CARLA EPPERSON 25641 Pasito St., San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 266-7714 epperson_carla@yahoo.com

Executive Assistant

Exceptionally organized and results-driven professional individual with the ability to excel in a high paced, ever changing environment. Unique ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. Quick-learner and self-starter who will exceed expectations. Highlights:

Accounting Functions Planning Events & Meetings Advanced Microsoft Office Skills Developing Policies & Procedures Filing/Data Entry Typing 70+ WPM Managing Calendars & Travel Project Management

Professional Experience

University of Redlands Administrative Assistant I (2012-2015- Part time) Provided full range of support services for the Chief Communications Officer and four other managers. In charge of preparation and tracking of the division budget, processed AP/AR at a rate of 200 invoices per month. Reviewed, edited, and followed up on business contracts, independent contractor agreements and other legal forms ensuring completeness and accuracy. Maintained schedules, arranged and coordinated meetings and events, arranged travel and tracked special projects as assigned. Compiled marketing reports and meeting summaries for internal and external use. Maintained schedules, obtain approvals and coordinated production and placement of marketing and communications vehicles, including print, radio, broadcast, direct mail and microsite development with internal departments and outside vendors. Overview: Created, implemented, and maintained complicated Excel spreadsheet to track budget expenditures.

Improved efficiency of division by providing extremely accurate financial data

Improved divisions ability to track expenditures and budget balances saving the department from expensive budget overages

Re-vamped AP check requests format to auto-fill vendor and GL information allowing for fewer errors

Overview: Created and implemented Access database to track University scholarship information.

Saved University Development department approximately $15,000 in outside vendor expenses County of San Bernardino Executive Secretary II (1998 – 2011)

Provided full range of support to the Public Health Officer and Clinical Operations Division Chief. Reviewed and tracked state and federal grants, board agenda items, contracts and budget items for all programs under the Public Health Officer (28 programs). Assisted in the preparation and management of department and program budgets. Relieved supervisor of administrative services in duties that included monitoring financial records, and researching costs for services and materials. Acted as main liaison between the department programs, contracts unit, County Administrative Office and County Counsel. Managed HR activities for the department to include preparation and approval of position requests, personnel requisitions, and position classification requests and participated in the interviewing process. Processed invoices for payment, contributed technical assistance, collected, entered, processed, sorted and tabulated information according to department processes and procedures. Directed other

CARLA EPPERSON 25641 Pasito St., San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 266-7714 epperson_carla@yahoo.com

clerical operations and established work standards, policies and procedures for the department. Maintained schedules, arranged travel, answered correspondence on own initiative, and handled difficult and sensitive public contacts, serving as liaison for supervisor in situations requiring tact and judgment in answering and referring questions based on knowledge. Provided back-up support for other Executive Assistants during periods of absence and provided general clerical support. Overview: Created, edited and corrected data entry forms in the data entry system.

Saved the department an average of $12,000 annually by eliminating the need to hire an outside vendor for data entry form system changes

Processed on average 150-200 invoices per day with a keystroke speed of 15,000 KPH with 1% error rate

Education and Skills Bachelor of Science in Business 10/2014 Concentration in Public Administration University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Graduate Certificate, Project Management University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Data entry software (Falcon 32) – Advanced, Red Dot, CMS, Business Objects, Vocus PR Typing: 70+ WPM Data Entry: 15,000 KPH 10 Key by Touch Electronic Transcription