Sandy (Sandra) Palu
Kearney
Summary
Detail-oriented executive assistant with expertise in managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and maintaining confidentiality. Proven ability to streamline communication and enhance productivity within senior leadership teams.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the President
CHI Health Good Samaritan
Kearney
07.2013 - 08.2021
- Managed daily schedules for the President and senior leadership team.
- Coordinated executive meetings and prepared agendas and materials.
- Communicated with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the President.
- Organized travel arrangements and itineraries for executive trips.
- Maintained filing systems and ensured document confidentiality and integrity.
- Assisted in budget tracking and expense reporting for executive initiatives.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new administrative staff members.
- Developed presentations and reports for board meetings and strategic planning sessions.
- Greeted visitors to the office of the President and provided assistance as needed.
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying, ordering supplies.
- Handled confidential correspondence on behalf of the President.
- Acted as a liaison between executive management and other departments within an organization.
- Prepared travel arrangements for the President, including airfare, hotel accommodations, rental car reservations.
- Assisted in drafting speeches and other communications for the President.
- Organized and maintained the President's calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Managed incoming calls and emails addressed to the President.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to executive management.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all documents pertaining to the President's activities.
- Attended staff meetings on behalf of the President when necessary.
- Developed presentations for special events held at or sponsored by the organization.
- Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
Administrative Assistant II
CHI Health Good Samaritan
Kearney
08.2004 - 07.2013
- Coordinated office activities to enhance productivity and streamline communication.
- Managed calendars and scheduled appointments for executives and team members.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, and presentations, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all written correspondence.
- Provided administrative support to executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within organization.
Administrative Assistant to the Chief Operating Of
CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney
02.1984 - 08.2004
- Managed scheduling and appointments for hospital staff and physicians.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline operations.
- Maintained organized filing systems for medical records and documents.
- Supported the preparation of reports and presentations for management meetings.
- Handled incoming calls and inquiries with professionalism and courtesy.
- Trained new administrative staff on hospital procedures and systems.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Kearney State College
Kearney12-1976
Skills
- Schedule management
- Records maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Document preparation
- Executive support
- Executive communication
- Travel coordination
- Budget oversight
- Document organization
- Office administration
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the President
CHI Health Good Samaritan
07.2013 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant II
CHI Health Good Samaritan
08.2004 - 07.2013
Administrative Assistant to the Chief Operating Of
CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital
02.1984 - 08.2004
Associate of Arts - Business
Kearney State College