Administrative Assistant I

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an international technology group with three core businesses: aerospace, defense, and security. It develops, produces, and markets engines and equipment for air and space, defense electronics, and security solutions. Position: Administrative Assistant I Duration: 2 Months Location: Grand Prairie, TX, 75052 Work Type: Temporary Assignment Job Type: Onsite Shift Timings: 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M (M-F) Job Description: Job Duties: Coordinates activities involved in the planning and implementation of trade shows and events by performing the following duties. Helps write and coordinate production of trade show literature/handouts. Assist in management of hotel room blocks, show registration and customer invite lists Run reports on event attendance and communicate results to relevant parties. Coordination with other Client sites, US and France, suppliers, hotels and contractors on participation and events Processing orders for catering, audio-visual and promotional items Completes necessary documentation including contracts, payments, and correspondence; and makes sure deadlines are met. Coordinates packing, transportation and delivery of display booth and materials. Coordinate the schedule for booth personnel. Works with contractors and trade show management to resolve problems. Requirements: Communication, tradeshow, event management experience a plus but not required. Intermediate Level Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS; Sharepoint Interpersonal skills adapted to the unique requirements of the organization. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships. Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes. TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.