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Candie M

@candiem

I am an experienced administrative manager optimizing office operations, team leadership, and productivity in high-security environments.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek an office management or administrative leadership role where I can streamline workflows, mentor staff, and improve operational efficiency in a fast-paced, secure environment.

I am an office administrator and administrative manager with over eight years' experience supporting operations in fast-paced and high-security environments. I have a track record of implementing systems that improved productivity by 20% and reducing data inaccuracies by 80%.

I have supervised diverse teams and managed critical inventory, key control, and ISO-compliant reporting while serving in both civilian and military roles. My background includes scheduling, travel coordination, recruitment support, training new hires, and maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and financial records. I bring strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills to every role.

I am authorized to work in the United States and seek opportunities to streamline office processes, coach staff, and deliver reliable administrative leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Administrative Manager

Leidos

Dec 2021 - Aug 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Oversaw executive scheduling, travel, and administrative operations while implementing systems that streamlined processes and increased productivity by 20%. Collaborated with HR on recruitment and trained new employees, maintaining confidentiality of personnel and financial records.

Office Management Scheduling Travel Coordination Process Improvement Document Management Confidentiality Training

Administrative Assistant

Leidos

May 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)

Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, and presentations while maintaining supplies and efficient electronic and physical filing systems to improve information retrieval. Supported onboarding and screened executive communications, ensuring data integrity and timely responses.

document preparation Inventory Management Call Screening Onboarding Data Integrity Microsoft Office

Data Entry Specialist

Leidos

Jan 2017 - May 2021 (4 years 4 months)

Accurately entered and verified data into company databases and implemented audits and quality-control measures that reduced inaccuracies by 80%. Trained team members on data-entry best practices while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Data Entry Data Auditing Quality Control Database Management Excel Training Confidentiality

Supervisor

Leidos

Feb 2011 - Jan 2017 (5 years 11 months)

Supervised 90 personnel across inventory, transportation, tool room, and administrative functions, enforcing key control and access policies for ammunition storage per Army regulations. Managed audits, reports, and compliance with ISO management standards while identifying risks and monitoring controls.

Team Leadership Inventory Management Compliance Audit Reporting Risk Assessment