Administrative Sparkle reflects over 15 years as an executive assistant. The goal is designed to offers tips, techniques, and information that is involved in the many “hats” this position fills.

An administrative assistant must have an excellent grasp of the English language, writing, math, analytical, computer, networking, customer service, and general people skills. We may be the first contact a person has with a company, whether by phone or walking into the office. Therefore, we also represent the first impression of the company. We are also, generally, the gatekeepers. We manage the traffic that comes through to the executives, being correspondence, telephone, and in-person.

Writing this, I hope to encourage assistants in every industry to take value in their contribution in making their executive’s job easier. We work in the background so the executive doesn’t have to be bogged down in the minute details that keeps his office running smoothly and efficiently. Take pride in this and have the confidence to “bring up your game” each day that elevates you and your profession to the status of excellence and professionalism.

Also, over the course of developing this website, I encourage you to let me know if you would like to be included on my blogroll. After reviewing your website’s blog, I would be happy to include you as a recommended resource. Remember to add me as well. If there are topics you would like to see, please let me know those as well.

Wishing you great success!
Layne

My Professional Background

I have spent over 20 years as the assistant to executives and business owners. I have worked as an Executive Assistant for over 20 years, and I love what I do. Presenting a finished service request that not only meets the expectation, but exceeds it. I am able to do this by presenting suggestions or alternatives that results in a cleaner, more interactive, easier use in the utilization of the advanced technology within the program. I started my career in the administrative field having attended Rasmussen Business College in Minnesota as a Legal Secretarial Specialist.  I have enjoyed the opportunity of working in various industries and am excited to bring my background, experience, and knowledge to the executive and business owner.  A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with the University of Phoenix, as well as continued learning, attending workshops and seminars.

Legal. Working for the City Attorney’s office assisting the Assistant City Attorney, specializing in Criminal and Condemnation Law. Engineering. The assistant to the Vice President and hydrologist. I oversaw the administrative details for that unit, including engineers and the CAD department. Technology. Working for IBM as the assistant to the Vice President of e-business and later the assistant to ten partners of a business that contracts computer and software programmers in designing technology systems. Real Estate. Managing appraisal requests to contract appraisers, review and submission to clients. Fiber Networking Telecommunications. Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Sales in the western sales division in San Francisco. State & Government. Working in the State of California assisting the Deputy Directory in accomplishing the goals set up by the Receivership for the California Prison Health Care Services.

Feel free to contact me to discuss your business needs and how I can assist you in accomplishing your vision and goals. I look forward to providing you with premier services that are tailored to your needs and discriminating specifications.

Sincerely,
Layne Tinsley, President
E-mail: Layne.Tinsley@mykta.com