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Candi Graciani

Candi Graciani

Whitehouse,OH

Summary

Proactive and detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience in administration. My skills are well versed in communication, managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.

In my current role, I am responsible for all aspects of the CEO's schedule, including arranging meetings, managing email correspondence, and organizing events.

I am knowledgeable in creating and editing documents, managing expenses, and handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism. My ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders has been key to my success in this role. I pride myself on my strong communication skills with my ability to build relationships across departments to drive cross-functional initiatives forward. I am committed to making a positive impact on this organization.

I am also highly skilled in project management, and I enjoy taking on new challenges and finding creative solutions to complex problems. I am passionate about contributing to the growth and expansion of corporate organizations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to CEO

Erie Home
03.2023 - Current
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Manage executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in strategic initiatives, projects, and special assignments as directed by the CEO. Conduct background research, prepare briefs, and contribute to decision-making processes.

Shared Services Leader

Erie Home
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of 15-19 employees in an administrative establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, improving overall satisfaction and trust in leadership capabilities.

Executive Assistant

Erie Home
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.

Executive Advertising Assistant

Erie Home
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Pull manual reports & create coordinating spreadsheets for director report to determine COM/ROI per location/branch
  • Prepare & participate in weekly meetings with 3rd party vendors
  • Approve department expenses, calculate proper billing, track & submit monthly receipts & invoices to accounting
  • Communicate with internal & external outside vendors

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Erie Home
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Conduct phone screens and personality tests for potential candidates and incoming applications for locations nationwide
  • Facilitate launching & establishing new locations with high-level talent to ensure stability & success upon sites start date
  • Assist with administrative responsibilities when on-boarding new hires for corporate employees
  • Created compelling job advertisements that accurately represented the company''s culture and attracted diverse candidates from various backgrounds.

Intern to Designer

Betty Rumpf Interiors Inc
05.2012 - 05.2019
  • Intern responsibilities: greet customers, answer phones, clean & update library, assist designers when needed
  • Designer role: assisted clients with furniture selection, upsell of coordinating products, create custom orders, stock inventory
  • Back office: collaborated in transition of crm system, placed furniture, fabric & accessory orders with outside vendors. Managed social media & customer email subscription for promotions & sales.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Interior Design

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
01.2013

Transfer - Pre-requisite

Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH
01.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Social Media
  • Customer Service
  • Perspective Drawings
  • Administrative Support
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Expense Reporting
  • Professional and mature
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Executive Support

Affiliations

  • Christ the King Church
  • The Victory Center

Timeline

Shared Services Leader

Erie Home
10.2023 - 04.2024

Executive Assistant to CEO

Erie Home
03.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant

Erie Home
12.2022 - 03.2023

Executive Advertising Assistant

Erie Home
04.2021 - 12.2022

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Erie Home
05.2019 - 04.2021

Intern to Designer

Betty Rumpf Interiors Inc
05.2012 - 05.2019

Bachelor's degree - Interior Design

Bowling Green State University

Transfer - Pre-requisite

Owens Community College
Candi Graciani