Laura Garland
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional customer service and administrative support skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to CEO & CMO
Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA)
05.2023 - Current
- Key responsibilities include but aren't limited to: Conference and event preparation, calendar & travel management, and drafting correspondence on behalf of both the CEO & CMO.
Executive Assistant & Program Manager to SVP
National Urban League (NUL)
02.2023 - 04.2023
- EA responsibilities include but aren't limited to: Management of SVP calendar, Draft, review and send correspondence on behalf of SVP, Board meeting prep
- Project Manager responsibilities included but not limited to: Develop and implement policies & practices to promote DEI, ensuring HR compliance, Monthly site visits to NUL's national affiliate offices to help create & rollout DEI curriculum.
HR Consultant
NY Enrichment Group (NYEG)
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist C-Level executives with recruitment, maintain employee records, assist with payroll processing, and provide administrative support to all employees
- Additional tasks include: Meet with President and VPs to define HR issues, goals, and compliance requirements, Develop company-specific HR models, Recommend solutions and provide advice on HR policies, procedures, and tools, Oversee the implementation and integration of new policies, procedures, tools, and strategies.
Academic Consultant
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
01.2022 - 02.2022
Executive Assistant & HR Director
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
04.2019 - 12.2021
Director of Faculty & Student Coordination
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
02.2017 - 04.2019
Administrative Assistant
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
06.2016 - 02.2017
Executive Assistant to the President
Essex County College
08.2014 - 01.2016
Receptionist & Executive Assistant to CBO
POPSUGAR Media
12.2013 - 03.2014
Operations Manager & Personal Assistant
Ricardo Rojas Salon
01.2012 - 12.2013
Visual Merchandiser & Customer Service
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
10.2009 - 10.2011
Contracted, Visual Merchandiser & Customer Service
Barnes & Noble
09.2009 - 09.2010
Internship - Administrative Assistant
Ford Foundation
05.2008 - 08.2009
Education
AIHR - Academy to Innovate HR
07.2023
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Harvard Business School Online
04.2020
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Pace University - Lubin School of Business
10.2019
BA - undefined
CUNY - Lehman College
05.2010
Skills
- Executive Support
- HR Management
- Customer Service & Hospitality
- Office Management
- Staff Management
- Expense Reporting & Budget Management
Timeline
Executive Assistant to CEO & CMO
Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA)
05.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant & Program Manager to SVP
National Urban League (NUL)
02.2023 - 04.2023
HR Consultant
NY Enrichment Group (NYEG)
08.2022 - 12.2022
Academic Consultant
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
01.2022 - 02.2022
Executive Assistant & HR Director
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
04.2019 - 12.2021
Director of Faculty & Student Coordination
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
02.2017 - 04.2019
Administrative Assistant
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
06.2016 - 02.2017
Executive Assistant to the President
Essex County College
08.2014 - 01.2016
Receptionist & Executive Assistant to CBO
POPSUGAR Media
12.2013 - 03.2014
Operations Manager & Personal Assistant
Ricardo Rojas Salon
01.2012 - 12.2013
Visual Merchandiser & Customer Service
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
10.2009 - 10.2011
Contracted, Visual Merchandiser & Customer Service
Barnes & Noble
09.2009 - 09.2010
Internship - Administrative Assistant
Ford Foundation
05.2008 - 08.2009
AIHR - Academy to Innovate HR
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Harvard Business School Online
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Pace University - Lubin School of Business
BA - undefined
CUNY - Lehman College
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