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KRISTA FORMAN

KRISTA FORMAN

Executive Assistant
Aurora,CO

Summary

Resourceful and experienced Executive Assistant offering expertise in calendar management, travel coordination and administration. Confident and reliable professional with a bachelor's degree in business administration and management, along with three relevant certifications. Committed to providing exceptional administrative support and customer service while contributing to business growth and success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant

Kazmira
11.2019 - Current
  • Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Set-up conference room for meetings, host visitors and maintain zoom software for meetings.
  • Participate in key meetings, take meeting minutes, and handle confidential information.
  • Manage, execute, and launch several retail kiosks. Including hiring, training, and initial set-up.
  • Notary Public Certified, providing Notary assistance when required.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Post open jobs, coordinate 3-round interviews, and call references.
  • Onboarding for new hires including email creation, computer set up, desk set-up and supplies.
  • Provide marketing assistance and event planning for yearly Rockies games and Holiday parties.
  • Assist with personal assistant tasks, maintain multiple cars, arrange travel and purchases.
  • Coordinate catering monthly for meetings and birthday cake events.
  • Order office supplies, IT equipment, monitors, printers, and kitchen restocking.

Executive Assistant II

Charter Communications
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Served as Executive Assistant to the GVP of Advanced Engineering.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Coordinated meetings with executives and vendors.
  • Booked conference rooms, organized catering, and planned monthly birthday parties and quarterly events as necessary.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Point of contact for supply orders and equipment for the video department.

Executive Assistant

McREL International
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Served as Executive Assistant to the CEO, coordinated meetings, travel, presentations, and handouts.
  • Managed the ACEL Event for the CEO in Australia including travel, meetings, and event presentations.
  • Coordinated and scheduled quarterly board meetings, including flights, catering, board books and presentations.
  • Cooperated with marketing, assisting with campaign mailing and online research.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Assisted leadership with routine meetings, taking meeting minutes and updating documentation.
  • Coordinated catering for all events including training, board meetings and internal parties.
  • Arranged corporate events, such as Rockies’ Games and team building.
  • Assisted in the ordering, receiving, and distribution of all office supplies.
  • Assisted with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, and collating.

Executive Assistant

IBM
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Served as Executive Assistant to the CEO including prioritization of daily appointments, time-sensitive meetings, travel arrangements and expenses.
  • Assisted the Director of HR with e-mail coordination, scheduling interviews, new hire documents using HelloSign and reference checks.
  • Served as the Marketing Coordinator planning events (Booking hotels, contracts, website, and registration).
  • Assisted with Customer Days event planning, coordinating hotels, event space and catering.
  • Handled routine correspondence and materials as well as sensitive and confidential information and employee personnel files.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Assisted at the front desk answering phones, taking notes, and directing calls.
  • Coordinated the plan and execution to moving to another building, minimizing issues and stress.
  • Upon employee termination/separation, confirmed all items (keys, IDs, laptop etc.) have been returned.
  • Assisted in the ordering, receiving, and distribution of office supplies and building keys.
  • Prepared and modified documents including correspondence drafts, memos, and emails.
  • Performed other administrative and logistical duties as they arise and are assigned.

Executive Assistant

KSJ & Associates
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Served as Executive Assistant to the Branch Chief and Engineering Deputy for the Program Support Branch.
  • Quickly became a trusted assistant to the Branch Chief, and executive staff. Earned a reputation for maintaining a positive attitude and producing high-quality work.
  • Front desk administrator for DHA/SDD. Greet and escort visitors, monitor visitor sign in, provision visitor badges, manage conference room utilization. Secured DHHQ and Pentagon parking, captured meeting minutes and served as an admin.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Coordinated Program Support Taskers using Serena CATMS and CRM software coordinating signatures for approval.
  • Continuously update and maintain the Program Support Branch Roster, Org Chart, Directory and Distribution lists.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.

Store Manager

Radio Shack
04.2010 - 03.2015
  • Managed my own location and multiple locations.
  • Maintained above average sales growth for multiple consecutive months.
  • Monitor sales representatives to accomplish specific objectives.
  • Developed a sales strategy to achieve organizational sales goals and revenues.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Processed yearly inventories at specific locations including my store.
  • Maintained store appearance including product pricing and cleanliness.
  • Managed staffing such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Administration

Penn Foster College
Scranton, PA
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School
Bowling Green, KY
04.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Applications
  • Communication Skills
  • Calendar Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Travel Administration
  • Executive Presentations
  • Project Planning
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Business Development
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Event Planning

Certification

  • Executive Assistant Masterclass
  • Communicate with Confidence and Credibility
  • Success Tools and Strategies for Today's Top Assistants

Contract Projects

Executive Assistant II, Charter Communications 8/05/2019 — 11/27/2019

  • Served as Executive Assistant to the GVP of Advanced Engineering.
  • Booked conference rooms, organized catering, and planned monthly birthday parties and quarterly events as necessary.

Executive Assistant, McREL International 3/5/2019 — 7/23/2019

  • Served as Executive Assistant to the CEO, coordinated meetings, travel, presentations, and handouts.
  • Coordinated and scheduled quarterly board meetings, including flights, catering, board books and presentations.

Timeline

Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant

Kazmira
11.2019 - Current

Executive Assistant II

Charter Communications
08.2019 - 11.2019

Executive Assistant

McREL International
03.2019 - 07.2019

Executive Assistant

IBM
10.2017 - 02.2019

Executive Assistant

KSJ & Associates
07.2015 - 05.2017

Store Manager

Radio Shack
04.2010 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Administration

Penn Foster College

High School Diploma -

Greenwood High School
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