Melanie Anderson
Sr Administrative Assistant
Mound,MN
Summary
Adept at transforming administrative challenges into streamlined, efficient processes, I leveraged my expertise at Target to enhance team productivity and manage complex schedules with precision. My knack for problem-solving and relationship-building, coupled with proficiency in SmartSheet and Microsoft Office, has consistently driven project success and executive satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to COS and CIO
Target
Brooklyn Park, USA
11.2021 - Current
- Addressed high-priority challenges with discretion using advanced administrative expertise.
- Introduced an optimized system for managing and monitoring team budgets effectively.
- Streamlined event preparation process by leveraging Smartsheet solutions for consistent accuracy in managing large-scale Demo Day initiatives.
- Trained new employees on administrative procedures.
- Processed invoices and payments through an automated system.
- Managed executive travel arrangements with attention to detail.
- Delivered support services to senior leadership.
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Beckman Coulter
Chaska, USA
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
- Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Great River Energy
Maple Grove, USA
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings of that included over 150 Board Members
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and senior management group
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/IT PROJECT COORDINATOR
Optum
Eden Prairie, USA
01.2012 - 04.2018
- Provided administrative project support to project team of over 1300 team members and key stakeholders from origination through implementation and produced timely and accurate project status and performance reports, plan revisions, change notices and ad hoc reports regarding project
- Coordinated project pipeline and assignments
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to intervene in mistakes or delays quickly
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and took corrective action as needed
- Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MNSkills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Relationship and Team Building
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Video Conferencing Software
- Executive Presentations
- Travel Arrangement Coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- One Note
- Visio
- Adobe Photoshop
- SharePoint
- Concur
- WebEx
- MS Teams
- Jabber
- Slack
- Zoom
- Project Management
- Monday
- SmartSheet
- DocuSign
- OneDrive
Certification
- Google Project Management March 2023
Timeline
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to COS and CIO
Target
11.2021 - Current
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Beckman Coulter
10.2019 - 11.2021
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Great River Energy
04.2018 - 08.2018
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/IT PROJECT COORDINATOR
Optum
01.2012 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Bemidji State University
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