LEAH R.

CHEATHAM
Nephi, UT ♦ Phone: (435) 580-9141 ♦ E-mail: Lcheatham79@yahoo.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To excel as an Executive Assistant, where employment opportunities are correlated with excellent customer service and
communication skills; building and maintaining relationships; using sound business judgment; and the ability to ensure
consistent delivery of the highest level of quality work.

CORE STRENGTHS & ABILITIES

* Customer Service * Payroll/Benefits Management * Conference Planning
* Business Communications * Budget Management * Market Analysis
* Database Management * Contract Negotiations * Product Marketing
* High-Impact Presentations * Vendor Management * Team Building/Leadership

CAREER QUALIFICATIONS
♦ Twelve years of administrative experience
♦ Proficient in Business Works, LegalMaster, ACT Database, FileMaker Pro and all MS Office programs, 85 wpm
♦ Good oral and written communication skills
♦ Excellent organizational and time management skills
♦ Personal characteristics include being creative, personable, energetic, respectful, open minded and ambitious

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ASSISTANT
Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller & Naylor, LLP - Sacramento, CA…….….....Jun 2007 - Oct 2008
▪ Executive Governmental Affairs Assistant to James C Gross, one of the firms Managing Partners
▪ Manage Mr. Gross' calendar, coordinate travel and meetings with clients, state legislatures and state departments
▪ Screen and transfer high-level calls, time entry in LegalMaster database, review pre-bills, create and mail out invoices
▪ Manage new client intake, assist with engagement letters and the distribution of legislative position letters

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
California Association of Area Agencies on Aging - Sacramento, CA………………..Nov 2004 - Apr 2007
▪ Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
▪ Human Resources Administrator: managing payroll, benefits and new employee orientation, supervised interns
▪ Controller: managing and administering all accounts payables and receivables
▪ Webmaster: designing and maintaining the C4A website
▪ IT Technician: troubleshooting and resolving all computer issues as they arise
▪ Event Planner: playing a major role in all aspects of events; advertising; creating conference materials; managing
registration, bringing in $100k in sponsorship and vendors; and working with all levels of hotel staff to ensure a
successful event

DISTRIBUTION & SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Starbright Foundation - Los Angeles, CA………………………………………….….…Dec 2002 - Jun 2004
▪ Managed and operated a $300k Dell computer scholarship program
▪ Solely provided 2,500 families with technical support across the country
▪ Worked well with 97 partner hospitals and organizations
▪ Prepared hospital contracts and starter kits
▪ Supervised volunteers, managing their workflow
▪ Excelled at operating and maintaining organizations contact databases

OFFICE MANAGER & NOTARY PUBLIC

Kidsave International - Los Angeles, CA…………………………………………..….…Aug 2001 - Jan 2003
▪ Assistant to the CEO/ Executive Director/Co-Founder
▪ Worked with families in notarizing their dossiers and related adoption paperwork
▪ Supervised volunteers and interns
▪ Designed and created organization’s employee handbook
▪ IT Technician, troubleshooting and repairing all office equipment
▪ Managed the accounts payables and receivables
▪ Managed the organizations contact databases
▪ Assisted in the event planning of Galas, Silent Auctions, Sponsored Walks and Media events

SENIOR SECRETARY/CLERICAL ASSISTANT/PHONE MONITOR

Managed Health Network (MHN) - Los Angeles, CA…………………………….….…Jan 1998 - Aug 2001
▪ Held three different positions within the company
▪ Monitored and transferred calls on a high volume phone system
▪ Worked on special projects as assigned
▪ Supported Director of Account Management Department
▪ Created purchase orders and ordered supplies
▪ Assisted Account Managers in their expense reports and other duties as assigned
▪ Member of the Safety Committee

EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration - Human Resource Management, Colorado Technical University Online
(accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association) - February 2007
Certificates: Project Planning; Organizational Systems Improvement; Management Essentials; Human Resource
Management; Human Resource Development; Business in the Global Environment; Business Fundamentals; Basics of
Accounting and Finance.