(CNN) -- Administrative Professionals Week is coming to a close, and though the term "secretary" is fraught with negative meaning for some, there have been stellar examples of efficiency, smarts and loyalty shown by administrative assistants both in real life and on the silver screen throughout the years. From Moneypenny to Holloway, these folks know how to get the job done. What does it take to be a great administrative assistant? Information, operations and human resources management, for a start. Take a look at the gallery above to view famous clerical standouts and their specialties.
It's Administrative Professionals Week, a time to appreciate all they do . Many prefer the term "administrative assistant" to "secretary" The people who fill these rolls well are efficient, organized and discreet . Popular culture has seen many examples of indispensable admins .