Ellen Booker
Personal Assistant
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Farm Manager
Booker Show Horses
Greensboro , NC
09.2013 - Current
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
Personal Assistant
Purrington Moody Weil
Greensboro, NC
01.2014 - 10.2019
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Experienced with productivity tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Docs and Sheets, ClickUp and Asana.
- Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Provided multifaceted services to professionals by managing mail, scheduling appointments and other administrative tasks.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Coordinated appointments with medical professionals.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Wedding Coordinator
The Matthews House
Cary, NC
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Coordinated with vendors in securing necessary supplies and services for wedding.
- Supervised personnel and directed in wedding task administration and completion.
- Helped bridal couple select wedding decorations and floral arrangements, menus and music.
- Worked closely with clients to develop personalized wedding plan that fit within budget.
- Planned and created centerpieces, bouquets and floral arrangements for decorating wedding venues.
- Established and managed communications with vendors, confirming service and supply delivery.
- Completed final reviews of ceremony and banquet area setups to resolve last-minute issues.
- Organized logistics and prioritized tasks for small to large-scale weddings.
- Collaborated with bridal couple to achieve expectations and vision for wedding.
- Scheduled appointments with potential clients to discuss wedding plans.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
- Developed and adhered to timelines to keep ceremony and reception running smoothly.
- Liaised between wedding venues, vendors and engaged couple to help plan and deliver successful event.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Education
Associate Degree - Animal Husbandry
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 08.1994 - 12.1997
Skills
Overseeing employees
undefinedTimeline
Personal Assistant
Purrington Moody Weil
01.2014 - 10.2019
Assistant Farm Manager
Booker Show Horses
09.2013 - Current
Wedding Coordinator
The Matthews House
06.2012 - 10.2014
Associate Degree - Animal Husbandry
North Carolina State University
08.1994 - 12.1997
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