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Kathy Van Dyke

Aurora,IL

Summary

Dedicated executive assistant with 25 years of experience streamlining operations for busy executives. Strong project management skills enable efficient multitasking and adaptability in unexpected situations. Proven expertise in generating data and charting for leadership team reports, creating compelling presentations in planning quarterly earnings calls, board meetings, and internal communications. Interested in special event coordination, program management, and distribution, leveraging my planning skills. Currently providing home health care, looking to return to the pace and exhilaration of working as a collaborative team.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Assisting Hands
06.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated the design of mentally and physically stimulating activities in partnership with families.
  • Maintained detailed records of services provided and assessment of physical and mental condition.

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

CTS Corp
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed extensive executive-level calendar tasks to ensure seamless operations of daily activities.
  • Efficiently managed meeting materials, travel, and activities for executives and board members.

Executive Assistant

CMC Materials
03.2000 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated in the creation of agendas and slide content, and prepared documents for communicating internal and external messaging.
  • Successfully organized and oversaw a variety of events and projects, such as global celebrations, global business card management, global training, departmental team building, and safety initiatives. Managed travel arrangements, schedules, negotiated contracts, arranged daily transportation, and catering services.
  • Managed monthly expenses and coordinated the procurement of marketing and promotional materials.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Iowa State University

Skills

  • Senior Executive and Board Member Support
  • Global Event Planning
  • Strategic Meeting Coordination
  • International Travel Management
  • Budget Allocation
  • Presentation Development
  • Focus on Customer Experience
  • Microsoft 365 and MS Project

Timeline

Caregiver

Assisting Hands
06.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

CTS Corp
02.2022 - 09.2022

Executive Assistant

CMC Materials
03.2000 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Iowa State University
Kathy Van Dyke