ASHLEY JANUARY BOOKER
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic business administration and operations professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in the utility, financial, legal, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Proven expertise in billing support, reimbursement processes, accounts payable and receivable, and comprehensive contract management, with a strong focus on compliance documentation and customer-facing administrative functions. Recognized for adeptly managing confidential information and coordinating cross-functional activities to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to delivering reliable support to executives and operational teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Administrative Assistant
Entergy
New Orleans, LA
03.2015 - Current
- Support legal department executives with scheduling, travel, confidential documentation, and day-to-day administrative operations.
- Oversee SharePoint content, invoice processing, contract management, and training records, supporting accurate and timely departmental administration.
- Coordinate corporate card management, expense reporting, department-wide meetings, safety programs, and interdepartmental logistics.
- Lead lodging coordination as Storm Lead for the Louisiana Metro Region, coordinating operational needs and logistics during storm response activities.
- Use Maximo and administrative systems to support operational and financial processes; recognized as a Top Engager in the Let’s Get Digital Campaign.
Administrative Assistant
Boys Town LA
New Orleans, LA
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Processed billing for foster care reimbursements and maintained purchase card records.
- Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, supporting accurate financial recordkeeping and internal correspondence.
- Managed the Executive Director’s schedule, travel, and key administrative functions.
Data Entry Clerk (Temporary)
Topp Knotch Personnel
New Orleans, LA
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Coded and processed parking citations for the City of New Orleans while maintaining accurate data-entry records.
- Managed hearing contestments and maintained organized records, providing directly relevant experience supporting hearing-related administrative functions.
Operations Administrator
Ethan Allen
Metairie, LA
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Scheduled deliveries and returns, reconciled ledgers, and managed accounts payable.
- Provided front-desk and assistant manager support in a fast-paced operational environment.
Office Manager
Do-Wap Marketing
New Orleans, LA
04.2007 - 11.2010
- Managed office operations, business proposals, event promotions, vendor/talent coordination, travel, and payments.
- Coordinated administrative and financial details for events and business activities.
Deposit Operations Specialist
First Bank & Trust
New Orleans, LA
04.2006 - 06.2009
- Processed daily chargebacks, NSF transactions, and balance sheets.
- Conducted two-signature check verifications and supported mailroom operations with attention to financial controls and accuracy.
Legal Assistant
Trinity Law Center LLC
New Orleans, LA
04.2000 - 04.2006
- Prepared and edited legal documents for court filings, maintained case files, and scheduled client meetings.
- Handled confidential information and supported organized, deadline-driven legal operations.
Education
MBA -
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2025
Skills
- Billing & Reimbursement Support
- Accounts Receivable / Payable
- Invoice & Contract Management
- Financial & Transaction Processing
- Chargebacks, NSF & Reconciliation
- Administrative Operations
- Compliance & Confidential Records
- Hearing / Contestment Administration
- Team & Logistics Coordination
- Executive & Operational Support
- SharePoint & Microsoft Office
- Maximo
- Process & Records Management
- Customer Service & Interpersonal Relations
- Problem Solving & Detail Orientation
Certification
Louisiana Licensed Realtor, Paralegal Certificate, Veteran 10 point preference
Timeline
Executive Administrative Assistant
Entergy
03.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Boys Town LA
09.2012 - 03.2015
Data Entry Clerk (Temporary)
Topp Knotch Personnel
11.2011 - 08.2012
Operations Administrator
Ethan Allen
11.2010 - 11.2011
Office Manager
Do-Wap Marketing
04.2007 - 11.2010
Deposit Operations Specialist
First Bank & Trust
04.2006 - 06.2009
Legal Assistant
Trinity Law Center LLC
04.2000 - 04.2006
MBA -
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Tulane University