LAURIE A. L. CROFT
Springville,New York
Summary
Executive Assistant with over a decade at Baillie Lumber Company. Proven track record in negotiating cost-effective leases. Expert in office supplies management and streamlining operations for efficiency and cost reduction. Significantly increased yearly rebates through meticulous credit card program management. At Hadley Exhibits, initiated a pivotal accounting software program, enhancing project tracking and demonstrating exceptional project planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant Vice President and Director of Accounting and IT Systems
Baillie Lumber Company
04.2011 - Current
- Credit Card Program Manager - Increased usage of this program across all companies in the Baillie Group, that resulted in substantial increases in yearly rebates
- Other responsibilities for this program are but not limited to reviewing expense reports, managing spending limits, tracking fraud, training new users/account managers.
- Facility Manager – Streamlined the purchasing resulting in cost savings
- Liaison with the property management company on all building related issues, contracts, and upcoming projects.
- Lease Coordinator – Negotiate leases and purchases of copiers/printers to ensure efficient and cost-effective leases for the Baillie Group.
- Shipping Manager - Oversee FedEx and UPS programs and negotiate pricing schedules.
- Print Manager - Printing of various forms, business cards etc to maximize the best quality and pricing.
Hadley Exhibits
04.1999 - 11.2010
- Implemented accounting software program to streamline all project cost tracking, purchasing, inventory, accounts payable and receivable
- Initiated leases on printers and copiers that were cost-saving.
- Provided project management for several Hadley Exhibits projects as well as managing Trade Show clients.
- Buffalo Zoo / South American Rainforest Exhibits
- Buffalo Botanical Gardens/ Signage and Interactive Exhibits
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute/ History Exhibits, Volunteer and Reception areas
- Coordinated and managed project accounting, cost analysis and worked with accounts payable.
- Assisted Project Managers, managed project accounting and cost analysis, coordinated company travel and organized/managed Hadley Exhibits portfolio pages.
Education
Fashion Advertising and Design Degree -
Niagara College
Welland, Ontario, CanadaStudied Education and Fine Arts -
York University
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSkills
- Executive Support
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Project Management
- Expense Reporting
- Travel Arrangements
- File Organization and Retention
- Mail Handling
- Lease Negotiating
Timeline
Executive Assistant Vice President and Director of Accounting and IT Systems
Baillie Lumber Company
04.2011 - Current
Hadley Exhibits
04.1999 - 11.2010
Fashion Advertising and Design Degree -
Niagara College
Studied Education and Fine Arts -
York University
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