Patti Melton
Experience:
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
California Association of Public Hospitals – Oakland, CA
April 2000 – December 2005
Assisted busy President/CEO of non-profit trade association. Maintained appointment/meeting calendar, made travel arrangements, coordinated frequent conference calls. Acted as liaison between President and thirty Board Members. Generated weekly legislative reports and updates. Responsible for organizing six board meetings per year, as well as all logistical planning for annual association conference including all hotel arrangements, meeting planning, menus and entertainment. Designed and produced all conference materials as well as policy briefs, brochures and various publications for distribution. Assisted staff of eight with general administrative support.
Managed general office operations including supply, furniture and equipment ordering and maintenance. Acted as liaison to all vendors and landlord. Maintained company database, files and distributions lists. Assisted HR department. Maintained association websites. Special event planning. Organized extensive office moves.
Office Manager
Southern Lights Photography – New Orleans, LA
November 1997 – October 1999
Managed office operations of commercial photography studio. A/R and A/P duties included billing, collections and payroll. Provided all administrative support to photographers as well as customer service support. Maintained client database and photo stock library. Supervised two employees. Special event planning.
Executive Assistant
Community Service Center – New Orleans, LA
October 1996 – November 1997
Assisted President of non-profit, United Way agency working with convicted felons. Maintained meeting calendar, client database and client appointment calendar with extreme confidentiality. Was responsible for monthly client status reports and provided administrative support to staff of six. General clerical duties included office maintenance and reception.
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Pernicci, Inc. – Alameda, CA
July 1993 – September 1996
Assisted President/Designer of clothing company. Maintained office operations as well as updated manual systems and procedures to computerized versions. A/R and A/P duties included payroll, billing and collections. Provided administrative support to sales manager. Supervised warehouse employees and managed small retail outlet store. Assisted with customer service, trade shows and special event planning.
Education:
Career Secretary Diploma
Heald Business College – Oakland, CA
February 1982
References available upon request
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