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Chimene Allen

Chimene Allen

Kew Gardens,NY

Summary

Seasoned Senior Administrative Assistant with a proven track record at Morgan Stanley, enhancing office efficiency and mastering administrative challenges through exceptional problem-solving and multitasking skills. Expert in Concur Expense System and known for unparalleled confidentiality and discretion. Demonstrates a dynamic ability to streamline processes, significantly improving organizational productivity.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Administrative Assistant

Morgan Stanley
New York, NY
04.2011 - Current
  • Provide administrative coverage to the Sales Global Team: 9 MDs, 10 EDs and 6VPss. including proactively resolving time-sensitive issues, demonstrating excellent judgment and problem solving skills
  • Processed invoices and payments through an automated system.
  • Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives, and improve office efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate department and customer records.
  • Coordinated catering services for various functions, including sales trainings and department meetings.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Tiger Information Systems
New York, NY
10.2006 - 03.2009

Client: Morgan Stanley: 05/2008 - 03/2009 and 06/2021 - 04/2011

Client: JP Morgan Securities: 05/2006-03/2008.

  • Coordination of travel/expenses and calendars for junior and senior traders
  • Ensured proper handling of sensitive materials by following established policies.
  • Processed invoices and payments through an automated system.
  • Trained consultants in company policies, daily task execution, and industry best practices.
  • Backup coverage for other administrative support staff on the floor.

Executive Assistant

Merrill Lynch
New York, NY
06.1998 - 03.2006

Executive Assistant, Investment Banking (September 2004 - March 2006)

  • Provided support to senior managers in Client Coverage, Media & Telecom and Asian Pacific groups.
  • Assisted senior personnel visiting from Asia-Pacific regional offices with administrative requests.
  • Provided logistical support with Roadshow arrangements for senior managers from the Asia-Pacific offices.

Senior Administrative Assistant, Fixed Income Credit Research ( April 2003-April 2004)

Prepared reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff.

  • Worked with senior analyst to coordinate and promote industry conference held in Atlanta, GA.
  • Maintained and updated the senior analyst's client contact distribution.
  • Managed distribution of the senior analyst's research reports via emails and direct mailings.

Group Administrator, Global Rsch Training (July 2001 - Nov 2002

2002)

  • Oversaw all administrative duties for senior manager and Global Team.
  • Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
  • Managed and maintained monthly detail reports for all regions of the group.

Senior Administrative Assistant, Research Technology (June 1998 - July 2001)

  • Provided coverage to six managers and their teams will all administrative duties.
  • Advanced to Lead Assistant of three assistants on the team and coordinated workload flow.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Winston Services, Senior Administrative Assistant (Nov 1996 - June 1998))

  • Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
  • Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Merrill Lynch
New York, NY
06.1998 - 03.2006
  • Senior Administrative Assistant, Investment Banking (September 2004 - March 2006)

Administrative Assistant

Winston Services
New York, NY
11.1996 - 06.1998
  • Managed heavy calendar for multiple users, expense reports and domestic/international travel of team

Administrative/Presentation Specialist

Norell Services
New York, NY
09.1993 - 09.1996
  • Provided administrative assistance to entire department

Administrative Assistant

BISYS Fund Services
  • Oversaw all administrative duties for senior management team

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Syracuse University
01-1993

Skills

  • Concur Expense System
  • Ariba System
  • American Express Corporate Travel
  • Confidentiality and discretion
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • High-level multitasking

Timeline

Senior Administrative Assistant

Morgan Stanley
04.2011 - Current

Senior Administrative Assistant

Tiger Information Systems
10.2006 - 03.2009

Executive Assistant

Merrill Lynch
06.1998 - 03.2006

Senior Administrative Assistant

Merrill Lynch
06.1998 - 03.2006

Administrative Assistant

Winston Services
11.1996 - 06.1998

Administrative/Presentation Specialist

Norell Services
09.1993 - 09.1996

Administrative Assistant

BISYS Fund Services

Bachelor of Arts - English

Syracuse University
Chimene Allen