Experienced individual providing high-quality administrative support to various departments. Highly organized and detail-oriented with great multitasking and task prioritization skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home
01.2018 - Current
For the past 6 years I have taken time to raise my 2 girls.
Meeting Assistant
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine
01.2021 - 01.2022
Coordinated Young Surgeons grant program for 2021 and 2022 ISASS conference
Point person for all young surgeons applying for grant
Organized all data for young surgeons attending ISASS
On site contact for young surgeons
Assisted with registration at the conference
Executive Assistant
University of Chicago
02.2012 - 02.2018
Heavy Calendar management for executive team
Travel planner for executive team
Meeting planning for several departmental committees including creating itinerary, taking minutes, booking room, catering, presentation preparation and communication to all committee members
Take minutes at all meetings (5+ a week)
Planned and executed campus wide flu program for 3 years
Event Planning for meetings and social events for staff, students and campus partners ranging from 5-100 people
Executive assistant to executive team which consisted of six individuals
Submit billing and payment of six department accounts and manage sub accounts spreadsheet for all business aspects
Create, write and manage departmental monthly newsletter
Interviewing and hiring staff and temporary workers for various positions
Train staff for various positions
Complete expense reports for executive team
Managing interview process for high level positions including scheduling intense interview schedules with 25+ interviewers
Onboarding new hires
Complete and file all paperwork for new hires
Create policies and procedures for the entire department
Office management
Special projects
Post job openings and manage job search for department openings.
Executive Assistant/ Office Manager, •Executive
Windstream
07.2006 - 02.2012
Assistant to Vice President of Chicago sales and Regional Directors
Assist the 4 Regional Directors in managing the sales team with a total of 25 sales representatives
Book travel for Vice President and Regional Directors along with travel for sales representatives for meetings and training
Complete expense reports, file, scan receipts
Pay invoices, cost code, and manage vendors
Scheduling meetings, managing calendars and setting up meetings for all parties
Create detailed reports for sales, regional director, and vice president so they are able to obtain all information needed to manage their accounts
Manage all orders from point of signature to the beginning of the install process
Communicate with customers on an overview of their order and answer any questions they may have regarding their purchase
Coordinate interviews and schedule day of interview
Train and assist new hires on office procedures
Train and assist sales representatives on company programs, order details, and products
Planning all office events for prospects and current customers
Assist or create all necessary paperwork needed to finalize the sale, including obtaining all products, pricing, and company information for each prospect
In charge of supplying and purchasing all necessary sales tools and supplies for the entire office of 40 employees
Place service calls on printers and office equipment
Assistant Broker/Executive assistant
Sterling Underwriters Agency
10.2005 - 07.2006
Oversee and manage over 5,000 clientele files and records
Maintain constant communication with clients in an effort to maintain strong relationships with clients and business
Update and manage all agent and company files
Serve as liaison between agents and insurance companies on the client’s behalf
Assist brokers with developing stronger business relationships with clients and providing advisory support on projects
Design all marketing newsletters impacting 700 agents throughout the U.S.
Coordinate all client lists, invitations, and programming for firm events
Schedule travel arrangements, rental cars, and personal business for president of the company.
Education
Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Merchandising
Eastern Illinois University
May 2005
Skills
I am a highly organized and efficient executive assistant with over 9 years of experience with C level executives As executive assistant I handled complex travel arrangements, calendar management, expense reports, and meeting and event planning for entire department of 50 employees I managed large projects including running the campus wide flu program where I purchased supplies, coordinated locations, marketing, staff schedules and hiring of temp staff I exude professionalism and organizational skills I perform well under pressure and love being pulled in all directions
Budgeting
Planning meetings, events, and philanthropies
Google Suite, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Work, Microsoft Works, Microsoft word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Concur, LinkedIn, introductory level of CAD
Affiliations
Certification in Wedding Planning- Certification through the Wedding Institute, a division of Lovegevity Inc.
- Assisted wedding planner for events. Duties include: in charge of room setup, decorating, and overseeing caterers.
- Free Lancing for an events company. Duties include: oversee caterer, event set up, finalize details.
- Club Corp Committee. Duties include: bringing ideas to the table for events, planning city picnic for 80 + employees, and serving as the liaison for event details to our region.
Timeline
Meeting Assistant
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine
01.2021 - 01.2022
Stay at Home
01.2018 - Current
Executive Assistant
University of Chicago
02.2012 - 02.2018
Executive Assistant/ Office Manager, •Executive
Windstream
07.2006 - 02.2012
Assistant Broker/Executive assistant
Sterling Underwriters Agency
10.2005 - 07.2006
Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Merchandising