MELINDA S. PATRICK
Oak Lawn,IL
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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant/Officer in Procurement & Logistic Department
Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Manage front office personnel with Daily Routines, Special Projects and Payroll Reporting Administrator of Compliance Suite Database Conduct meetings with Vendors for varies projects (i.e. Maintenance, Office Renovations, and Raw Materials) Maintain timeline schedule for each job Generated acceptance letters, purchase orders, change orders, and ACH payments Prepare Monthly Budget Reports in SAP for Management Team Handle Payroll for Manufacturing & Transportation Groups Handle Production Incentive Program for Employees Schedule Monthly Safety Meetings for all shifts Set up potential candidates with interviewing staff Administrative Assistant Research P & L Entries and Accruals Set up weekly meetings with Production & Quality Groups Report, Research, and Resolve Invoice Discrepancies Check Ad Hoc and SAP GUI reports for any discrepancy and updates Handle Petty Cash Reconciliation for the Branch Handle Payroll for Manufacturing and Transportation Group Handle background, reference and Drug Screen for applicants
Sales Coordinator
Snapple Beverage Group
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Developed and Executed Distribution Profile Directory Designed reports utilizing Act!4.0 Database Maintained Sure Fax export Database Coordinated Quarterly Training Seminars for the Sales Force Research outstanding invoices and assign appropriate coding for payment Handled special projects (I.e. MVP Project, Summer Merchandise Specialist Program) Significant Accomplishment: Created Distributor's Profile Directory for Senior Management Added Responsibility in Operation Department Account Manager Reduced incorrect delivers and back orders by 38% Support & Assist Zone Vice President in achieving cost reduction targets
Executive Assistant
Coca-Cola Beverage Service
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Supported Several Managers and Supervisors in the Finance Department Developed/Managed departmental Operating Budget Report Tracked and reported monthly internal and agency minority spending Developed and maintained extensive department project and reading files Created Performance Appraisals for Management
Education
AAS - Data Processing
Iona College (Elizabeth Seton College)
New Rochelle, New YorkSkills
- Executive administrative support
- Office administration
- Administrative coordination
- Proficient in problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Reduced annual employee training costs by more than 30% by implementing new company division policies.
- Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 150+ employees.
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of Sale Kick Off Project.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
Timeline
Executive Assistant/Officer in Procurement & Logistic Department
Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
01.2001 - 01.2012
Sales Coordinator
Snapple Beverage Group
01.1996 - 01.2000
Executive Assistant
Coca-Cola Beverage Service
01.1991 - 01.1996
AAS - Data Processing
Iona College (Elizabeth Seton College)
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