Colleen Farrell
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated employee with excellent experience in a variety of fields. 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
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Archdiocese Of Chicago
2021.01 - Current
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed calendars, scheduled meetings and appointments, and coordinated catering for all meetings.
- Coordinate materials/documents for weekly board meetings.
- Draft and process all appointment letters and change forms for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
- Manage files and personnel records for Archdiocesan priests; including but not limited to; updating personnel and assignment information in multiple database management systems to ensure the accuracy of information on an ongoing basis for the 500+ active priests and over 200 retired priests currently serving in the Archdiocese of Chicago
- Maintain all expenses for the Sabbatical Board, Spiritual Direction and the Vicar for the Pastoral and Professional Development of Priests.
CEO/Owner
Cool, Calm And Collected
2017.01 - 2020.03
- Established and managed an organization company that helped individuals meet any organizing challenge with the most innovative ways to help them get and stay organized.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Built productive relationships with clients and competitors.
- Created efficient systems for clients to find what they need when they need it.
- Procured and coordinated new clients to maintain organized spaces.
- Processed billing and maintained client files.
Executive Assistant
Accel Partners
1998.01 - 2002.03
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas, and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, Managing Partner, Partners, and Executives from Start-Ups.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
Recruiter
TrueX
1996.02 - 1998.01
- Worked as a Recruiter filling hundreds of jobs in the Bay Area during the initial digital boom.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
- Consistently achieved quota
401K Specialist
Wells Fargo
1994.03 - 1996.03
- Main responsibility was to travel to Wells Fargo clients and give presentations and explain their 401K to the employees.
Sales Associate
Franklin Templeton Investments
1991.07 - 1994.03
- Worked with customers to answer questions about their accounts and get them to utilize Franklin Templeton Services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.1991
Skills
- Extensive experience with C-Level executives and their contacts, organizing schedules, and facilitating corporate events.
- Proven ability to work effectively with both internal and external Senior Executives to facilitate an effective work environment.
- Fantastic organization and communication skills.
- Flexible schedule to be a perfect team member for a part-time position.
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Archdiocese Of Chicago
2021.01 - Current
CEO/Owner
Cool, Calm And Collected
2017.01 - 2020.03
Executive Assistant
Accel Partners
1998.01 - 2002.03
Recruiter
TrueX
1996.02 - 1998.01
401K Specialist
Wells Fargo
1994.03 - 1996.03
Sales Associate
Franklin Templeton Investments
1991.07 - 1994.03
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Southern California
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