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2586 Sylvan Moor Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22191
(912) 660-8480 [email protected]
2011 - Present
2005 - 2011
TARA SIMPKINS
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
Highly motivated and action-oriented administrative professional that is customer service-oriented with excellent
interpersonal and communication skills. Expertise in assisting with operational initiatives and critical projects in support of
top executives. Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt in a dynamic business setting, delivering strong networking skills for
resources and professional contacts. Impeccable background in decision-making, client relations, administration and problem
resolution. Key strengths and proficiencies include:
Written/Oral Communication � Accounting Principles � Database Management � Regulatory Compliance
Time Management � Inventory Management � Billing/Invoicing � Master Scheduling
Records Management � Problem Resolution � Team Player/Leader � Customer Service � MS Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEPCO HOLDINGS COMPANY, Washington, DC
Administrative Assistant
• Responsible for general administrative tasks to include: screening calls; managing calendars; managing meetings and
event arrangements; scheduling travel arrangements; preparing reports and financial data; order office supplies and
equipment; compose and proofread correspondence; training and supervising other support staff; and customer relations.
• Prepare, review, code and process monthly invoices for payment by customers in compliance with company’s standards.
• Serve as a liaison by working with cross-functional departments and interact with employees, upper management, and
external customers.
• Used SAP or comparable programs, PC-based spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software to perform work
functions, including preparing timesheet, expense reports, and creating general reports and presentations.
• Provide written and oral communication skills while communicating with constituents of the organization.
Energy Advisor/Customer Service
• Worked with internal and external customers in a professional manner to resolve complaints and/or respond to inquiries.
• Communicated information in terms that are understandable to the customer and determined a course of action to resolve
customer issues/objections.
• Used computerized database job aids to access information needed to assist customers and kept abreast of changes to
products and/or services, company policies, and operating procedures.
SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, Conference and Travel, Atlanta, GA
Conference and Travel Support Assistant
• Coordinated and performed a range of staff and operational support activities for the unit that included: scheduled and
coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other similar activities for supervisors and established,
maintained, and updated files, and records; maintained data, and performed routine analyses and calculations in the
processing of data for recurring internal reports.
• Served as a liaison between departments and operating, resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems.
• Sorted, reviewed, screened and distributed incoming and outgoing mail and managed printing and maintenance services.
• Trained and lead temporary employees and lower graded staff on system and company’s policies, when required.
EDUCATION
� Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 2015
Area of Focus: Human Resources
DeVry University: Decatur, GA
� Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Design, 2010
Relevant Courses: Computer Applications, Business Information Systems, Keyboarding and Document Formatting,
Communication Skills
DeVry University: Decatur, GA
References are available upon request.