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Athena Talmadge

South San Francisco,CA

Summary


Dedicated Executive Assistant with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Inside Sales Manager/ Executive Assistant

Hensley Event Resources
08.2022 - Current
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Trained employees on new technology and sales methods to build highly-knowledgeable and successful team.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

Executive Assistant

Heffernan Insurance Brokers
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
  • Fostered positive work environment, organizing team-building activities and events.
  • Facilitated onboarding of new employees, ensuring smooth transition into company culture and workflow.

Inside Sales

Hensley Event Resources
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Nurtured prospective clients through consistent communication via phone calls, emails, and presentations.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies throughout the entire sales process from lead generation to fulfillment.
  • Strengthened client relationships, consistently following up on leads and ensuring satisfaction.
  • Served as a reliable point-of-contact between customers and internal teams including engineering, production, shipping.
  • Assisted in the training of new hires, sharing best practices and fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Worked closely with Event consultants to work towards and achieve projected sales goals

Skills

  • Executive support
  • Administrative support
  • Office management
  • Strong problem solver
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Expense reporting
  • Calendar management
  • Professional and mature
  • Travel coordination
  • Meeting planning
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Resourceful
  • Project planning
  • Schedule management

Timeline

Inside Sales Manager/ Executive Assistant

Hensley Event Resources
08.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant

Heffernan Insurance Brokers
03.2020 - 08.2022

Inside Sales

Hensley Event Resources
10.2018 - 03.2020
Athena Talmadge