As an Administrative Assistant 4 at Northrup Grumman, I manage a Director's calendar, prioritizing meetings across multiple departments. I also coordinate domestic travel, handling detailed itineraries and processing expenses through Concur.

A key part of my role involves orchestrating various meetings and events. This includes staff sessions, customer briefings, and VIP site visits. I handle everything from conference room reservations to catering logistics.

I prepare agendas, and track action items. I also maintain SharePoint and submit facilities requests to ensure smooth operations.

My role as Executive Assistant at Lockheed Martin in Cape Canaveral was a significant experience. From 2018 to 2022, I provided comprehensive administrative and technical support to the Site Director within a high-security aerospace manufacturing environment. This included managing complex executive calendars and coordinating detailed domestic and international travel, complete with expense reconciliation through Concur.

A key part of my responsibilities involved maintaining Secret Security Clearance and handling confidential labor relations materials. I also coordinated internal meetings, executive off-sites, and VIP engagements, managing everything from venue logistics and catering to tracking action items. I served as the primary administrative liaison between senior leadership, government agencies, and various cross-functional departments.

From 2016 to 2018, I was the Retail Operations Manager at Hart's Fabric in Santa Cruz, CA. I oversaw daily operations, including HR coordination, vendor negotiations, and inventory controls. I also managed a staff of 12 sales associates and warehouse employees.

During this time, I implemented Google Workspace systems to improve tracking and operational efficiency. I also developed workshops and managed event logistics to drive engagement and revenue growth. This included coordinating event-based marketing strategies, tracking budgets, venue selection, staffing, and guest tracking.

For ten years, I was the Owner and Operator at Restaurant James Randall. I directed all administrative, financial, and operational functions for the restaurant and its catering business. This included managing contracts, budgets, vendor agreements, payroll, and all accounting functions like AR/AP.

I also coordinated large-scale events, some for over 1,000 guests. This involved overseeing full logistics, staffing, scheduling, and vendor management. I prepared financial summaries to monitor profitability and operational performance for these events.