Heather Dadey
South Abington Twp,PA
Summary
Forward-thinking Executive Assistant accomplished in aiding company leaders with key functions. Gifted at managing busy schedules, organizing projects and providing stellar administrative support to executive team. Analyzes, prioritizes and completes tasks with professionalism and sound judgment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to the President
Keystone College
La Plume, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Provide support to the President and Board of Trustees in communication, coordination, analytical tasks, and secretarial duties
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and decorum while supporting the President in administrative matters
- Schedule meetings, manage the President's schedule, and ensure confidentiality in handling sensitive information and records
- Maintain the college policy database and participate in several committees including assessment and risk management
- Collaborate with the Board Chair and President to develop meeting agendas aligned with fiduciary oversight and strategic priorities
- Coordinate and attend various committee meetings, recording and publishing meeting minutes
- Streamline and edit presentations for the Board
- Manage the online portal for distributing materials, maintain the Board calendar, and organize Board events
- Assist with Board self-assessments and facilitate evaluations
- Support recruitment efforts of new trustees, ensure compliance with policies, and stay updated on best practices.
Principal's Secretary
Abington Heights Middle School
Clarks Summit, PA
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Named Support Staff Member of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year
- Collaborated with the principal to develop a master schedule for four grade levels and scheduled 1,100 students for classes, ensuring course requests were met and accommodating IEP directives for special education students
- Proficiently learned and trained staff on a new Student Information System (Infinite Campus), entered course data and created ad hoc reports
- Managed substitute coverage for multiple absent teachers daily and assisted with PSSA testing coordination
- Approved para-professional and aide hours with payroll and managed the Student Activities Account budget
- Organized the 8th Grade Class Day ceremony, including rentals, student awards, and program design
- Maintained the school's Facebook page, drafted communications for parents and staff, handled new student registrations, and performed various office duties such as copier maintenance, answering phones, and visitor assistance.
Substitute Teacher
Kelley Services, Education Division
Clarks Summit, PA
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Taught classes in the middle and elementary schools of the Abington Heights School District
- Followed lesson plans and maintained discipline of large classrooms
- Assisted the learning support instructor in an elementary classroom
First Notice of Loss Representative
Kemper Insurance
Moosic, PA
12.2008 - 12.2014
- Chosen as a member of a select team responsible for assisting clients with rentals and total loss assignments
- First point of contact for clients filing home and auto insurance claims as well as directing other non-claim related calls
- Responsible for gathering a large amount of information in a fast-paced call center environment while also maintaining a level of empathy for callers
- Secretary of the 'fun committee', planning several events a month to boost morale and prompt teamwork
- Assisting with entering fan mail and glass claims when required.
Senior Manager of Events
AllianceBernstein
White Plains, NY
07.1999 - 07.2006
- Planned conferences of varying sizes for thousands of attendees nationwide, managing every aspect from inception to post-event evaluations
- Oversaw the creation, proofreading, and distribution of event invitations, reminders, and confirmations via mail and email
- Coordinated with marketing managers to ensure events aligned with company standards
- Negotiated contracts with top-tier venues, organized menus, developed floor plans, and executed events seamlessly
- Managed marketing materials and assisted clients with conference inquiries
- Conducted analyses to enhance service and identify growth opportunities, collaborating with the Marketing Director to optimize budgets
- Trained new marketing managers comprehensively in event planning
- Ensured quality control in mailing lists and campaigns
- Progressed through promotions to Administrative Officer in 2000, Senior Manager of Events in 2005, and Administrative VP in 2006.
Regional Marketing Manager
Bernstein Investment Research and Management
New York, NY
01.1997 - 07.1999
- Planned hundreds of events ranging from 15 to 300 attendees
- Trained financial advisors and associates in event management
- Helped develop computerized registration system.
FA Receptionist
Bernstein Investment Research and Management
New York, NY
08.1996 - 01.1997
- Answered phones and distributed faxes for 50 financial advisors and 100+ financial associates
- Assisted office managers with administrative projects such as filing, formatting Excel spreadsheets, and letter writing
- Promoted after 3 months to Regional Marketing Liaison.
Database Assistant/Customer Service Representative
AllianceBernsteinSteck Vaughn Publishing
Austin, TX
10.1994 - 08.1996
- Entered ISBN numbers for thousands of titles
- Proofread catalogs for mistakes in text and ISBN numbers
- Assisted homeschooling parents with educational material selections
- Assisted customers with orders and issues.
Financial Aid Assistant
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX
09.1990 - 09.1994
- Processed loan applications
- Performed skip-trace research
- Greeted students at the front counter.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX05.1994
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Program Design
- Events Management
- Project Coordination
- Budgeting
- Presentation Skills
- Calendar Management
- Risk Management
- Business Writing
- Project Management
- Research
- Excel spreadsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Proofreading
- CRM Software
- Data collection
- Travel Planning
- Document Preparation
- Expense Reporting
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Association of Governing Boards Certified Board Professional, January 2023
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the President
Keystone College
10.2021 - Current
Principal's Secretary
Abington Heights Middle School
11.2017 - 09.2021
Substitute Teacher
Kelley Services, Education Division
04.2015 - 11.2017
First Notice of Loss Representative
Kemper Insurance
12.2008 - 12.2014
Senior Manager of Events
AllianceBernstein
07.1999 - 07.2006
Regional Marketing Manager
Bernstein Investment Research and Management
01.1997 - 07.1999
FA Receptionist
Bernstein Investment Research and Management
08.1996 - 01.1997
Database Assistant/Customer Service Representative
AllianceBernsteinSteck Vaughn Publishing
10.1994 - 08.1996
Financial Aid Assistant
St. Edward's University
09.1990 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
St. Edward's University
- Association of Governing Boards Certified Board Professional, January 2023
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