Andrea Avant

Columbia,SC

Summary

Dynamic Executive Assistant with a proven track record at the University of South Carolina, adept in project oversight and advanced MS Office Suite. Excels in managing complex issues with confidentiality and discretion. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and customer service skills.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

University of South Carolina

09.2015 - Current

Serves as primary contact for Enrollment Management inquiries. Manages complex VIP and special constituent issues from start to finish with confidentiality and discretion.
Assist with overseeing budgeting activities for 8 departments. Develop and maintain budgets and monitor all budget/financial activities while following government and University budget policies and procedures.
Assist with overseeing personnel activities for 8 departments. Monitor and execute a variety of personnel functions.
Provide high-level complex administrative support to include, but not limited to, researching and compiling data for presentations; coordinating meeting materials and reports; drafting correspondence; coordinating and scheduling meetings and travel; completing purchasing and travel reimbursement paperwork; and assessing and prioritizing the urgency of issues and tasks that arise.

Fleet Coordinator

Enterprise Fleet Management

03.2012 - 08.2015

Worked in various databases as sales and management support in a vehicle leasing company with over 3,000 units on lease and 150 customer accounts.
Ordered and maintained office supplies.
Created and maintained accurate logs and databases, and generated reports.
Filed and managed all vehicle records and titles.
Worked closely with auto dealerships and auctions to complete vehicle sales.

Business Owner/Operator

In Stitches by Andrea

11.2005 - 02.2012

Embroidery and monogram-based business where I met with customers daily.
Managed inventory, equipment, sales, marketing, finances, and website.
Managed 1 employee.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

05-1995

Skills

Executive support
Meeting planning
Project oversight
Calendar management

Advanced MS office suite
Resourceful
Strong problem solver
Customer Service-oriented

Timeline

Executive Assistant - University of South Carolina

09.2015 - Current

Fleet Coordinator - Enterprise Fleet Management

03.2012 - 08.2015

Business Owner/Operator - In Stitches by Andrea