JOANNE ZANETTI jzcd1010@westpost.

net
713.444.7937
Qualifications
Detail-oriented and resourceful professional offers 20+ years of success providi
ng administrative support/assistance to executive-level leaders. Proven ability
to head projects from inception through to completion, ensuring compliance with
related regulations. Exhibits strong organizational and interpersonal abilitie
s. Diverse self-starter with functional expertise across purchasing, event plan
ning, and office administration.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
* Orchestrated a $75K reception event for approximately 1,800 guests.
* Prepared marketing brochures utilizing Adobe InDesign software, resulting in i
nvitations to bid on several multimillion-dollar projects, including a $29M inte
rnational bank.
* Planned an annual ACI Awards Banquet for 200 to 250 people; Event chair of 200
5 ACI International Conference, assisting in selecting the venue, catering, and
entertainment, and coordinating transportation from hotel to venue. Due to Hurr
icane Katrina, the convention was moved to another city and rescheduled for 2009
.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office; Adobe InDesign; Deltek; Bricsnet ProjectCenter; Corecon
PROFESSIONAL TRACK
Moody National Development --------------2007- Present
Project Coordinator
Maintains the vendor database with Corecon, Filemaker, ACT, and Bricsnet Project
Center. Reviews and codes all invoices, ensuring accuracy. Monitors purchasin
g efforts, invoicing, and renovation payments. Coordination with General Contra
ctors, Subcontractors and Vendors for accuracy of billing. Insures all contract
or insurance certificates are current and valid. Issues and receives all lien r
eleases prior to payment. Water intrusion and mold inspection and discovery. F
inal construction punchlist. Assists in establishing policies and procedures.
HOAR Construction 2005 - 2007
Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator
Functioned as Executive Assistant to the Vice President and Marketing Coordinato
r for the Texas Division, providing administrative support; assisted the Estimat
ing Department. Coordinated and established the annual sub-vendor reception to
thank vendors and suppliers for their work in completing projects on time and wi
thin budget. Compiled and created entries for construction industry-related awa
rds.
Waldemar S. Nelson & Company, Inc. 1992-2005
Executive Assistant
Assisted the Senior Vice President in the Civil/Structural/Architectural Departm
ent and Environmental Department. Gathered information for all government and s
tate submittals (SF330) as well as private sector RFPs. Supported approximately
15 engineers and 15 designers. Served as a member of Executive Women Internati
onal.
Central Gulf Lines, Inc. 1989-1992
Executive Secretary
Provided secretarial support for a six-member staff in the Marine Division as we
ll as 22 employees in the Purchasing Department. Authored non-technical corresp
ondence and maintained documentation of books on eight flagged vessels in compli
ance with maritime law. Analyzed pricing costs of quotes; verified receipt of m
aterial and approved payments. Tracked requisitions and purchase orders. Coord
inated fleet vehicle leasing for department executives. Supervised clerical sta
ff.
Also served in executive assistant roles for Bank of Louisiana, Delta Queen Stea
mboat Company, and Middle South Utilities, Inc.; performed in administrative pos
itions for the US Air Force.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Morse School of Business, Secretarial Science Certification
Eastern Connecticut State College, Education Coursework