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Colleen McFarland

Kaspar Construction
Cedar Park,TX

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Desired Job Title

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating OfficerExecutive Assistant

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchCareer advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefits
13
years of professional experience

Organized and efficient Executive Assistant with 20 years of experience supporting top-tier executives in the high-end custom home building arena and commercial and residential construction. Demonstrates skills in managing complex functions that require stellar multi-tasking abilities.

Work History

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

7 Years 1 Month
Kaspar Construction | 01.2016 - 02.2023
  • Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines.
  • Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.

Executive Assistant

6 Years
Mac Haik | 01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Offered assistance, collaboration and clerical support to auditors throughout entire review process.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Coordinated complex annual meeting involving multiple presenters, high number of global attendees and robust budget encompassing livestream production, remote location arrangements and senior executive accommodations.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Implemented updated policies and practices for organization and monitored effect.
  • Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Houston | Houston, TX | 2001
  • Professional Development: Design in Construction

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX | 1994

Certificate - Interior Design

Trendimi | Online | 2016

Trendimi is a learning platform delivering over 70 professional courses. I completed the following online courses: Interior Design & Home Styling, Event Design & Styling, Interior Design Business Management, Feng Shui Interior Design and Kids Room Interior Design.

Skills

Executive Management Support
Proper Phone Etiquette
PowerPoint Presentations
Executive Calendars
Meetings and Conferences
Sorting and Labeling
Board of Directors Support
Project Planning
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Office Supplies and Inventory
Business Correspondence
Social Media Knowledge
Excel Spreadsheets
Business Administration
Administrative Support Specialist
Event Oversight
Self Starter
QuickBooks Expertise
Invoice Preparation
Strong Problem Solver

Timeline

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

Kaspar Construction
01.2016 - 02.2023Read More

Executive Assistant

Mac Haik
01.2010 - 01.2016Read More

University of Houston

BBA from Business Administration And Management
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Del Mar College

Associate of Arts from Hospitality Administration And Management
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Trendimi

Certificate from Interior Design
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Colleen McFarland