Melissa Harris
Norristown
Summary
Detail-oriented Administrative Professional skilled in travel coordination and expense processing. Enhances team collaboration and streamlines operations through effective calendar management and event planning. Recognized for problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced environments. Combines strong work ethic with adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Support III
Merck/GRACS Vaccines & Infectious Disease
Upper Gwynedd
03.2025 - Current
- Maintain calendars and schedule meetings.
- Prepare and process expense reports via Concur.
- Schedule complex travel arrangements.
- Copying, scanning and filing.
- Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Order office supplies.
- Event planning.
Team Support III
Merck/Global Pharma/Vaccines & Infectious Disease
Upper Gwynedd
06.2010 - 03.2025
- Experience Scheduling complex travel arrangements including multi-leg domestic and international travel.
- Processed Visas/passports.
- Prepare and process expense reports via SAP/Concur.
- Create Purchase Orders via Ariba.
- Copying, faxing, typing, scanning and filing.
- Maintain calendars and schedule meetings, conference calls and video conferences.
- Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Order office supplies.
- Event planning.
Administrative Assistant
Merck & Co./MSP Marketing JV
Upper Gwynedd
05.2007 - 06.2010
- Handle domestic travel arrangements and prepare itineraries
- Prepare and process expense reports.
- Copying, faxing, typing, scanning and filing.
- Maintain calendars and schedule meetings, conference calls and video conferences.
- Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Create and process Awards.
- Order office supplies.
Senior Marketing Secretary
Merck & Co./Osteoporosis FBG
Upper Gwynedd
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Managed calendars and scheduled meetings, conference calls, and video conferences to optimize time and communication.
- Coordinated domestic travel arrangements and developed detailed itineraries for efficient travel.
- Compiled and processed expense reports to ensure timely reimbursement and accurate financial tracking.
- Updated multiple databases to ensure accurate data management.
- Research and retrieve articles, reprints and publications from various approved websites.
- Close out jobs in MP& C.
- Provide DIAMOND access to outside agency personnel.
Global Labeling Administrator (Contract Employee)
Wyeth
Collegeville
05.2005 - 07.2005
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings with team members and stakeholders to align project goals and timelines.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for improved document retrieval and compliance.
- Create, maintain and update Core Data Sheet Binders and update various databases.
- Tracked and organized electronic and hardcopy retention documents to ensure regulatory compliance and accessibility.
- Perform Groupwise properties list verifications on distributed emails.
Office Administrator/Human Resource
HNTB Corporation
Philadelphia
07.1997 - 03.2005
- Handle all Human Resource correspondence.
- Managed procurement of office supplies, equipment, and furniture to maintain operational efficiency.
- Updated databases to ensure accurate and accessible information.
- Process office bills, expense reports, petty cash reports and timecards.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange meetings effectively.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff to facilitate timely attendance at events.
- Maintain and keep track of office overhead budgets.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL02-2005
High School - Business Courses – Typing, problem solving, computer training
Norristown Area High School
Norristown, PA06-1995
Skills
- Project coordination
- Logistics management
- Vendor management
- Budget tracking
- MS Teams
- Problem resolution
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Team collaboration
Telephone - Number
(484) 919-4732
Timeline
Team Support III
Merck/GRACS Vaccines & Infectious Disease
03.2025 - Current
Team Support III
Merck/Global Pharma/Vaccines & Infectious Disease
06.2010 - 03.2025
Administrative Assistant
Merck & Co./MSP Marketing JV
05.2007 - 06.2010
Senior Marketing Secretary
Merck & Co./Osteoporosis FBG
08.2005 - 05.2007
Global Labeling Administrator (Contract Employee)
Wyeth
05.2005 - 07.2005
Office Administrator/Human Resource
HNTB Corporation
07.1997 - 03.2005
Associates Degree - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
High School - Business Courses – Typing, problem solving, computer training
Norristown Area High School