Executive Assistant - Linchpin
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Kathryn Hurn is an experienced executive assistant with 19 years of administrative support experience, specializing in managing complex workflows for senior executives and large teams. She possesses strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, along with proficiency in various software applications. Hurn has been recognized for improving operational efficiency and has a proven track record in project management and document oversight.
Executive Assistant - Linchpin
- 1. Hello, my name is Kathryn Hurn. I am an executive assistant. I am here only to be truly helpful.
- 2. If I show you this: Kathryn Hurn Executive Assistant kathrynhurn@gmail.com 214.321.4030 Summary Results-oriented self-starter with 19 years experience providing effective and comprehensive administrative support to senior executives: ! Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills ! Highest ethical standards ! Unparalleled initiative ! Intelligent, poised, and efficient ! Professional, friendly, and helpful manner ! Role model with mature leadership qualities ! Dependably able to work autonomously and as a valued, influential team member ! Strong drive and work ethic ! Confidently counters challenges in a fast-paced, global environment with logic, tact, and resourcefulness ! Superior communication skills ! Willing to stretch beyond job description ! Quick to learn and adapt Areas of Expertise Document management of large, client-specific contracts, financial statements, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and benefits, account reconciliation, domestic and international travel arrangements, expense reports, calendar and database management, document conversion, creation and form design, special projects Skills ! Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word ! Adobe Professional ! Peachtree Accounting ! Strong research, writing, and presentation skills ! Adeptness at learning new proprietary software ! Knowledgeable in Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and QuickBooks Education BBA/1982/Business Administration (Marketing concentration)/ University of North Texas Experience URS Corporation, Dallas, TX October 2005 – May 2010 ! Proven, competent and proactive support to the Corporate Environmental Principal, six senior-level managers and 30 division staff: prioritized heavy work flow, handled multiple time-sensitive projects to completion, facilitated contract approvals, booked all division travel, arranged meeting invitations, attendance confirmation, conference calls, videoconferences, food, and site logistics, produced meeting agendas, presentations, minutes, expense reports, and client deliverables, tracked invoices for on-time payment and client project progress reports, scheduled and coordinated logistics for public meetings and mass mailings, and maintained a centralized information retrieval system for a large volume of files. ! Authorized with the reviewing, editing, and formatting for style, content, and accuracy a variety of documents including proposals, design standards, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements. ! Praised for reorganizing all division procedures, filing, and archiving systems for greater productivity. ! Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised other full-time administrative staff. Signed weekly time sheets and annually reviewed performance.
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- 4. LINCHPIN The person you can BUILD something around, the one who can find a NEW answer, a NEW connection, a NEW way of getting things done. ~ Seth Godin
- 5. INDISPENSIBLE Making my boss more effective, productive and successful, makes me more effective, productive and successful.
- 7. Willing to accept RESPONSIBILITY
- 8. KEY PLAYER Can SERVE as project manager, coordinator, communicator, and troubleshooter
- 10. EFFECTIVE Communication and Interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts and develop consensus
- 11. I can bridge the gap between information and implementation. QUEEN of Implementation
- 12. CRUSADER for Organization and Efficiency
- 13. IDEALIST bringing humanity and connection to solving problems and developing opportunities
- 14. CALM under pressure no matter how hectic or dangerous the assignment
- 15. Lead by Example - Empower the Team to Do Great Work From Databases to Workbooks to Mail Merge – I can do it all and keep it all impeccably Organized Created weekly newsletter for 5+ years – Improved Interest and Readership All FOUR rolled into one! Excellent Writing, Research and Presentation skills Super Strong Proofing, Editing and Formatting
- 16. Air Force Brat Adaptability and Versatility Oldest of Five Reputation as Team Player or Star Performer Five-Year Marketing Degree (BBA) from University of North Texas at Denton Legendary Customer Service and Commitment to Excellence Mother of Two Sons Ability to Transform Chaos into Order Employed Part-Time 30 Years as a Certified Aerobic Dance Instructor and 17 Years as Certified Yoga instructor Determination, Time Management and Staying Power! National and Local Sierra Club Outings Leader Planning, Organization, Judgment, and Service
- 17. • Contributed significantly to projects and proposals resulting in big dollar contract renewals: • Frito-Lay • DART • TXDOT • ONCOR • USACE • Promoted to team leader for administrative staff. • Merit raises totaling 31% over five years employment. Provides program management; planning, design and engineering; systems engineering and technical assistance; construction and construction management; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning and closure services. In Operation Since: 1904 Number of Employees: More than 48,000 FY2010 Revenues: $9.18 Billion Locations: Offices in more than 40 countries URS Corporation/LOPEZGARCIA Group
- 18. Kathryn Hurn* kathrynhurn@gmail.com Salt Lake City/Central/Downtown/Uptown *Will work for competitive salary, health insurance and 401K (or its equivalent)
- 19. LINCHPIN A Big Thank You and Hats Off to: Garr Reynolds of Presentation Zen Karla Wiles Chris Ferdinandi This work is licensed under the Creative Commons BY-NC_ND License. mailto:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ To get more inspiration like I did see these folks below. Image Credits