Deborah_Williams

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to competently handle multiple projects simultaneously in a self-motivated and organized manner
Excellent computer and software skills; proficient in working with several software applications
Very accurate and detail oriented individual with excellent written and oral communication skills
Committed to team concepts and strong interrelationships among all levels
Professional and personable in relating with clients, customers and co-workers

SKILLS

Software: Windows 95/98, Microsoft Office 2000-Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher 98, MSOutlook, Front Page 98, Paint Shop Pro 5.01, Internet Explorer, NetScape Communicator, AIRS, PeopleSoft, Resumix, Abra, Icarian, R&R Report Writer, ABC Flowcharter, Lotus 1-2-3, AOL, Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect, BeyondMail, cc:Mail, Windows OrgChart, PROFS, HIGGINS, FOCUS, IMS, DisplayWrite IV, PrintShop Deluxe, Harvard Graphics, CalendarMaker, XTree, Avery LabelPro, Calendar Creator Plus Typing: 90 wpm, 10 key by touch

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX 08/95 – Present

Executive Assistant to Vice President-Human Resources

· Responsible for coordinating executive recruiting and sourcing of individuals in senior leadership positions within Texas Instruments including interfacing with executive search firms and clients

· Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers and candidates

· Prepare time sensitive data necessary for retention of key leaders of the company

· Coordinate and participate in special projects, events and programs for company, ie. National Society of Black Engineers Conference–(NSBE), Diversity Forums, College receptions, national and regional conferences interfacing with agencies and affiliates across the nation, etc.

· Work closely with company, community and state developmental initiatives – worksource/workforce initiatives, diversity and other community/affirmative action groups affiliated with department

· Handle highly confidential and personal business for the Vice President as required.

· Creation, duplication and electronic transmission of executive level presentations, correspondence, email, etc.

· Responsible for purchasing of departmental supplies including office equipment, workstation computers and consumables required to effectively manage the office

· Calendar coordination and scheduling for Vice President, event planning (internal and external) setup and execution of all arrangements (catering, hotel/conference room reservations, audio-visual setup, etc.)

· Travel planning/arranging expense preparation and reporting

· Direct daily support for the VP with total autonomy for calendar scheduling; telephone, email and personal contacts and correspondence

· Staffing/Recruiter Assistant- Semiconductor Staff

· Intensely supported the recruiting of individuals, mostly engineers, for Semiconductor Group of TI

· Assist in all aspects of recruiting, (professional & non-exempt): interviews, offers, scheduling, etc.

· Source applicants via Internet, Resumix, open houses, affirmative action sources, etc.

· Interview technical and contract applicants and make recommendations to hiring manager

· Advise managers on the staffing process and required documentation

· Coordinate staffing functions-pre-interviews, travel, housing, temporary quarters

· Install software necessary for performance of HR duties; provide assistance to corporate employment center

· Train new HR assistants on company e-mail, HR Software and provide software training/guidance in various packages; Identify training needs and resources for department

· Design presentations, forms, schedules/create and prepare all correspondence

· Responsible for records management, calendars, work schedules and generating HR weekly reports accurately

· Effectively communicate and assist new employees in all areas of initial employment

· Enter all pertinent data into PeopleSoft (HR database) for all applicants/employees

· Prepare employee relocation expense statements, interview expenses, and travel expenses

JCPenney Co. Inc., Plano, TX 2/94 - 7/95

Merchandise Records & Control Assistant

· Provided PC software support, software training and installation for department associates

· Installed TCP-IP addresses on department PCs and assisted in installation of Internet addresses

· Provided on-going instruction, assistance and training World Wide Web and Lot Maintenance system (PDB)

· Created and developed customized templates, forms and training procedures for department personnel

· Accurately produced and generated various customized reports/presentations

· Liaison for International Sourcing and NRP Buyers for Latin American expansion for company

Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX 7/93 - 11/93

Word Processing Operator - (Evenings)

· Provided software and documentation support to Legal Affairs Department

· Utilized various software packages in processing documentation, agreements, legal briefs and presentations

· Generated customized reports and special projects as required

Occidental Chemical Corporation, Dallas, TX 9/88 - 7/93

Senior Secretary

· Served as a mentor/PC helper to department personnel and secretaries assisting with software packages

· Provided secretarial and administrative support to Directors and Managers

· Coordinated/set up travel arrangements, arrangements for meetings, seminars and luncheons

· Initiated check requests, typed letters, memos, presentations, generated customized reports

· Processed invoices and reconciled expense reports; heavy departmental phone coverage and tracking

· Assisted in coordinating surveys for company.

Accounting Assistant

· Provided administrative and secretarial support to Manager and staff of accountants

· Examined and input all statistical data - Heavy data entry

· Input journal entries and MIS adjustments/monthly closing responsibilities

· Coordinated/distributed company invoices to vendors

· Reconciliations and entries to the general ledger

United States Postal Service, Lake Charles, LA 12/81 - 7/88

Mail Carrier

State of LA, Lake Charles, LA 07/76 - 5/81

Dept of Public Safety-Motor Vehicle Division/Vehicle Registration Officer II

Office of Highways, Personnel Department/Typist Clerk II

EDUCATION

Collin County Community College, Plano, TX	Software Training
Major: Computer Information Systems	Nynex Business Corporation, Dallas, TX
Undergraduate courses	ExecuTrain Business Corporation, Dallas, TX
Amber University, Garland, TX	Software Academy, Dallas, TX
Major: Human Relations & Business
Undergraduate courses	AIRS Training, Dallas, TX
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA	Advanced Internet Recruiting Strategies
Major: Psychology/Marketing
Undergraduate courses	SEMCO Technical Recruiting Training Seminar Atlanta GA