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Mindy Hester
Buffalo Grove,IL
Summary
Overview
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Bridgeview Bank & TrustChicago, Illinois
Executive Administrative Assistant
05.2011 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Offered assistance, collaboration and clerical support to Bill Conaghan, President of Bridgeview Bank Group.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
- Worked 'undercover' as a Secret Shopper; visited branches weekly and filed reports to the president of the bank concerning customer service
AXA ADVISORS, LLC
Administrative Assistant
12.2002 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Welcomed office visitors and maintained staff schedules.
- Worked directly with clients concerning insurance claims and benefits
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
NSSEDHighland Park, IL
Special Education Teacher Assistant
10.2018 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Supported Teachers both in and out of classroom
Ebel Productions
Executive Assistant/Production Assistant
10.1999 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Performed diverse administrative tasks in support of the production team
- Coordinated meal breaks and catering services for cast and crew members, ensuring proper nourishment throughout long days on set
- Served as a liaison between actors and wardrobe department, facilitating costume changes efficiently throughout filming
- Organized catering services for on-set meals, ensuring timely delivery of food to accommodate busy shooting schedules
- Facilitated communication between cast members and crew, allowing for efficient problem-solving during shoots
Brownstone Films
Film Production Assistant
02.1993 - 08.1996
Job overview
- Completed a wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities
- Supported world-class directors and service delivery to client community
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using a variety of available resources
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail
Education
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts
University Overview
The Theatre School at DePaul University, Founded as The Goodman School Of Drama in 1925
- Honor Roll
- 3.7 GPA
- Ranked in Top 12% of class
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, Teams and Outlook
- Expertise in Google Office Applications
- Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and Meet
- Experience with Zoom & Skype Platforms
- Social Media Engagement Techniques
- Confidential Information Handling
- Client Relations
- Administrative Assistance Expertise
- High-Level Administrative Support
- Proficient in Task Organization
- Professional Telephone Etiquette
- Data entry
- Client Communication Skills
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
NSSED
10.2018 - 04.2020
Executive Administrative Assistant
Bridgeview Bank & Trust
05.2011 - 10.2024
Administrative Assistant
AXA ADVISORS, LLC
12.2002 - 05.2010
Executive Assistant/Production Assistant
Ebel Productions
10.1999 - 07.2019
Film Production Assistant
Brownstone Films
02.1993 - 08.1996
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts
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