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Karen Montgomery

Orlando,FL

Summary

Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills. Detail-oriented administrative professional with superb people-skills and public relations experience. Business-savvy with excellent decision-making skills. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes. Experienced Executive Secretary provides comprehensive administrative support to upper level team. Adept at managing calendars, preparing reports and coordinating meetings. Demonstrates excellent customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO's Assistant

Big Mikes Catering
02.2014 - Current
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Accounting Specialist

Hyatt Hotels Corp
01.1984 - 02.2017
  • Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
  • Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oakridge High
Orlando, FL
05-1982

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • File organization
  • Office administration
  • Strong problem solver
  • Phone etiquette
  • Information confidentiality
  • Professional and mature
  • Office management
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Invoice processing
  • Staff management

Timeline

CEO's Assistant

Big Mikes Catering
02.2014 - Current

Accounting Specialist

Hyatt Hotels Corp
01.1984 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Oakridge High
Karen Montgomery