I am a resourceful, organized and detail-oriented executive assistant with more than 35 years of expertise and experience in the full spectrum of administrative support. A cooperative team player with ownership mentality and a track record of delivering the highest quality output for the executives I support.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to both the Vice President Global Security and the Associate General Counsel, Legal Department
ARAMARK Corporation
Philadelphia
02.2016 - Current
Responsibilities include: Payroll Processer (Kronos) for the Legal Department; submits payroll biweekly Prepare monthly transmittal form of former employee’s restitution payments; prepare and send to accounts payable department in Nashville, TN
Maintain accurate records (Riskonnect) of all former employees required to make monthly restitution payments
Keep accurate restitution payment records in company’s database
Handles requests related to incoming mail
Provides general support, i.e., maintains supervisors' calendars, coordinates scheduling of conference calls and meetings, etc
Ensures matters are handled in supervisor's absence
Handles confidential information.
Assistant to Associate General Counsel, Legal Department
ARAMARK Corporation
Philadelphia
05.1996 - 02.2016
Responsibilities included: Preparing and/or reviewing contracts and amendments for attorneys review
Managing contract administration activities, including interacting with business unit personnel and response to requests for information, and maintenance of detailed tracking log for heavy volume of contracts
Proofreading all documents for accuracy of content and consistency, as well as grammar and spelling
Providing telephone coverage for immediate supervisors and cluster members; taking accurate and complete phone messages
Assisting callers whenever possible
Handling requests related to incoming email/mail when requested
Providing general support, making copies, sending/receiving faxes in a timely manner, scheduling conference calls, coordinates scheduling of meetings maintains supervisors' calendars, , etc
Handling travel arrangements; completing expense reports in a timely manner
Maintaining logs for various purposes and/or maintaining tickler system/files
Assembling and organizing documents for complex matters, i.e
Litigation, acquisitions, divestitures, etc
Assembling, organizing, and distributing documents for large-scale meetings and special projects
Ensuring matters are handled in supervisor's absence
Handling confidential information.
Stock Transfer Agent and Administrator
Aramark Corporation
Philadelphia
04.1990 - 04.1996
Responsibilities included: Using ARAMARK’s Shareholder Processing System (computerized), providing and maintaining the records of all share activity both on hard copy and in the computer system; review and input all data regarding share transactions and data maintenance in the computer system, as well as monitoring the issuance of stock certificates to prevent unauthorized issuance, strong attention to detail, assist in conversion from prior system to current system
Reporting to and working closely with the Assistant General Counsel; working under very minimal supervision using own judgment and initiative; working closely with all levels of Senior Management, stockholders (both employees and non-employees), and staff members of other departments; routinely performing under pressure, handling confidential information with discretion, strong interaction via telephone and mail with directors, executives and other stockholders, keeping extremely complex information highly organized
Drafting and preparing correspondence and maintaining telephone contact with over 1,500 shareholders as needs and questions arise concerning their ARAMARK holdings; researching stock issuances and cancellations as necessary; supplying forms for Replacement of Lost Certificates and Share Transfers to stockholders who request them; reviewing completed forms when they are returned, processing as well as cancelling shares upon sales and terminations, issuing new certificates; tracking lost certificates; transporting checks to the Accounting Department; and establishing and maintaining the Shareholder Filing System.
Executive Assistant to both the Executive Director of Corporate Contributions and the Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman
ARAMARK Corporation (Formerly ARA Services)
Philadelphia, PA
04.1986 - 01.1990
Responsibilities included: Maintaining the appointment calendar for the Executive Director
Daily taking shorthand, transcribing memos, correspondence, and documents
Preparing letters to organizations regarding contributions and following up on all correspondence
Handling distribution of free tickets to various events to employees
Preparing the board room for quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors
Reserving hotel accommodations for all Board members; establishing travel arrangements
Strong interaction with Board of Directors and Senior Management
Maintaining the filing system.
Senior Secretary to both the Vice President of Operations and the Marketing Director
ARA Services, Inc., ARA Managed Logistics Systems, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
07.1984 - 02.1986
General Responsibilities included: Organizing and establishing controls for office management
Daily transcribing memos, correspondence, and documents
Establishing travel arrangements
Preparing visual aid materials for Executive presentations, i.e
PowerPoint
Establishing and maintaining the General filing system
Marketing Responsibilities included: Developing comprehensive mailing lists for the Division; coordinating and processing mass mailings to target markets; developing and maintaining a tracking system for all leads
Preparing and Word Processing all bid proposals
Coordinating all trade show/convention set-up and shipping arrangements
Establishing and maintaining the Marketing filing system.
Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Mantua Human Services
Philadelphia
02.1982 - 07.1984
Responsibilities included: Scheduling, taking and transcribing minutes of the weekly Executive Staff Meetings
Maintaining the appointment calendar for the Director of Clinical Services (Psychiatrist)
Daily transcribing memos and correspondence
Personal and telephone receiving
Assisting in the preparation for regulatory inspections
Developing and revising forms for both the Clinical and Administrative departments
Establishing and maintaining the Executive filing system.
Editorial Services Supervisor
Dorland & Sweeney, Inc.
Philadelphia
10.1978 - 12.1981
Responsibilities included: Daily transcribing memos and correspondence; typing manuscripts and advertisements
Producing editorial materials; meeting deadlines for various projects
In charge of all work coming in and going out of the Copy Department
Establishing and maintaining the Copy Department's filing system