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Laura H. Simons

Norwood,MA

Summary

Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 12+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant to the Bishop

The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
12.2018 - Current
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executive.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality for disciplinary and legal proceedings.
  • Maintained and managed CRM Dynamics database of more than 5,000 records.
  • Assisted in development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within workplace.
  • Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
  • Mentored colleagues as senior member of 5-person administrative team.

Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff

Episcopal Diocese Of Massachusetts
02.2013 - 12.2018
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained data in CRM Dynamics database of more than 5,000 records.
  • Responsible for management of governing bodies Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Advisory Board, Budget Committee and all subsidiary committees.
  • Provided professional administrative support during meetings of above bodies, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Organized and coordinated successful events including conventions, conferences and retreats for up to 650 attendees
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.

Office Administrator

Old North Church
11.2010 - 02.2013
  • Responsible for all administrative office duties: answering phones, database management, ordering office supplies, scheduling meetings and events.
  • Accountable for recording all financial information into QuickBooks, creating quarterly pledge reports, making weekly deposits and maintaining petty cash records
  • Published and distributed monthly newsletters, electronic weekly newsletters, parish directories and weekly Sunday bulletins
  • Improved workplace efficiency with the regular maintenance of office equipment and proactive troubleshooting of technical issues.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Administrative Assistant

Emmanuel Church
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Accountable for accurate financial record keeping of 200+ congregants
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Responsible for mailing financial statements, newsletters and other correspondence
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Supervision and organization of weekly events

Teaching Assistant

American University Business School
02.2007 - 06.2007
  • Read and graded assigned homework and tests
  • Researched information for an article professor was publishing
  • Wrote abstracts and summaries of articles to assist in the writing of various research papers

Intern

Putnam Investments
06.2006 - 08.2006
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
  • Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
  • Sorted, organized and maintained files.
  • Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
  • Helped in the completion of special projects as assigned and aided in the smooth transition of the company’s clients from one database to another.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Study Abroad

University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia

Some College (No Degree) -

American University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time management
  • Database Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Travel Coordination
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Certification

  • VISIONS, Inc (DEI) Training
  • Microsoft CRM Dynamics Training

Timeline

Executive Assistant to the Bishop

The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
12.2018 - Current

Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff

Episcopal Diocese Of Massachusetts
02.2013 - 12.2018

Office Administrator

Old North Church
11.2010 - 02.2013

Administrative Assistant

Emmanuel Church
01.2008 - 01.2010

Teaching Assistant

American University Business School
02.2007 - 06.2007

Intern

Putnam Investments
06.2006 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Northeastern University

Study Abroad

University of Sydney

Some College (No Degree) -

American University

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