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MADDIE GANKA

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Professional with strong background in executive support, adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Highly skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless office operations. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting flexibly to changing needs and priorities. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant / Sales Administrator

Envoy
03.2024 - Current
  • Designed and produced complete RFP responses using Adobe InDesign; self-taught in the software and completed a formal course
  • Created custom project cut sheets and marketing materials for RFP packages
  • Collaborated with partner firms on joint RFP submissions, coordinating deadlines and content
  • Printed, bound, and occasionally hand-delivered final RFP packages to ensure timely submission
  • Planned and executed high-profile events, including a rooftop event with 150+ attendees and public safety shooting event with 100+ participants
  • Coordinated logistics for events including catering, venue setup, RSVPs, and sponsor management
  • Organized and hosted multiple private dinners with Mayors, Commissioners, and local officials
  • Assisted in planning and logistics for trade shows, including booth setup and materials prep
  • Managed Commissioner gift deliveries: ordered custom notebooks, wrote personalized notes, packaged, and coordinated statewide distribution
  • Acted as executive assistant to the Vice President of Business Development, scheduling meetings and managing calendars
  • Coordinated and documented internal meetings including kickoff meetings and monthly project updates
  • Responded to inquiries sent to the company's main inbox, triaging and following up as needed
  • Tracked charitable and political contributions; ensured accurate documentation and invoicing
  • Submitted expense reports and managed conference/event registrations and hotel bookings for the team
  • Created branded conference presentations for events
  • Overhauled the company’s Mailchimp CRM: reviewed 3,200+ contacts, corrected data, and sorted them into accurate audience tags for better campaign targeting
  • Coordinated team attendance at conferences and industry events
  • Assisted with event logistics for groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies

Student Life Support Advisor

Hondros College of Nursing
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided advisement, support, and resources to new and progressing students to aid in student success and retention
  • Developed academic plans for at-risk students
  • Referred students to outside resources to support personal development
  • Maintained and monitored student grade reports and other personal documents.

Sales Representative

BestDrive Commercial Tire
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Adapted to and remained flexible in changing fast-paced work environment
  • Met with regular and prospective customers to build long-term customer relationships and networks
  • Generated leads and opportunities with prospective customers for market expansion and business growth
  • Responded promptly to customer queries to increase overall satisfaction
  • Provided product information to customers and aligned products with customer needs to boost satisfaction.

Marketing Assistant

Indianapolis Zoo
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Created pre-event planning decks and recap summary reports to aid in and demonstrate successful events
  • Assisted in creating and presenting ideas to company leaders for Sponsorship opportunities
  • Drafted, reviewed, and edited contracts for Sponsor Partnerships
  • Assisted in the execution and planning of special events, such as Company Picnics, Buyouts, and School Proms
  • Coordinated with vendors' transportation or delivery of materials and supplies for events.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Communications

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
06.2021

Skills

  • Administrative support
  • Strong problem solver
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Document preparation
  • Event planning
  • Business correspondence

Timeline

Executive Assistant / Sales Administrator

Envoy
03.2024 - Current

Student Life Support Advisor

Hondros College of Nursing
07.2023 - Current

Sales Representative

BestDrive Commercial Tire
10.2022 - 03.2023

Marketing Assistant

Indianapolis Zoo
05.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Communications

University of Southern Indiana