SHEILA SIMPSON
Winston-Salem
Summary
Forward-thinking Executive Assistant accomplished in aiding company leaders with key functions. Gifted at managing busy schedules, organizing projects and providing stellar administrative support to executive team. Analyzes, prioritizes and completes tasks with professionalism and sound judgment. Skilled in conflict resolution and conveying messages succinctly across diverse teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to Chief Communications Officer
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Winston-Salem
09.2024 - Current
- Manage & Prioritize calendars for Chief Communications Officer and Marketing & Communications Staff
- First contact for Communications staff & other departments
- Assist in preparing detailed reports, presentations and agendas for BOE & other meetings
- Maintain organized filing systems for confidential documents and managed all Public Records Request
- Support event planning efforts, including Professional Development for staff and volunteer efforts with Community Engagement Department
- Manage the department's budget of +350,000.00 including vetting all Purchase Orders, Direct Pays and entry of payable request into Tyler finance management system
- Responsible for inputting staff time off, sick leave, furlough days or FLMA into accounting system for payroll
Part Time Sales Associate
Marshalls
Winston-Salem
09.2015 - Current
- Primary merchandising for Women's, Juniors and Activewear to create eye-catching and fashion forward floor displays
- Engage customer with TJX companies R.E.A.C.H. (Remember Everyone Affects Customer Happiness) and TJX Rewards card membership
- Two time-winner of store Associate of the Quarter
Administrative Assistant for Construction Planning
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Winston-Salem
02.2014 - 09.2024
- Collaborating, planning, anticipating needs and communicating with staff and community for the districts 2016 Bond Referendum
- Assisted in financial management of the $350 Million Dollar school bond
- Prepped all memos, Power Point and agendas for all Building and Grounds for Building & Grounds & BOE
- Liaison for 34-member Facility Advisory Council
- Worked with both City and County to ensure permits, easements & MOU's were in place
- Conducted closings for acquired property for future schools or the sale of property that the District owned
- Nominated for Classified Employee of the Year-2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Journalism
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NCCertification - Paralegal
Forsyth Technical Community College
HR Professional Development -
Dell Inc
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Discretion with confidential matters and materials
- Flexibility with work schedule
- Executive Support
- Schedule & calendar prioritization
- Public records management
- Conflict resolution
- Conveying message succinctly
- Department Budgeting
- HR experience
Certification
Notary Public, 01/01/01
Community Service
Salvation Army Angel Tree, WS/FCS Back-To-School Backpack events, WS/FCS Thanksgiving Meal Give-Away and WS/FCS CORE Awards, Meal Server Samaritan Ministries, Spark-Cozy Bundle Give Away and Church Youth Missions Leader
Volunteer Experience
Microsoft Office, Workday, Work Jam, AS400 and Tyler Munis
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Chief Communications Officer
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
09.2024 - Current
Part Time Sales Associate
Marshalls
09.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant for Construction Planning
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
02.2014 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Journalism
University of North Carolina
Certification - Paralegal
Forsyth Technical Community College
HR Professional Development -
Dell Inc