GAYLE TALAGA

gt66e484@westpost.net
(315) 569.6522
Summary: Highly respected forward-thinking professional with over 15 years admi
nistrative experience supporting VPs, Directors, a General Manager, Program Mana
gers, and Supervisors with proven ability to provide comprehensive support while
effectively managing all essential tasks. Plus three years in accounting posit
ions, including Group Leader over 12 subordinates. Very customer focused, both
internal and external, to achieve the mission goal.
Attributes
* Friendly team player with outstanding work ethic and positive attitude
* Resourceful decision making
* Adapts well in fast paced environment with excellent multi-tasking and priorit
izing skills
* Detail-oriented in discovering ways to improve tasks to utilize time and effor
t
* Understand departmental mission objectives and crucial interdepartmental relat
ionships
* Proven reliable and able to stay focused in stressful situations
Professional Highlights
* Nominated Treasurer, Women In Defense
o Sponsor solicitation for the 1st Annual Golf Tournament
o Tracked all funds and completed Year-End financial reports
* Participated in initial setup of SRCTec assisting Director of Manufacturing
* Active participation in authoring SRCTec Vision and Tag Line
* Led SRCTec 50th Anniversary Tour Team
* Created presentation for President of SRCTec for visiting Politicians and Cust
omers
* Assisted at Warfighters Conference in Tampa FL
* Group Leader position in Accounts Receivable with 12 subordinates
Areas of Expertise
* Organizing corporate events, i.e. Customer and Politician Visits, Annual Chili
Cook-offs, Employee Celebrations, Christmas and Retirement parties, etc
* Arranging extensive domestic and international travel
* Preparing extensive expense reports and reconciling Corp Card accounts
* Responsible for entering all employee data into Ceridian (HRIS) and generating
reports
General Administrative Duties
* Updated HR Offer Report. Worked with IT to develop user friendly input process
for better accuracy
* Maintained Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Front Door System Administrator (internet recruiting system)
* Contract Management System (CMS) Administrator - Authored the CMS User's Manua
l
* Developed Contract Closeout Process in PowerPoint
* Assisted with ET (Electronic Timesheet) training and compliance awareness
* Prepared highly confidential performance reviews
* Typed purchase orders for buyer with occasional vendor contact
* Performed inventory tasks required to complete quarterly Sara Report for OSHA
Accounting Experience
* Organized, entered, and maintained accounting data to activate field agent com
missions
* Provided direction, training and technical assistance for 12 subordinates
* Scheduled work assignments according to amount and significance to ensure dead
lines were met
* Audited premium reports verifying accuracy
* Recognized as accounting expert in the Group Policy department
* Authored and taught accounting section of internal reference manual

Employers
SRC & SRCTEC, INC., SYRACUSE, NY 2004 - 2009
* Administrative Assistant - Programs, Manufacturing
o Supported VP's, Directors, Program Managers and 100+ staff of manufactur
ing company for DoD Government Contracts with over $250 million in annual revenu
e
* Human Resources Assistant (HRIS Administrator)
* Contracts Assistant
LOCKHEED MARTIN, SYRACUSE, NY 2002 - 2004
* Administrative Assistant - Radar Product Support
o Provided support for Director, Program Managers, Functional Managers, Fun
ctional Leads, and 50+ staff
CARRIER & CARRIER TRANSICOLD, SYRACUSE, NY 1992 - 2001
* Support Assistant - Marine Systems Group
o Provided support for General Manager and staff of 16 in sales and service
of commercial air conditioning
* Support Assistant, Model Shop
o Provided support for Manager, Purchasing Agent, and Model Shop personnel
LINCOLN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FT. WAYNE, IN
* Group Leader/Account Service Assistant
Education
Columbia College, Syracuse, NY - B.S. Business Administration, 2007 (3.84 GPA)
o Majors - Management and Human Resources; Minor - Finance
Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY - A.A.S Business Management, 2003 (3.89 GPA)
Certificates: Management Skills for Administrative Personnel; Project Managemen
t Fundamentals; Introduction to Radar; Crucial Conversations; Powerful Communica
tion Skills for Women; The Basics of HR Law
Technical Skills
MS Office 2003 & 2007, Visio, Access, Ceridian, Crystal Reports, CostPoint; Outl
ook, Meeting Maker, MS Project, Pivot Tables
Other
Owner - TBJ Home Staging Impressions
Treasurer - Women In Defense (WID) Upstate New York Chapter, Nov 08 - Nov 09
Current Government issued SECURITY Clearance