ELIZABETH BETH EHLERT
Gunderson Uniform and Linen
Appleton,WI
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Executive Assistant experienced in supporting C-suite and senior leadership within global organizations. Delivered operational efficiency and enhanced process improvements through advanced calendar management, travel coordination, and executive reporting. Focused on fostering team collaboration and handling confidential information with discretion to achieve high-impact results.
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Served as primary liaison between the CEO/Owner and staff, using AI-assisted drafting (Claude, ChatGPT, CoPilot) to accelerate reports and communications.
- Coordinated Board of Directors meetings, overseeing agenda, meeting notes, document preparation, and follow-up to ensure effective communication and decision-making.
- Organized executive calendars in Outlook, coordinating 150+ appointments and reducing scheduling conflicts.
- Organized executive calendars in Outlook, coordinating over 150 appointments to minimize scheduling conflicts and enhance time management.
- Managed Dynamics 365 CRM and Sage Accounting (AP/AR), streamlining data entry and shortening invoice processing time.
- Acted as primary liaison between CEO/Owner and staff, leveraging AI-assisted drafting tools to streamline report and communication preparation.
Executive Assistant
9 Months- Coordinated attorney calendars and appointments in Outlook, minimizing scheduling conflicts.
- Conducted legal research and used tools to draft documents, improving accuracy and turnaround.
- Organized client files and supported trial preparation, ensuring evidence was readily available for court attendance.
Executive Assistant Level 5
2 Years 7 Months- Managed executive Outlook calendars, optimizing schedules and freeing up 5 hours per week for strategic initiatives.
- Managed executive Outlook calendars freeing up 5 hours per week.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel via Concur, streamlining travel-planning process and achieving 100% on-time expense reimbursement.
- Managed logistics for events of up to 300 attendees and led cross-functional office relocation, ensuring timely completion of both projects.
Global Executive Assistant
6 Years 7 Months- Supported VP of Global Manufacturing and six directors through effective calendar management, task prioritization, and correspondence handling.
- Coordinated international conferences and 150-person global event, managing compliant international travel arrangements including visas and passports.
- Automated Excel cost reporting processes using vlookup, power queries, and pivot tables, reducing reporting time from one week to 15 minutes.
Executive HR/Finance Administrator
2 Years 4 Months- Managed HRIS reporting, streamlined employee onboarding and benefits administration, processed payroll, and maintained confidential personnel and financial records using Excel and Word.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline logistics operations and enhance service delivery.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in increased efficiency across supply chain functions.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to optimize inventory management and reduce costs.
Education
High School Diploma
Microsoft Office Certification and Visual Basics
BA - English
Did not graduate due to family illness
Skills
Executive support expertise
Calendar management proficiency
Interpersonal relations
Calendar management
Budget management
Event planning expertise
Research and analysis
Meticulous attention to detail
High-level confidentiality
Expert time management
Adaptable to change
Corporate event logistics
Effective problem solving
Presentation development
HR administration
Human resources
Outstanding computer proficiency
Computer proficiency
Team leadership experience
Certification
- CAP - Certified Administrative Professional
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant
Gunderson Uniform and Linen
12.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Executive Assistant
Van Lieshout Law Office
03.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Executive Assistant Level 5
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
11.2021 - 06.2024Read More
Global Executive Assistant
Kimberly-Clark
11.2014 - 06.2021Read More
Executive HR/Finance Administrator
DHL Supply Chain
07.2012 - 11.2014Read More
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
BA from English
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Fox Valley Technical College
Microsoft Office Certification and Visual Basics
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Lincoln High School
High School Diploma
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Core Competencies
Executive calendar & travel management, board meetings, project coordination, event planning, expense management, meeting/agenda preparation, onboarding, payroll, discretion & executive presence, process improvement