Thanh Padgett

- Thanh Padgett Cell: - Seasoned professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience including high level Executive Assistant administration, Human Resources administration, policy writing/editing, performance management, sourcing, recruitment and retention, and staff management. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Self-Employed, Brandywine, MD Executive Assistant, JANUARY 2021 – PRESENT • • • • • • Provide administrative support for multiple C-suite executives. Prepare or coordinate the preparation of correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials, and other written communication as required. Manage daily calendars and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events, and appointments. Prepare, process, and edit financial or operational information, data, and documents, including materials necessary for meetings, special projects, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Manage travel arrangements and schedules for the executive, including arranging meetings, booking accommodations, and submitting/approving expense reports and vacation requests for over 15 direct reports. Respond to telephone calls, transmit messages, and ensure appropriate follow-up measures are taken in timely manner. Department of Energy, Various Offices Executive Assistant, MAY 2015 – December 2020 • • • • • • • • • Manage and coordinate Deputy Assistant Secretary’s heavy schedule and meetings calendar in Outlook. Track, prepare, coordinate, and edit correspondence while protecting confidential/sensitive information and exercising discretion. Consolidate data, compile information and prepare worksheets, documents, and reports using MS Word and MS Excel. Develop and update presentations including monthly senior leadership briefing and Manage executive’s extensive travel schedule including logistics, flight/hotel/transportation, expense reports, speeches/talking points, and coordination with point of contact. Coordinate administrative work within the secretarial and clerical support group. Prepare various reports, making recommendations for actions, project management, event planning, office relocation planning and other duties as assigned. Prepare agendas for internal/external meetings and compile complex briefing materials. Support the development of process documents such as travel, on boarding and general Standard Operating Procedures. OBX Tek, Washington, DC (Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Executive Office) Human Resources Specialist, APRIL 2014 – MAY 2015 • • • Manage and administer Department of State internship portfolios such as Pathways Internships, Unpaid Internships and Fellowships. Play instrumental role in re-inventing, proofreading, and editing the “New Hire Orientation” booklet. Research policies on FAM, OPM website and department SharePoint site for information in order to create standard operating procedures (SOP) manual. • • • • Provide management advisory services as it pertains to human resource strategies and position management. Successfully coordinate high profile New Hire Orientation and assisted with awards ceremony to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of both events. Prepare the notification of personnel actions (SF-52) and processed (SF-50) actions. Ensure that updated documentation (e.g. transcripts, proof of enrollment, resumes, etc.) from the intern. Beretta USA, Accokeek, MD Human Resources Business Partner, OCTOBER 2013 – APRIL 2014 • • • • • • Responsible for full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions including writing, editing/proofreading, and revising job descriptions, developing job posting, screening resumes, conducting background checks and new hire orientation. Provide consulting services to senior management in appropriate and fair human resources practices including recruitment and staffing, compensation, performance management and employee relations. Manage all facets of worker’s compensation compliance by ensuring proper medical treatment for employees work related injuries, oversee return to work program, and coordinated claims with insurance carrier. Lead efforts to roll out new employee engagement survey with over 50% participation in a low morale company culture. Design, develop and deliver new employee orientation program as part of on-boarding process. Provide strategies to improve and automate work processes. HRi (TSI Staffing), Crofton, MD Human Resources/Operations Manager, MARCH 2010 – MAY 2013 • • • • • Responsible for assisting in the development of and adhering to and executing the budget for the office. Manage various projects, including writing, editing/proofreading, and/or updating job descriptions, employee handbook, standard operating procedures, and competencies for annual performance evaluations. Manage process to hire new temps, made hiring recommendations, conducted on-boarding for new hires, and maintain current records on status of personnel requisitions for high volume office. Successfully implement a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reduced employee turnover, and conduct exit interviews and compile employee satisfaction data. Process payroll for 30-40 staff on a weekly basis. EDUCATION VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, Villanova, PA Master’s Degree in Human Organization Science (HR Development) MESSIAH COLLEGE, Grantham, PA, Graduated Cum Laude Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management TECHNICAL SKILLS Peoplesoft (GEMS-Global Employment Management System and CHRIS-Corporate HR Information System), HRCC (HR Customer Connection), Concur, FTMS, Ecco, ESTARS, SharePoint, Ultipro, American Eagle, JD Edwards, Cetova, MS Office, MS Project, e-Recruiting, Kenexa, Salesforce, Slack, QuickBooks, and Timeslips