Project Manager or Manager

JULIE D. RUFF 4205 W. Reddie Loop Phoenix, AZ 85083 Phone: (623) 687-4662 Email: [email protected] EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: TriWest Healthcare Alliance - (602) 564-2000 Project Specialist I From: 2007 To: Present Compile, analyze, and summarize information for reports and correspondence to su pport department projects to include tracking division budget of more than $10 m illion; review and revise current spreadsheets for reporting and tracking fiscal events; coordinate administrative aspects of special projects; preserve the con fidentiality of strategic business data; decision making processes; copies and c ollates materials for use in reports and presentations and for group distributio n; communicate and collaborate in cross-functional team projects; proof and edit documents in line with business English English standards; produces business business materials for internal processes; deadline-driven with a high-level of timeliness and acc uracy; supports department Vice President and Director with Presidential, Board, and other committee reports and presentations; develops spreadsheets to track i nformation related to department project work; strong communication and interper sonal skills; customer service driven; research information on the web to suppor t department projects, compile relevant information, and summarizes results; coo rdinates logistics and communications for meetings and teleconferences; other pr ojects as assigned. State of Arizona - (602) 542-3847 Deputy Director From: 2004 To: 2007 Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, review applications for licensure; budgeting, AR/AP, AFIS; AZGU level III training manager; security and emergency manager; procurement and inventory control; arrange meetings and trav el; create, write, open and track Rules as directed by Board; liaison to other s tate agencies including Legislative and financial projects; management certifica tion through AZGU supervisor academy; HR liaison; Policy and Procedures oversigh t, employee and Board member handbooks; research and preparation of statistical reports; agency website; IT security manager; excellent oral and written communi cation skills; team building and excellent internal and external customer relati ons. Southern Nevada Health District, Las Vegas, Nevada - (702) 759-1101 Senior Administrative Assistant From: 2000 To: 2004 Three and one-half years increasingly responsible administrative clerical tasks, with minimal or no supervision; assisted program manger with research, accounti ng and preparation of budgets and grant funding opportunities in excess of $1 mi llion; compiled and prepared a variety of monthly statistical reports; arrange B oard and staff meetings and travel; public speaking; liaison with coalition memb ers, state and county agencies; assisting external and internal guests; excellen t customer relations and the ability to work with irate clientele; eligibility s creening; entry-level supervisor; SKILLS: Management and supervisory skills and certification; Human Resources: recruiting

, hiring, performance reviews; Microsoft Office software, to include: Excel, Wor d, Access, PowerPoint, Project 2007, and Publisher; Adobe Acrobat 4.0 & 6.0; res earch and effective use of the Internet; multi-line telephone; accounting proced ures; business math and statistics; ordering and inventory of supplies; typing s peed of 75 wpm; data entry; general office duties; all office machinery: fax, co pier, computer, 10-key. AZ Notary #245135, 12/31/2012. EDUCATION: University of Phoenix - Master of Business Administration Goals obtained: Degree conferral: June 2008 Saint Leo University - Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Human R esources April 2007 Goals obtained: Degree conferral: April 2007 Dean's List: January - May 2006 Bellingham Technical College - Clerk Typist II Goals obtained: No degree or certificate Ferndale High School - General studies, member of the Future Business Leaders of America Goals obtained: Diploma June 1981