Administrative assistant selected for INNERview

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Name: Lena (Mae) Ledford
Hometown: Fairfield, CA
Job title: Administrative Assistant
Years of service: 10

What does your job entail? Fulfilling the administrative requirements of the 94th Communications Flight, to include monitoring 225 base telephone lines, overseeing the base cellular phone accounts, scheduling video teleconferences and processing Dobbins' Defense Automated Printing Service orders.

Tell us a recent accomplishment you've made in your job. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Al. to get trained and certified on the Commander's Resource Integrated System (CRIS) budget application.

What's most rewarding about being an Air Force civilian employee? I get the chance to work with both civilian and military personnel on some exciting base projects. The 94 CF takes pride in the service it provides to Dobbins and the rest of the Air Force.

What's the most challenging part about being an Air Force civilian employee? Although our projects are exciting, some can be very demanding.
Arranging priorities to ensure the 94 CF mission is met can sometimes be challenging.

What do you do for recreation? My daughter sings. She has a fantastic voice. With my free time, I manage her and book singing gigs for her in the Atlanta area.

What's your favorite movie? First Knight

Any plans for the holiday season? I plan to spend time with family and friends.

Do you have a favorite holiday song? Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

Before coming to Dobbins, what was your previous assignment? I worked for Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA.

What's your most memorable assignment? I have to say that my most memorable is my current one... Dobbins. I really enjoy working with the staff here.