DEMIA FRY

149 26th St. NW, #1504

Atlanta, GA 30309
(540) 229-2845
dffc262a@westpost.net
Seeking a challenging position with a progressive organization which will fully
utilize my acquired training, expertise and experience. Desire incentive opport
unities that reward performance with personal growth and career advancement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Offering a solid background based on formal educations and 10+ years progressive
experience in a variety of professional environments demonstrating superior per
sonal initiative, administrative expertise, process engineering creativity and c
onsistent performance success.
*Multifaceted administrative professional with a distinctive background, employe
d with diverse organizations in high-end commercial contracting, engineering, po
wer plant operations and pharmaceuticals. Executive assistant to presidents, pa
rtners, engineer groups, project managers, and corporate office personnel.
*Proven expertise in computer information systems (proprietary and off-the-shelf
), government and commercial contract administration, corporate human resources,
simultaneous projects support/control, master scheduling, special event plannin
g and coordination, performance and regulatory compliance monitoring, and the fu
ll range of clerical support duties involving correspondence, interval statistic
al/financial reporting, and documentation logistics.
*Poised, intelligent, articulate and energetic producer, at ease in high volume
and fast paced environments requiring superior multi-tasking skills and strict a
ttention to detail. Accustomed to extensive interface with executive decision-m
akers, vendors, subcontractors, and all participants throughout the business tra
nsaction continuum.
*Congenial and highly adaptable team player. Transitioned smoothly to new level
s of responsibility & accountability several times during career. Always willin
g and able to take on new challenges and deliver maximum results.
Highly-developed communications, interpersonal relations, organizational, and mu
lti-task management skills. Proven ability to quickly assess territorial potenti
als and initiate contact with key organizational decision-makers. Dedicated, ha
rd-working, and self-motivated team player and builder.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
MHR INTERNATIONAL - Atlanta, Georgia
Human Resources Assistant (07/09-8/10): Reporting directly to the President/Vic
e President, manage all confidential employee files and benefit requests. Maint
ain several employee and company databases as well as maintain confidential comp
any files. Handle all aspects of the recruiting process from interviewing, bene
fits coordination, background and reference checks. Handle all business certifi
cations and licenses as well as coordinate all company insurance certificates an
d renewals. Handle all confidential project specific materials relevant to comp
any operations. Record meeting minutes and action items and perform basic follo
w-up. Order and maintain office supply and inventory. Liaison to all facets of
clientele both internal and external.
MHR INTERNATIONAL/ AECOM - Atlanta, Georgia (Contract Position)
Project Administrator (10/07-6/09): Reporting directly to the Senior Management
, facilitate all specification revision and editing, project scheduling, invoici
ng, and administrative tasks. Handle all confidential project specific material
s relevant to company operations. Assists in developing presentations, proposal
s and relevant marketing materials. Coordinate and schedule and all business tra
vel arrangements. Record all meeting minutes and action items and perform basic
follow-up. Liaison to all facets of clientele both internal and external.
JAT CONSULTING/Department of Aviation - Atlanta, Georgia (Contract Position)
Contract Compliance Administrator (11/06 - 10/07): Member of the Invoice Audit
& Compliance team, serving as Financial Analyst, Project Accountant and Contract
Administrator, with the $6 billion Department of Aviation (DOA), Hartsfield-Jac
kson Development Program (H-JDP). Responsible for ensuring that all financial c
ontrol activities, change management, and financial reporting, are executed in a
timely manner and in accordance with the City of Atlanta, Department of Aviatio
n requirements. Serve as liaison for Project Managers, Construction Managers, c
ontractors, and consultants with respect to contractual issues.
MHR INTERNATIONAL/ Metcalf & Eddy - Atlanta, Georgia (Contract Position)
Project Administrator (5/06-11/06): Reporting directly to the Senior Management
, facilitate all specification revision and editing, project scheduling, invoici
ng, and administrative tasks. Assists in developing presentations. Record all m
eeting minutes and action items and perform basic follow-up. Maintain document
control system and daily correspondence as necessary.
FLUOR-DANIEL / J. A. JONES INTERNATIONAL - Charlotte, North Carolina
Logistics Coordinator (8/04-5/06): Employed with the largest publicly traded co
nstruction company in the world specializing in engineering, procurement, constr
uction, government contracts and maintenance services. Reporting directly to th
e Regional Traffic Manager, facilitate the routing and dispatch of in/out-bound
international air cargo and ocean freight. Generate and distribute packing list
s, invoices, export licenses, shipment files, project schedules, job logs, and a
ll associated formal
correspondence. Interface extensively with Purchasing/Procurement Department as
well as vendor personnel to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliveries for se
veral critical orders daily.
Achievement Highlights:
*Implemented improvements to the organization's commercial/packing invoice used
for air freight shipments, subsequently rolled out on a company-wide scale.
*Took on additional responsibilities creating export licenses for all new projec
ts. Currently updating licenses for seven large-scale international projects.

FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL - Charlotte, North Carolina

Human Resources Administrator (7/03-8/04): Employed in the corporate headquarte
rs of a large gelceutical manufacturer/distributor with 3000+ employees and mark
ets in 13 countries. Reporting directly to the company president fulfilled prim
arily a human resources administration function involving the maintenance and up
keep of all employee files (electronic and paper) for the organization. Perform
ed recruitment, placed ads, screened/interviewed candidates, checked references,
provided critical input in selection process, administered pre-employment tests
, and coordinated new hire orientations. Planned and orchestrated internal and
satellite recruitment events with all requisite staffing and travel arrangements
. Generated summary reports and prepared/distributed offer or rejection corres
pondence. Served as consultant with all levels of management to resolve interna
l issues involving employee conflicts, code of conduct violations and other disc
iplinary actions. Fulfilled collateral duties as Executive Assistant to the com
pany president.
GENERAL ELECTRIC, INC. - Dumfries, Virginia (Contract Position)
Project Coordinator - Possum Point Power Plant (12/02-6/03): Served as project
coordinator at one of the 100 largest electrical power plants in the industry.
Reporting directly to the Site Manager, assisted staff Project Managers in the p
lanning, scheduling, directing, implementation and continuous statistical/financ
ial reporting of major power plant projects. Personally responsible for ensurin
g on-schedule performance of projects in the absence of Project Managers. Compi
led project/operating data, prepared diverse reports, and ensured compliance of
all document support with ISO standards. Continuously monitored multiple simult
aneous projects and interfaced with related technical teams, engineers, schedule
rs and document control personnel to respond to emergent problems/conflicts. Da
ily utilized various web-based document management systems.
Achievement Highlights:
*Personally responsible for delivering final records to dominion Power which con
sisted of 100+ notarized books upon completion of a major project in May 2003.
*Implemented an on-line filing system using Excel to track Over, Short and Damag
ed (OS&D) reports for access by all GE employees.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Currently obtaining PHR Certification
GERMANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - (Fredericksburg, VA)
Completed Second Year toward Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administrati
on (1997-98)
COASTAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - (Jacksonville, NC)
Completed First Year toward Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts Courses (1994-95)
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSEWORK - Various Locations
*OSHA Course in the Transportation of Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods
*Attended numerous additional seminars and personal skill development courses (l
ist available)