Alicia  P.  Chavez

6424 W. 145th Street

Overland Park, Kansas 66223

913 530 5222  

Email:  achavez5@kc.rr.com

Profile

Dedicated and diverse administrative professional recognized in taking a leadership role in support of operations, clients, associates, and management.  A proven record for utilizing strong technical and interpersonal skills to enhance organizational efficiency and profit.  Presents a highly professional demeanor and impeccable corporate image.  Trustworthy, ethical, and recognized for a high degree of integrity.

Skills

Organized, efficient, and precise with strong communication and liaison skills

Skilled in planning and execution of special projects during/in time-critical environments

Decisive and direct, yet flexible in responding to changing assignments

Unique problem resolution and time-management skills

Proven ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing environments

Enthusiastic, creative, and willing to assume increased responsibility

Technology Proficiencies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) PeopleSoft-Outtask - (travel arrangement software - Sprint) Clients and Profits (advertising agency software) and Quark Express

Professional Experience

Sprint Nextel, Overland Park, KS                            2006 - 2008

Executive Assistant

Assisted the VP of Corporate Brand Marketing with daily calendar management, coordinated meetings, answered/screened incoming calls and scheduled and executed arrangements for out of town travel. As an assistant, acted as a liaison to our agency of record, provided additional assistance to two directors and a sixteen member team. Compiled reports for weekly lead team meetings and planned special events.       

Acted with a high degree of confidentiality while working with brand placement

Able to assistant team in VP_s absence

Liaison to outside agencies

Draw the Line Advertising, Overland Park, KS    1990 - 2005

Office and Project Coordinator

Coordinated the billing, managed accounts receivable/payable, provided receptionist duties, and coordinated media scheduling.  As billing coordinator, posted expenses, made adjustments, and maintained invoice filing.  As accounts receivable manager, followed-up on past due accounts.  As receptionist, greeted clients and directed calls and messages to associates.  As accounts payable clerk, updated accounts payable system reflecting payments.  As media coordinator, issued insertion orders and maintained filing system for order confirmations.  As project coordinator, coordinated photography shoots.

Major Client Representation:  Sprint, Kappler, Manning Systems, Inc., St. Luke's Health System.

Awards and Recognition:

Recognized for exceptional client/associate rapport and support

Significant role in the conversion to a new accounting system

Peters and Associates, Overland Park, KS        1988 - 1990

Office Manager

Managed daily operations of a commercial design and build architecture firm, providing support to architects.  Oversaw administrative, accounting, and reception functions.  Processed construction change orders.

Professional Development

Clients and Profits Advertising Accounting System

UMKC:  Chancellor's Certificate - Video Photography New Horizon:  Adobe PhotoShop Penn Valley Community College:  Undergraduate Studies Mentoring Program at Sprint 2007 - 2008 Certified Freddie Mac Correspondent

Other Significant Endeavors

Member  MANA de Kansas City                             2001 - Present

Secretary of organization                                         2001

Served on Board                                                       2001 - 2009

Co-chair for 1st fashion show fund-raiser for the association

Assistant Troop Leader: Girl Scouts of America 1999

Started an inner city troop for underprivileged children

Volunteer:       Menorah Hospital                             2000 - 2006

Volunteer:       KCPT                                                 2004 - 2007

Volunteer:       Mattie Rhodes Center

Volunteer:       Christmas In October

Volunteer:       Tony Aguirre Golf Tournament

Nelson Atkins Museum Outreach Committee       2006 - 2008

Enlace                                                                        2006 - 2008