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Work History
Education
Skills
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Ashley Pillarella

Portage

Summary

Resourceful Virtual Executive Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in calendar management, email correspondence, and project coordination. Excel in communication, time management, and adaptability, ensuring seamless executive support in fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Communal Services Inc
Portage

Office Manager
06.2024 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment schedules and data communications.
  • Prepared agendas for board meetings along with taking minutes during sessions.

Assisted in the recruitment process by screening resumes, conducting initial interviews, and

coordinating candidate assessments

• Prepared reports on office expenses, budget variances, and operational performance for senior

management review

• Collaborated with IT department to troubleshoot hardware/software issues and ensure smooth

functioning of office equipment

• Negotiated contracts with vendors for office supplies/services to secure cost-effective solutions without

compromising quality or service levels

• Developed standardized procedures for administrative tasks such as travel arrangements, expense

reporting, and meeting coordination

• Provided training to new employees on company policies/procedures as well as proper use of office

equipment/software tools

• Managed relationships with external stakeholders such as clients, suppliers/vendors, contractors/

subcontractors in a professional manner

  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.

Walmart
Portage

Deli Clerk
12.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
  • Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
  • Assessed customer needs, evaluated food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
  • Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.

Fast Lane Foods
Highland

Database Administrator
01.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Assisted in disaster recovery planning by testing various backup strategies and scenarios.
  • Analyzed and developed technical and functional specifications for databases.
  • Aligned systems with business needs to enhance scalability of database structures and recommend improvements.
  • Provided support for complex issues related to software tools, applications and databases.
  • Partnered with project management teams on development of scope and timelines.
  • Created new tablespaces for applications to store their data in the database.
  • Detected and resolved data quality issues and discrepancies for integrity and quality control.

Sunny Days Laundromat
Portage

Shift Manager
11.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
  • Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.

Supervise and manage daily operations.

• Ensure all laundry services are carried out to the highest standards.

• Maintain laundry equipment and ensure it is in good working order.

• Implement safety and sanitation policies.

• Manage inventory of laundry supplies.

• Ensure customer satisfaction.

• Deep Clean on Commercial Washing Machines and DrYers

Faux Artistry & Designs
Portage

Executive Assistant
07.2016 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Ensured that all relevant paperwork was completed accurately prior to submission for approval.
  • Answered telephone calls from customers or clients providing assistance where necessary.
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures pertaining to office administration matters.
  • Filtered important calls and spam calls to help executives prioritize specific clients and expedite daily operations.
  • Scheduled appointments for executives with external parties such as vendors or suppliers.
  • Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management and updated calendars.
  • Coordinated executive and senior management vacation, day-to-day meeting and travel schedules.
  • Coordinated with internal departments on a regular basis to ensure efficient functioning of day-to-day operations.
  • Maintained confidential records and files related to executive operations.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication flow.

Lakeside Services
Portage

Assistant Manager
04.2016 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.

George Franklin Insurance
Lakeland

Insurance Agent
01.2011 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Facilitated continuing service by processing changes in beneficiaries and analyzing policy loan applications.
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods, receiving customer payments and issuing receipts.
  • Leveraged industry trends to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Used mailings and phone solicitation and made presentations to groups at company-sponsored gatherings to gain new clientele.

People technology and processes llc
Lakeland

Deployment Manager
04.2011 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Created detailed plans for each deployment cycle, outlining tasks and timelines for completion.
  • Conducted regular reviews of system logs to identify any potential issues prior to deployment.
  • Developed project metrics to follow system build-out progress.
  • Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
  • Performed root cause analysis when issues occurred during or after deployments were complete.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Associate of Science from Psychology

University Overview

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Database management
  • Research methods
  • Client relationship management
  • Administrative support
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Strategic planning
  • Process improvement
  • Advanced typing
  • Written communication
  • Logistics coordination
  • Project coordination
  • Workflow management
  • Self-starter
  • Travel arrangement coordination
  • Correspondence and memo drafting
  • Multitasking ability
  • Social media
  • Staff supervision
  • Document filing and retrieval
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Report analysis
  • Human resources management software
  • Professional and mature
  • Goal minded
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Meeting support
  • Active listening
  • Invoice preparation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Document preparation
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Office management
  • Continuous improvement
  • File maintenance
  • Business writing
  • Spreadsheet creation
  • Data research and compilation

Timeline

Office Manager
Communal Services Inc
06.2024 - 04.2025
Deli Clerk
Walmart
12.2023 - 06.2024
Database Administrator
Fast Lane Foods
01.2023 - 03.2024
Shift Manager
Sunny Days Laundromat
11.2022 - 12.2023
Executive Assistant
Faux Artistry & Designs
07.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Lakeside Services
04.2016 - 05.2019
Deployment Manager
People technology and processes llc
04.2011 - 01.2015
Insurance Agent
George Franklin Insurance
01.2011 - 04.2015
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science from Psychology
Ashley Pillarella