Michele Griffin

• Managed the calendars of five senior executives, optimizing schedules and prioritizing commitments to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Coordinated travel arrangements, crafting detailed itineraries that catered to complex meeting agendas while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepared comprehensive briefing materials and reports for high-stakes executive meetings, facilitating informed decision-making and reinforcing organizational objectives.
• Acted as a key liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, enhancing communication and fostering productive working relationships.
• Assisted with onboarding new hires, creating orientation materials and scheduling training sessions to support a seamless transition into the organization.
• Processed expense reports for 60 employees across departments, ensuring timely reimbursement and accuracy.
• Handled sensitive information with integrity while delivering exceptional administrative support to executives and a team of 22.
• Developed and monitored project budgets, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and contributing to accurate financial reporting through meticulous expense tracking.
• Trained 80 employees on utilizing the Microsoft Dynamics 365 system for expense reporting, supporting successful system integration.
• Collaborated with the Financial Director on special projects, emphasizing cross-departmental collaboration for successful outcomes.
• Ensured adherence to SOX audit controls, contributing to the internal control framework.
• Supported the controller in bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records for reporting.
• Spearheaded the organization of annual retreats and team-building events, enhancing employee engagement and fostering a collaborative corporate culture.
• Coordinated logistics for a major conference for 60 attendees, including PowerPoint presentations and catering, ensuring a seamless and professional event.
• Maintained vacation tracking schedules for the entire company, ensuring timely updates using Excel.
• Entered, formatted, and proofread financial statements for SEC filings, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.