Merry Meyer
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with a proven track record at Spectrum Business, adept at optimizing executive schedules and enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for strong attention to detail and effective project coordination, I successfully managed cross-functional initiatives and improved communication across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment while handling sensitive information with discretion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Spectrum Business
02.2007 - Current
- Managed complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time and facilitate efficient scheduling and meeting planning.
- Team lead with facilities to ensure workspace availability for over 800 employees in over 100 locations across 25 states.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace including an annual week long event for over 3,000 employees in over 100 locations across the country.
- Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organization efficiently including cross-functional management of the "Centers of Excellence" office consolidation from 9 offices to 4 COEs.
- Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports as needed as well as identifying cost-savings opportunities.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
- Fostered positive work environment, organizing team-building activities and events.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
2nd Vice President (Volunteer)
Piedmont Kennel Club
01.2025 - Current
- Evaluated contracts and vendors to form strategic decision-making related to the sale of significant assets and the purchase of others.
- Collaborated on a multi-million dollar sale of property and subsequent purchase and reinvestment of proceeds.
- Drove communication with attorneys to establish eligibility as a non-profit entity.
- Represented organization at events.
- Publisher/Editor of monthly newsletter to membership.
Corresponding Secretary, Board Member (Volunteer)
Bichon Frise Club of America
05.2022 - Current
- Served as liaison between the Club and external contacts such as the American Kennel Club (AKC), Judges, and Vendors facilitating smooth interactions exchanges of information.
- Demonstrated initiative in identifying areas for improvement in workflow procedures, contributing ideas for solutions that led to increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with various committees to handle requests, relay information, and troubleshoot issues as needed.
- Increased productivity by utilizing organizational skills to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized tasks within a high-pressure environment, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in all work products.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to privacy protocols when handling correspondence and files.
- Established strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration.
- Maintained accurate records for all incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring proper documentation and followup reporting at monthly Board meetings.
- Provided excellent customer service both internally and externally through prompt responses to inquiries while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Enhanced communication efficiency by managing correspondence and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Organized and managed 2 National Specialty events (dog show) and coordinated logistics, resulting in successful functions that met objectives and stayed within budget constraints.
- Stayed current on the organization's Constitution, Bylaws,and Standing Rules ensuring compliance adherence throughout daily operations.
- Contributed to team success by assisting with special projects or tasks as requested by the President or colleagues when needed.
- Recognized anticipated potential problems concerns proactively addressing them before escalation resolution required.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for the AKC.
Secretary, Board of Directors (Volunteer)
SnipWell Spay Neuter & Wellness
09.2021 - Current
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Oversaw development of long-term strategic plans, aligning company goals with market trends and opportunities.
- Defined organizational problems to create and implement correction plans.
- Managed and planned social activities to encourage program engagement.
- Played an active role in crisis management efforts when necessary, mitigating potential damage to the company''s reputation or financial stability.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
Education
Summa Cum Laude, Management Studies
Skills
- Executive Support
- Operational Administration
- Information Confidentiality
- Effective Problem Solver
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Effective Project Coordination
- Conference Planning
- Comprehensive Virtual Meeting Setup
- Task Delegation
- Self-Motivated Professional
- Articulate and Well-Spoken
- Reliable and Responsible
- Collaborative Team Management
- Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
Timeline
2nd Vice President (Volunteer) - Piedmont Kennel Club
01.2025 - Current
Corresponding Secretary, Board Member (Volunteer) - Bichon Frise Club of America
05.2022 - Current
Secretary, Board of Directors (Volunteer) - SnipWell Spay Neuter & Wellness
09.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant - Spectrum Business
02.2007 - Current
University of Maryland Global Campus - , Summa Cum Laude, Management Studies
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with cross functional team of 5 in the planning and execution of Customer Service Week across 3,000 employees in over 100 locations across the country.
- Achieved creating 4 Centers of Excellence through effectively project managing a cross functional team of executives and multiple departments consolidating multiple smaller sites in several states down to 4 large sites in 4 different states.
- Coordinated and led the relocation of about 100 employees from Herndon, VA to Charlotte, NC on individual employee timelines. Including IT management, connectivity, facility readiness, physical moves, HR planning, and temporary workspaces.
- Managed and coordinated multiple national event competitions at offsite locations. Requiring hotel negotiation, volunteer management, website collaboration, merchandise design and sales, event registration tools, entry management, vendor management, ad sales, and hospitality.
Affiliations
- Phi Kappa Phi Honory Society
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Phi Theta Kappa
- The WICT Network
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