CLARE PLAUCHÉ10811 Richmond Ave. Apt. 111 Houston, TX 77042 Cell - 832.455.3569 Email - plauche13@yahoo.com

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

Nearly 20 years of experience in a broad range of office and human resources functions, supporting executive-level management in fast-paced and productive environments. Highly proficient in personnel management, payroll processing and accounts payable programs, and general business operations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

■ Planning & Organizing ■ Problem Solving ■ Adaptability ■ Project Management■ Decision Making ■ Facilitation ■ Information Gathering & Processing ■ Team –Oriented

ATTRIBUTES

■ Personal Integrity ■ Insuring Accountability ■ Cheerful ■ Positive Attitude■ Productive/Doer ■ Responsible & Dependable ■ Efficient ■ Proactive

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Assistant to the President and COO/Payroll Manager 2014-2016ALY Energy Services, Inc., Houston, TX Maintained calendar for the President and CFO, screened email and phone calls, set up conference calls Organized Board of Directors quarterly meetings, including travel, transportation and preparation of all materials Managed Accounts payable data ;created and maintained electronic file system Coordinated executive travel arrangements, and reconciled expense reports Processed master service agreements, preparing certificates of insurance, and verifying compliance Implemented and ADP software (HR/Payroll Services) for the corporate office and two subsidiaries Maintained and processed payroll: entering hours, salary changes, deductions, and paid time off Created and maintained corporate personnel files

Note: In December 2009, Encore Bits was purchased by Omni Oilfield Products; name changed to Tercel Oilfield Products USA

Office Manager/Executive Assistant to President/HR Manager 2007-2014Encore Bits LLC/Tercel Oilfield Products, Houston, TX Established office operations for new company; ordered office equipment, employee computers and telephones Acquired and implemented company site security system; distributed alarm codes and badges Prepared and distributed company related memos and daily office correspondence Processed master service agreements, preparing certificates of insurance, and verifying compliance Coordinated travel arrangements and reconciled expense reports Established and maintained employee files Prepared employee documentation ;hiring, promotions, salary changes, warning and terminations Conducted new employee orientation, was the company benefits coordinator and conducted exit interviews Created company policies and the first employee handbook Prepared monthly personnel headcounts and reports Maintained and processed payroll: entering hours, salary changes, deductions, and paid time off Corporate purchasing; had to create a PO using Global Shop software Organized a 3 day Divisional Managers Meeting; International travel arrangements, transportation, meals, gift bags

and company field trips. Administrative Assistant to COO/Receptionist 2006-2007Allis-Chalmers Energy, Houston, TX

Prepared executive correspondence emails and letters Coordinated travel arrangements and reconciled expense reports Processed master service agreements, preparing certificates of insurance, and verifying compliance Assisted the Human Resources Director with background and reference checks for potential employees

Executive Secretary (Contract) 2005-2006 OfficeTeam Personnel, Clear Lake, TX

Assigned to Perry Homes, filling in as the Executive Secretary to the Vice President of Purchasing, and supported three other managers

Updated daily calendars and scheduled meetings Coordinated travel arrangements and reconciled expense reports Prepared memos, letters to vendors, daily office correspondence, and meeting notes Updated company vendor list and vendor report cards using Excel

Manager of Operations 2001-2003ESC Contract Painting, Houston, TX

Responsible for accounts payable, payroll, and reconciling the company checking account (QuickBooks Pro) Monitored projects and production schedules using Excel Purchased job materials Prepared proposals and change orders

Project Superintendent/Administrative Assistant 1998-2001United Dominion Realty Trust, Texas/Arizona/California Project Superintendent:

Traveled and resided at company-owned residential communities to work onsite as superintendent of property improvement projects

Prepared daily work schedules and managed contractors, overseeing 10 personnel for five job sites Coordinated property maintenance and served as company contact for residents Managed resident notifications and inquiries, and resolved complaints Approved maintenance invoices and created monthly status reports and change orders Verified that contractor work passed inspection, accompanied inspectors during final walk-throughs and

resolved any inspection issues Organized and conducted on-site meeting with contractors Established and maintained positive relationship with residents; occuppency rate never dropped while managing

onsite construction upgrades.Administrative Assistant: Corporate and Regional office in Houston/San Antonio, TX

Supported two project managers in the Property Improvements Division Processed invoices using Timberline, coordinated contract paper work, typed scopes of work, and prepared bid

packages to send to potential bidders Verified contractor’s insurance and required paperwork before payments were released (lien waivers) Created and maintained budget spreadsheets and monthly reports using Excel Scheduled travel arrangements and reconciled expense reports Conducted on-site inspections to check on work performed by the sub-contractors

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Rice University, Susanne M. Glasscock Continuing Studies Certificate ProgramEssentials of HR, Management: March 2008Coursework included employment law in the workplace, effective recruiting and selection techniques, basics of compensation, employee orientation and training, and ensuring quality performance

EDUCATION

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Bachelor General Studies August 2003-May 2005

Coursework included introduction to e-business, crisis management, management of behaviors and organizations, computer literacy, technical writing, and mathematics of finance

San Jacinto College (Central), Deer Park, TX Associates of Arts, August 1996

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Proficient in variety of computer applications including multiple versions of Windows, Outlook 365, and basic knowledge with QuickBooks Online Intuit version and Intacct accounting software programs. Very familiar with ADP Resources and ADP Workforce Now.