Michele Griffin

Work History

WPP Group

01.2001 - 06.2024

Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.

WPP Group

03.2006 - 06.2024

Improved month-end closing process efficiency, leading to a reduction in time required for report generation.
Ensured timely bill payments by managing accounts payable, reviewing invoices, and processing transactions.
Coordinated tax filings with external tax advisors, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.

Y&R

10.1998 - 01.2001

Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.