Lauren Walsh
Executive Assistant
Trumbull,Connecticut
Summary
Detail-oriented C-suite level assistant with 30+ years experience supporting Officers and teams, office management, complex scheduling and travel itineraries, and high-level customer interaction. Proven abilities to manage complex functions demanding honed multi-tasking skills. Organized, resourceful, anticipates next steps/needs.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to SVP Global Controller
GE Capital
Norwalk, CT
03.2013 - 04.2021
- Supported SVP Global Controller (GE Officer) and Controllership department. Role expanded in 2015 to include supporting Corporate Tax and FP&A departments, totaling 40-50 employees.
- Coordinated complex calendars/schedules using diplomacy and professional attitude.
- Managed process of setting up vendors in iProcurement, creating Purchase Orders, obtaining approvals, paying invoices and tracking documentation for $5MM+/year.
- Arranged international and domestic travel itineraries, including air and ground transportation, passports and visas, T&L reporting.
- Prepared preparations using Powerpoint for both internal and external audiences.
- Performed office manager responsibilities for three departments, including arranging office moves, supplies, meeting rooms, catering.
- Organized and coordinated off-site department conferences and on-site quarterly meetings.
Executive Assistant - Controllership
General Electric Company
Fairfield, CT
04.2008 - 01.2012
- Provided support to both Technical Controller and Operational Controller (GE Officers) of GE Company. Also supported their respective Staffs in Corporate Accounting 20+.
- Role was expanded in 2011 to support Deputy Controller and team of 20+.
- Extensive interaction with top executives of GE during quarterly financial document preparations/reviews.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
GE Money, GE Consumer Finance
Stamford, CT
04.1997 - 03.2008
- Supported President and CEO of a division of GE with 33,000+ employees worldwide.
- Effectively managed complicated schedules, frequent multi-country travel, contact with internal and external executives, handling consumer customer calls, attending and supporting GE Money annual meeting (800+ attendees).
- Arranged Corporate Air transport for planes/helicopters, limousines, company car ordering and mileage reporting.
- Prepared yearly GE Money schedule and calendar for all CEO level meetings and events.
- Maintained office floorplans, office assignments, and employee directory.
- Planned all executive review meetings held with each country team, and set up video links and prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in demanding and fast-paced environment, under pressure with multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to solve problems with diplomacy. Screened all calls and emails, organized files, maintained office supplies.
- Arranged year-off site celebration for local employees as well as frequent "happy hour" events and other employee notable luncheons, dinners, cruises.
- Frequently prepared and handled confidential and sensitive materials.
- Handled personal appointments, errands, and files for the President.
Executive Assistant in Executive Vice Presidents
GE Capital
Stamford, CT
05.1993 - 03.1997
- Supported Vice Presidents of Business Development and Human Resources. Provided back-up support to Legal and Finance VPs.
- Provided back-up administrative support to Executive Vice President.
- Prepared PowerPoint pitches, memos, filing, set up off-site meetings, candidate interviews.
- Coordinated move of 30-person office to new facilities.
- Handled many confidential materials related to Business Development and HR activities and projects.
- Arranged Corporate Air transport for executives including plants, helicopters and limousines. Maintained Company car records and monthly mileage reports.
Executive Assistant in Communications Departments
GE Capital
Stamford, CT
10.1989 - 04.1993
- Supported Managers of Corporate and Employee Communications and their staffs.
- Assisted in preparation of yearly GE Capital Annual Report, including proofreading, production orders and shipments.
- Editorial Assistant of GE Capital Times (monthly newspaper for worldwide GE Capital employees). Gathered information for articles and content.
- Editor of local monthly GE Capital employee newspaper.
- Coordinated and attended "Executive Dialogue" conferences for VIP customers (including guest speakers such as Henry Kissinger, Donald Reagan, Peter Uberroth).
- Production Assistant and Coordinator for live worldwide GE Capital Teleconferences to Employees (held twice per year by GE Capital CEO and Executives).
Junior to Executive Secretary Levels
General Foods Corporation
White Plains, NY
09.1980 - 10.1989
- Various roles in the FP&A, Strategic Planning, and food Divisions of General Foods Corporation, starting as junior secretary and progressing to administrative assistant to the CFO of the Food Service Products Division.
- Responsible for pitch preparation, travel arrangements, interview schedules, phone coverage, filing.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
University of Connecticut
09.1991 - 05.1997
Notary Public, 1990-current
01.1980 - 10.1981
Skills
Office administration
undefinedTimeline
Executive Assistant to SVP Global Controller
GE Capital
03.2013 - 04.2021
Executive Assistant - Controllership
General Electric Company
04.2008 - 01.2012
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
GE Money, GE Consumer Finance
04.1997 - 03.2008
Executive Assistant in Executive Vice Presidents
GE Capital
05.1993 - 03.1997
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
University of Connecticut
09.1991 - 05.1997
Executive Assistant in Communications Departments
GE Capital
10.1989 - 04.1993
Junior to Executive Secretary Levels
General Foods Corporation
09.1980 - 10.1989
Notary Public, 1990-current
01.1980 - 10.1981
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