JILL KEDDY
Springdale,AR
Summary
Proven Executive with a track record of success in corporate environments. Expertise in policy, procedure, and process improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency, increase productivity, and maintain high-quality standards. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Skilled in problem-solving with excellent communication abilities. Confidential and dedicated to ensuring project success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Global CEO
4media group
Bentonville, AR
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
- Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
- Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Happy Egg
Rogers, AR
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided daily support to the CEO and other Sr Leadership Team.
- Proactively manages/maintains complex calendars, anticipating conflicts.
- Serves as a liaison/extension of the executive team for stakeholders.
- Active project management tasks for various Board, Senior Team, etc.
- Keeps a pulse on business & solves potential issues before they arise
- Managed SLT to keep priorities on track and the business moving forward.
- Plans and executes corporate meetings and other business events
- Facilitated board meeting agendas and distributed support materials in advance for successful sessions.
Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager
CROSSMARK - Sam's Club Events
Rogers, AR
11.2018 - 03.2023
- Executed special projects in response to executive requests, built presentation decks for CEO.
- Scheduled new hire orientation, guided new hire through on-boarding and explained new hire documentation requirements to facilitate HR.
- Verified operation of IT equipment by completing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Developed and implemented an effective office Newsletter, with riveting business and social content.
- Coordinated logistics for conferences and seminars, including travel arrangements and venue reservations.
- Coordinated executive and senior management vacation, day-to-day meeting and travel schedules.
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Arkansas Connections Academy
Bentonville, AR
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Improved office efficiency, managing client correspondence, record tracking, and data communications.
- Purchased/coordinated,/distributed materials for maintenance functions and used by personnel.
- Event coordination and marketing for all district field trips throughout AR gathered and analyzed data from events.
- Planned and executed internal marketing for student enrollment recruitment.
- Collaborated with social media manager to create content for social media pages, launched School Talent show campaign.
- Photographed special events and head-shots for all employees and video production for social media.
External Marketing Coordinator
Integrated Medical
Rogers , AR
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Collaborated in the development of promotional events and workshop procedures.
- Oversaw marketing for new services, including public relations, direct mail pieces, workshops, social media, and e-mail campaign.
- 83% increase in 5 Star rated patient social media reviews with internal marketing plans.
- Added 5,000 Veterans as potential patients, partnering with the Pain Management VA Doctor, increased new patients by 200%.
- Leveraged industry trends and competitive analyses to improve marketing campaign performance.
- Aided senior leadership by executing comprehensive administrative and marketing support.
Teacher's Assistant - Special Education
Bentonville Public Schools
Bentonville, AR
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Assisted writing and editing grant applications, awarded an estimated $11k in classroom grants yearly, with an additional $28k in Medicaid grants.
- Implemented Training plans for other aids and supervision of other aids.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by implementing IEPs and using a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy students, effectively diffusing situations.
- Collaborated with teachers to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
RDI External Health Coordinator
The Autism Group, Inc
San Diego, CA
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Implemented a relationship development intervention home tutoring program for a client with special needs.
- Communicated with patients and medical staff to convey important information and facilitate smooth unit operations.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency's mission and philosophy.
Closing Manager and Teacher
Mary's Little Lamb's Preschool
Bentonville, AR
02.2009 - 09.2012
- Created agendas and communication materials for a classroom of 24 preschools.
- Supervised Team of Assistants.
- Implemented record system for vaccinations via computer and hard copy files.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Communications
12.2017
Associate of Arts - Business Communications
12.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams
- Travel Administration
- Tableau Data Analysis
- Google Analytics Certified
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe, Lightroom, Adobe Indesign
- Asana - Advanced Project Mng Certification
- Video Editing & Production, Adobe Premier, Invideo
- Expensify
Additional Information
- CROSSMARK - Sam's Club Events | International B.R.I.D.G.E.S Award nomination
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Global CEO - 4media group
08.2022 - 08.2023
Executive Assistant to the CEO - Happy Egg
03.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Executive Assistant & Office Manager - CROSSMARK - Sam's Club Events
11.2018 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent - Arkansas Connections Academy
07.2017 - 11.2018
External Marketing Coordinator - Integrated Medical
12.2016 - 03.2017
Teacher's Assistant - Special Education - Bentonville Public Schools
08.2013 - 12.2016
RDI External Health Coordinator - The Autism Group, Inc
09.2012 - 07.2013
Closing Manager and Teacher - Mary's Little Lamb's Preschool
02.2009 - 09.2012
Arkansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Communications
BYU-Idaho - Associate of Arts, Business Communications
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