Andrea Whetzel

Experience

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  TDS Healthcare Systems Corporation

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1994

  Executive Secretary

  Served as administrative support for the Managing Director of Government Operations;  Vice President, Federal Systems Division and Deputy Program Director for the Dept. of Defense (DoD) Composite Health Care System Program.

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  Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Senior Administrative Assistant

  Supported two Senior Vice President Health Care Lobbyists who managed the health and benefits practice. Additionally, assisted Senior Vice President in his role as Executive Director for the Corporate Health Care Coalition (CHCC). • Responsible for scheduling and organizing CHCC meetings including preparing handouts for meetings, communications and delivery of materials to all members, and instituted and maintained comprehensive filing system for meeting materials.• Performed general administrative duties including scheduling, travel arrangements, filing, preparation of correspondence, screening calls, and assisted with monthly invoicing to clients. Show less

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  Jefferson Government Relations L.L.C.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2009

  Executive Assistant

  The single-point of contact to 20+ employees in government relations lobbying firm. Provided high level executive support to Vice Chairman and Principal. Primary job function involved serving as administrative coordinator for firm’s corporate/health care practice. Recommended improvement to policies and procedures, streamlining office environment through process revision, improving efficiencies and producing cost savings at every opportunity. Supervised Administrative Assistants and Internship program.• Demonstrated utmost professionalism in working with clients, managers, executives and Members of Congress. • Structured office environment by establishing and communicating policies and procedures, assembling and consolidating key data, and organizing corporate files.• Responsible for administrative duties including handling complex scheduling for Executives, managed bi-weekly staff meetings, administered and updated database for +20 client action items, served as gatekeeper between clients and Executives, coordinated presentations, and processed sensitive confidential correspondence. • Coordinated complex travel arrangements. Prepared detailed domestic and International itineraries and processed expense reports in a timely fashion. • Managed lobbying registrations and quarterly reports. • Managed accounting operations for Coalition for Affordable Health Coverage (CAHC)• Oversight of the Political Action Committee for National Association of Disability Representatives.• Acted as Assistant Treasurer for Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) on behalf of his Political Action Committee• Oversight of event planning including management of all aspects of fundraisers for Members of Congress. Show less

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  Akerman LLP

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2017

  Legislative Administrative Assistant

  Provided executive support to three diverse executives in government relations and public policy practice. Assist clients on issues related to healthcare, social security disability, travel & tourism, hospitality, environment, information technology, Internet privacy, legislative and regulatory issues affecting businesses, non-profit associations, local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes, higher education and workforce development, elementary & secondary education, veterans affairs, the procurement of federal appropriations and federal and state and local laws governing campaign finance, lobbying and government ethics. Responsibilities include:• Complex scheduling. Manage day-to-day schedules of executives, schedule meetings with clients and Members of Congress and their staff and Manage Capitol Hill Days for clients to include scheduling 50+ meetings with Members of Congress• Coordinated complex travel arrangements. Prepare domestic and International travel itineraries.• Prepared detailed monthly client reports.• Assisted in managing Higher Education Allied Health Leader’s Coalition to include: Preparation of invoices, track accounts receivables, prepare information packets to potential new members, and website management and content.• Managed National Association of Disability Representatives Political Action Committee (PAC) Bank Account to include: preparation of checks and preparation of detailed activity for Federal Election Committee reports.• Coordinated Congressional fundraisers.• Financial Management for Central States Private Education Network (CSPEN) • Managed Internship Program. Responsible for all aspects of program including recruiting, selection, orientation, enforcement of policies and procedures, managing ongoing daily assignments and long term projects, facilitate exit interviews, and prepare all end of internship evaluations for program. Show less

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  Ingleside

  Aug 2017 - May 2022

  Executive Assistant to the Ingleside President and CEO

  Provided Executive level support to the Ingleside President and CEO, serving as the primary point of contact on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President/CEO. Worked independently on a wide variety of complex assignments, all of which required significant interaction with Senior Management and with members of the Ingleside Boards of Directors and associated Committees. Demonstrated personal commitment necessary to complete the duties of the position of Executive Assistant, including: • Executive Support. Effectively managed the extremely active calendar of the President/CEO, handling confidential matters with utmost discretion and always representing the Office of the President/CEO in a highly professional manner. Scheduled all Boards of Directors meetings. Completed expense reports. Composed and prepared correspondence. Arranged travel plans, itineraries, and agendas. Created presentations and reports as needed. Provided leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization and managed a variety of special projects for the President/CEO. Successfully completed critical tasks that helped facilitate the President and CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization. Handled matters expeditiously, proactively, and followed through on projects to successful completion.• Board Support. Served as the President and CEO’s Executive Assistant to the Ingleside Boards of Directors, providing strong leadership to ensure smooth operation of Board meetings and accurate and timely distribution of Board materials. Assisted Board members with travel arrangements. Prepared all Board documents. Functioned as official record keeper for all corporate documents.• Senior Management. Scheduled and attended Ingleside Leadership Team meetings and other management meetings. Prepared/distributed agendas, tracked action items when necessary. • Office Administration. Managed Ingleside Headquarters Office Suite comprised of 30 employees. Show less