Carol Bliss
Ft. Lauderdale
Summary
Organized and dependable administrative professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and and adept at building and maintaining strong client and team relationships.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
RSM US LLP
01.2003 - 06.2025
- Managed scheduling for senior executives, ensuring optimal time utilization and prioritization of tasks.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, enhancing clarity and professionalism in communications.
- Liaised with clients and vendors, building relationships that enhanced service delivery and communication effectiveness.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Conducted research for project proposals, compiling information that supported winning bids.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Managed scheduling for executive team, balancing complex calendars to ensure optimal use of time.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
Executive Assistant
Coscan Homes
02.1996 - 12.2002
- Managed executive calendar, coordinating complex schedules and prioritizing meetings efficiently.
- Developed and implemented office procedures to enhance workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and clarity for executive decision-making.
- Oversaw travel arrangements, optimizing itineraries while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Coordinated high-profile events, managing logistics from planning through execution to ensure successful outcomes.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Aided in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
Education
Accounting
Broward College
Davie, FL05-2009
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative support
- Microsoft outlook
- Customer and client relations
- Computer proficiency
- Filing
- Clerical support
- Strong problem solver
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database entry
- Dedicated team player
- Excel spreadsheets
- Recordkeeping
- Verbal communication
- Deadline oriented
- Records management
- Professional and mature
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
RSM US LLP
01.2003 - 06.2025
Executive Assistant
Coscan Homes
02.1996 - 12.2002
Accounting
Broward College
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