Bushra Akhtar, Administration Assistant

Bushra Akhtar

Administration Assistant

Alameda County

Location
United States
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
27 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :27 years, 6 Months

Administration Assistant at Alameda County
  • United States
  • My current job since May 2010

Excellent communication skills, preparing, presenting and distribution of materials.
Advanced personal computer skills and experience using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Visio, Publisher (creative materials)
Independently track action items, ensure timely flow of paperwork and check for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to management for approval.
Advanced administrative and secretarial experience, including accurate keyboarding, grammar, proofreading and editing skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to anticipate, identify, and independently recommend appropriate actions and solutions to complex administrative problems
Experience performing effectively in a team atmosphere as well as independently.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues and the ability to work in a diverse environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures for handling classified documents and reports
Serve as an administrative team member to support staff across the Program, and assist with special projects.
Assist Emergency Preparedness Department with training events.

Administrative Assistant at Alameda County
  • United States
  • May 2010 to April 2014

Alameda County, Oakland, CA 5/2010 - present
Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant for Family Health Services in Public Health, reporting directly to FHS Director and several Health Care Administrators.

Send out monthly newsletters, set up meetings. Coordinate Annual Report for State Government with MCAH Coordinator.

Maintain working files both electronically and hardcopies, classified and unclassified

Manage complex calendars, to include independently determining scheduling priorities, committing and managing time and coordinating and scheduling of multiple attendees. Coordinating travel arrangements and conference/training for management personnel. Coordinating ergonomic evaluations for staff

Screen telephone calls, independently answer inquiries, make appropriate referrals, follow through on requests, review, prioritize and disseminate incoming mail. Meeting minutes in the Building Blocks for Health Equity Steering Committee and FHS Senior Management meetings.

Working on Business Objects reports from State system for compilation of data for California Children's Services.
Compiling Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) statistics for reports on MTU productivity.

Work with transition information for people with developmental disabilities within Alameda County.

HR Assistant at Bioblitz
  • Pakistan
  • January 2005 to April 2007

Bioblitz 1/2005 - 4/2007
Islamabad, Pakistan
HR Assistant

Start up of Hydroponics company for production of hydroponically grown produce. Assisted Human Resource department with creation of new hire packets, explained job descriptions and benefits. Created marketing literature for the company and distributed to wholesalers throughout the country.

During stay overseas, volunteered as aid during the October 2005 earthquake
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Intermodal Analyst at Bioblitz
  • United States
  • December 1999 to July 2004

San Ramon, CA 12/1999 - 7/2004
Intermodal Analyst

Logistics firm transportation of containers worldwide. Analyzed routes and costs for field offices worldwide. (Supervisor's Name: Michael Checchi, Supervisor's Phone: 925 358 6625)

Financial Analyst at Nationwide Building Society
  • United Kingdom
  • October 1985 to March 1992

Nationwide Building Society
London, England 10/1985 - 3/1992
Financial Analyst

Banking/financial transactions for customers. Worked at front desk and back office. Supervisor's Name: Richard Behrman, Supervisor's Phone: 208 5792144)

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at University of Phoenix
  • November 2009

University of Phoenix Nov 2009 Bachelors in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at University of Phoenix
  • November 2009

4 year Bachelors Degree

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
E communications
MS Office
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ARRANGEMENTS
BANKING
ERGONOMIC
FINANCIAL ANALYST
FRONT DESK
INCOMING MAIL
INTERMODAL
LOGISTICS

Languages

Hindi
Beginner
Urdu
Intermediate