GENINE A BARNETT
Englishtown,USA
Summary
Business Manager with events, communications, development and operations experience for Sotheby’s, Christie’s and the American Red Cross providing strategy, solutions and service to senior executives, high-profile clients and key vendors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Brooks Group Insurance Agency, LLC
Manalapan, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Executive Assistant to support C-level executives to coordinate tasks, highly organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker in a fast-paced environment with a multi-line wholesaler in the property and casualty marketplace providing coverage on both an excess & surplus (E&S) and admitted basis.
- Executive day-to-day administrative tasks.
- Respond to urgent inbound requests, e-mails and scheduling updates.
- Conduct research on various industries and topics.
Executive and Personal Assistant to co-CEO’s, Chief Relationship Officer and Chief Growth Officer
Sapro, Inc.
USA, Southern Africa and India
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed calendars, scheduling, international travel plans and itineraries for senior executive management.
- Prepared Canva and Power Point Presentations
- General office management and supply ordering
- Contract Position
Business Manager and Centre of Expertise Liaison, Executive Management
American Red Cross, Greater New York Region
New York, NY
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Supported Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officers and Senior Management Team on business policies, systems and communications in Finance, Human Resources, personal schedules and other areas.
- Was the “go-to problem-solver” and “expeditor” through diplomacy and research, analysis, training and reports on business needs.
- Supported communications for disaster-relief response to Hurricane Harvey and Superstorm Sandy, the largest American Red Cross disaster since Hurricane Katrina.
- Provided flawless planning, execution and promotion service for fundraising events and strategies for six-figure donors, politicians and prospects.
- Created, maintained and disseminated directory entries and employee biographies for comprehensive database.
- Executive Support
- Communications and Marketing
Team Leader, Art Transport, Operations
Christie’s, Inc.
New York, NY
10.2002 - 01.2011
- Supported Managing Partner and COO to maximize their business development time by providing research, analysis, logistics, client proposals and budgeting.
- Liaised directly with celebrity clients on such important matters in compliance with tax laws.
- Saved over $1 million in annual operating costs by originating an analysis of handling international shipments and making recommendations, which were adopted throughout the organization.
- Organized global and domestic inbound and outbound tours and exhibitions for highest value and volume departments, including Impressionists, Modern Art and Private Sales, applying several jurisdictions’ laws.
- Supported high stakes events, such as Telephone Bidding, Live Auction Bids and Special Events which were critical to PR, sales and client development objectives.
- Trained executive-level staff in policies; developed and delivered training materials still in use today.
- Researched for Post-War Contemporary department and wrote an essay that was published in the May 2010 sale catalogue
- Assisted at evening sales, including Green Auction, Post-War Contemporary and Impressionist Modern sales
- Worked as phone bidder
- Executive Support
- Logistics
- Marketing and Events
- Training
Inventory Management, Operations, Floater Program
Sotheby’s, Inc.
New York, NY
10.2001 - 10.2002
- Responsible for logistics and inventory management, unclaimed property, and third-party storage facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and Art History, Minor in Women’s Studies
University of Rochester
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Oxford University, University College
Oxford, EnglandSkills
- Thrives in collaborative, fast-paced and competitive professional environments experiencing change
- Builds relationships that impact business revenue, profit and efficiency
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Brooks Group Insurance Agency, LLC
11.2024 - Current
Executive and Personal Assistant to co-CEO’s, Chief Relationship Officer and Chief Growth Officer
Sapro, Inc.
07.2022 - 10.2022
Business Manager and Centre of Expertise Liaison, Executive Management
American Red Cross, Greater New York Region
01.2011 - 12.2013
Team Leader, Art Transport, Operations
Christie’s, Inc.
10.2002 - 01.2011
Inventory Management, Operations, Floater Program
Sotheby’s, Inc.
10.2001 - 10.2002
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Oxford University, University College
Bachelor of Arts - English and Art History, Minor in Women’s Studies
University of Rochester