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April Tablante

@apriltablante

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Experienced administrative officer optimizing executive support, operations, and process improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior administrative/HR operations role supporting executives where I can streamline processes, leverage automation, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a mission-driven organization.

I am an experienced Administrative Officer with over a decade supporting senior leadership in high-responsibility environments, currently providing regional HR operational support across multiple locations. I thrive on organizing complex schedules and enabling executives to focus on strategic priorities.

I manage budget operations, procurement, vendor coordination, and resource planning while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness. I coordinate onboarding logistics, IT access, space management, and remote readiness for regional teams.

I create and document SOPs and administrative workflows that reduced turnaround times and improved service delivery. I also leveraged VA-backed GPT tools to automate routine administrative tasks—freeing time for executive-level support and strategic initiatives.

I bring discretion, strong attention to detail, and calm leadership under pressure, with a proven record of cross-functional coordination and process improvement. I am looking to apply these strengths in a senior administrative or HR operations role that values efficiency and teamwork.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Administrative Officer, Human Resources

Current

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Aug 2019 - Present (6 years)

Partnered with senior HR leadership across five locations to lead operational support, budget operations, procurement, and vendor coordination. Automated routine administrative tasks using VA-backed GPT to streamline onboarding and prepare executive communications for high-level stakeholders.

Executive Support Calendar Management Budget Management Procurement Concur Onboarding VA GPT Automation

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Apr 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Provided direct executive support to the Chief of HR, managing calendars, travel logistics, and internal communications while developing SOPs to improve administrative consistency. Managed travel bookings and reimbursements using Concur and GovTrip and maintained confidentiality for personnel matters.

Executive Support Calendar Management SOP Development Travel Expense Management Concur GovTrip SharePoint

Administrative Assistant, Community Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (3 months)

Supported interdisciplinary medical teams with scheduling coordination, data reporting, and communications while acting as a liaison for veterans and third-party providers to resolve complaints. Contributed to process improvements that streamlined service delivery and program tracking.

Scheduling Data Reporting Process Improvement Documentation SharePoint

Supervisory Transportation Officer

Transportation Security Administration

Jun 2012 - Jan 2018 (5 years 7 months)

Led frontline security operations and shift scheduling for TSA checkpoint teams, providing performance coaching and enforcing procedural compliance. Coordinated incident responses with law enforcement and produced operational reports for leadership review.

Team Leadership Scheduling Incident Response Performance Coaching Conflict Resolution Emergency Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California State University, East Bay

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with focuses in Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, and Business Ethics; 124 credits completed as of 2025.