Elainie Brown
Virginia Beach
Summary
Experienced and dedicated with coordinating administrative tasks and maintaining organized office environments. Utilizes strong organizational skills to enhance office efficiency and support team operations. Track record of effective communication and multitasking to meet diverse administrative needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Planner
GEICO
03.2017 - 05.2025
- Set up and broke down meeting rooms for events.
- Managed projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Maintained accurate records including schedules, budgets, contracts.
- Monitored construction progress on various projects, ensuring adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Provided ongoing support to departments regarding their specific needs related to workspace configuration and facilities usage.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in executing complex renovation projects while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating successful coordination of facility maintenance and upgrades.
- Optimized facility layouts through thorough analysis of operational requirements and space utilization.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers resulting in efficient project execution at competitive prices.
- Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
Administrative Assistant
GEICO
10.2010 - 03.2017
- Answered phones, transferring calls and delivering messages to staff.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Supported Director and Management staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Optimized calendar management for Director by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
Internet Service Supervisor
GEICO
11.2007 - 10.2010
Tide Service Supervisor
GEICO
02.2006 - 11.2007
Supervisory Leadership Program
GEICO
07.2004 - 02.2006
Management Intern
GEICO
02.2004 - 06.2004
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Virginia Wesleyan University
Norfolk, VA05-2004
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Collaborative teamwork
- Detail-oriented
- Project scheduling
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Executive support
- Administrative support
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Information confidentiality
- Interpersonal communication
- Professional and mature
- Travel coordination
- Meeting planning
- Travel arrangements
- Excel spreadsheets
- Document preparation
- Proofreading
- Invoice processing
- Honest and dependable
- Service contracts management
- Leadership and supervision
- Planning and scheduling
- Space utilization
- Building maintenance
- Personnel oversight
Timeline
Facilities Planner
GEICO
03.2017 - 05.2025
Administrative Assistant
GEICO
10.2010 - 03.2017
Internet Service Supervisor
GEICO
11.2007 - 10.2010
Tide Service Supervisor
GEICO
02.2006 - 11.2007
Supervisory Leadership Program
GEICO
07.2004 - 02.2006
Management Intern
GEICO
02.2004 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Virginia Wesleyan University
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