Carrie Blaylock
Bristol,VA
Summary
Polished Executive level Assistant with 20+ years of experience assisting with coordination and implementation of multiple programs. Committed to tracking program information and creating effective reports. Flexible collaborator capable of shifting between between multiple tasks and projects effortlessly.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Assistant
Freelance
Bristol, VA
05.2016 - Current
- Completed administrative tasks by performing business correspondence, transcription and data entry.
- Managed electronic and paper filing systems by updating paperwork, maintaining documents and accurately recording information.
- Conferred with customers by telephone, chat or email to provide information about [Product or Service].
- Executed travel arrangements by researching and booking flights and accommodations.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Composed and proofread memos, letters and reports to verify error-free communication.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Account Executive
TriCities.com
Johnson City, TN
05.2006 - 06.2016
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Prospected new clientele through networking, cold calling, canvassing and referrals.
- Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.
- Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
- Managed sales cycle from first contact to established customer sale and maintained solid customer base.
- Only Account Executive outside of corporate to sell network wide banner ad package.
Executive Assistant to the President
HealthSTAR Advertising
Woodbridge, NJ
11.2003 - 03.2006
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Prepared documents, reports and winning sales presentations for executives to grow new business
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
Executive Assistant to the VP of Materials Managem
University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey
02.1997 - 03.2002
- Assisted in the management and daily operations of 7 departments within the University, including Purchasing, Transportation, Materials Management,
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
- Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DCAssociate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJSkills
- Client Meetings
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Document and File Management
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Resource Coordination and Allocation
- Departmental Support
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Highly Efficient and Productive
Timeline
Virtual Assistant
Freelance
05.2016 - Current
Account Executive
TriCities.com
05.2006 - 06.2016
Executive Assistant to the President
HealthSTAR Advertising
11.2003 - 03.2006
Executive Assistant to the VP of Materials Managem
University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey
02.1997 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Middlesex County College