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Certification
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Peni Barnes

Estes Park,CO

Summary

Professional with 21+ years in high level executive support. Expert at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, developing budgets and handling confidential information. Highly skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless department operations. Focused on ensuring Colorado compliance with POST and adapting flexibly to changing needs and priorities in emergency situations. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant

Town of Estes Park Police Department
05.2004 - Current
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for department.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Provided professional administrative support during staff meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
  • Aided in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
  • Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming staff.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on budget, trainings and professional standards.
  • Lead execution of CACP Accreditation for the agency.
  • Supported HR activities, facilitating hiring process by scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
  • Managed front office volunteers.
  • Lead coordination of annual golf tournament and awards banquet.

Skills

  • Executive and administrative support
  • Office management
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Effective problem solver
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Travel coordination
  • Social media management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Information confidentiality
  • Resourceful
  • Professional phone communication
  • Self-starter

Accomplishments

Awarded the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police 2024 Professional Staff Member of the Year.

Employee of the year and Civilian of the year

Life Saving Award

Certification

American Heart Association BLS Instructor

FBI Hostage Negotiator

ALICE Instructor

Master Certified Records Technician



Timeline

Executive Assistant

Town of Estes Park Police Department
05.2004 - Current
Peni Barnes