Anthony Drew Thorne
Wilton Manors,Florida
Summary
Systematic Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Capital Formation Group, HIG Capital Corporate
Miami
02.2022 - Current
- Update spreadsheets and create presentations to support executives, highlight operational achievements, and boost team productivity.
- Prepare board-level presentations, materials and documentation for executive use in meetings and engagements.
- Handle challenging and ever-changing scheduling for multiple executive's calendars while preparing and revising meeting agendas
- Assist with monthly budget reports for each leader
- Create expense reports, budgets and filing systems for leadership team
- Worked with HIG Firms from all over the world to conduct meetings with potential Investors (London, Hong Kong, CA, NY, Paris, Chicago)
Executive Assistant
Vidant Health Corporate
Greenville, NC
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Worked with and assisted with planning and incorporating a 5–10-year Strategic Plan for the organization – project completion in nine months
- Provided input and forecasting recommendations for operational and capital budgets exceeding $500K
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars
- Worked with senior leadership to initiate new projects and assist in various processes resulting in successful project implementation in budget and on time
- Create visually impactful presentations for board members to showcase annual organizational highlights and successes
- Partnered with key stakeholders on $1.4mm Strategic Planning Services timeline execution
Bar/Service Manager
Red Robin
Greenville, NC
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale employee retention and front-of-house productivity
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies resulting in waste reduction
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing, effective training and labor cost control
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
District Manger
Waffle House
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Financially responsible for all food and operating issues, including payroll and equiupment maintenance within assigned units
- Completed a 13-week management training program followed by one week at the corporate offices in a comprehensive review known as Waffle House University
- Lead weekly manager meetings and staff review meetings
- Lead weekly meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Collects and meet all daily paperwork, operating and sales goals for the division
Music Teacher
Wilson County Board of Education
Wilson County, NC
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students
- Served as Chair of Hospitality Team and Special Events Team
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for K-5 students
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement
Administrative Assistant
Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Health
Greenville, NC
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Created presentations to inform, motivate and persuade internal and external audiences
- Generated extensive and complex reports in Excel and prepared PowerPoint presentations
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred
- Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities and travel to maximize productivity
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data
- Compile scheduling for nurses and audit time & attendance records for accuracy
Senior Secretary
Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Health
Greenville, NC
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers
- Provide input and proofing for employee performance evaluations
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pedagogy in Music Education and Conducting
Mount Olive College
Mount Olive, NC2005
High School Diploma -
Ralph L. Fike High School
Wilson, NC2001
EMS -
National Safety Council
2018
Skills
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Report Distribution
- Records & Database Management
- Data Research and Compilation
- Reports and Financial Statements
- Company Event Coordination
- Calendar and Scheduling Software (Concur)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams)
- CPR certification (10 years)
Additional Information
- Miss Wilson Scholarship Pageant Executive Director and Marketing Director for 2 years
Volunteer | Fundraising
- Served as Executive and Marketing Director for the Miss Wilson Scholarship Pageant for two years, raising over $30,000 each year
- Raised and managed over $200,000 for the Festival of Hope in conjunction with Vidant Medical Center's Cancer Department
- Contributed to raising over $6,000 for the Children's Miracle Network through the Miss America Network
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Capital Formation Group, HIG Capital Corporate
02.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant
Vidant Health Corporate
04.2018 - 02.2022
Bar/Service Manager
Red Robin
09.2017 - 04.2018
District Manger
Waffle House
03.2015 - 09.2017
Music Teacher
Wilson County Board of Education
07.2013 - 03.2015
Administrative Assistant
Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Health
10.2012 - 11.2014
Senior Secretary
Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Health
03.2012 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Pedagogy in Music Education and Conducting
Mount Olive College
High School Diploma -
Ralph L. Fike High School
EMS -
National Safety Council
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