues to explore educational plan options.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English, Business Administration (minor) TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY, College Station, Texas
Graduate Course Studies in Education OTTAWA UNIVERSITY, Ottawa, Ontario
Course Studies in Education TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY, Kingsville, Texas
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Six Sigma Green Belt ● Six Sigma Methodology ● Secondary Teacher Certificate ● Texas Notary Public
Bilingual | English & French
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office – Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Outlook ● Lotus Notes ● SharePoint ● JD Edwards Enterprise One
Sales Force ● RenWeb