Patricia Farrell
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Polished professional with high standards and results-driven mindset, offering comprehensive support to senior leadership. Expertise in managing administrative functions, enhancing office productivity, and contributing to strategic initiatives. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to shifting priorities. Proficient in time management, communication, and problem-solving skills, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Member
SF5 Consulting, LLC
Libertyville, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Develop relationships with new clients, their key stakeholders and employees to determine business needs, challenges and goals.
- Define scope of consulting projects, ensuring clear objectives and deliverables.
- Conduct research and analysis, including data collection, trend identification, and insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Prepare reports and give presentations to stakeholders with recommendations.
- Develop Business Continuity Plans for start-ups and small businesses.
- Communicate regularly with clients, providing updates, recommendations and reports on project progress.
Junior Consultant
FTI Consulting, Inc
Washington, DC
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Identified potential risks associated with proposed strategies or initiatives, taking proactive measures to mitigate them.
- Participated in client meetings to understand their challenges, offering specific expertise in developing action plans.
- Presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and securing repeat business.
- Contributed towards internal knowledge-sharing initiatives by documenting best practices, case studies, and lessons learned from past engagements.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify growth opportunities and drive business development initiatives.
- Communicated effectively with diverse stakeholders, building trust and rapport while managing expectations throughout engagements.
Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner
L Catterton
Greenwich, CT
01.2007 - 01.2009
- · Collaborated across departments to support cross-functional initiatives that contributed to overall company success.
- · Facilitated successful events by coordinating logistics, managing budgets, securing venues, liaising with vendors, and providing on-site support during execution.
- · Optimized time management for the Managing Partner by evaluating priorities, delegating tasks to appropriate teams, and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion.
- · Supported decision-making processes for the Managing Partner by conducting research, preparing reports, and presenting concise findings on relevant industry trends.
- · Improved communication between the Managing Partner and staff by serving as a liaison, facilitating meetings, and ensuring timely dissemination of information.
- · Developed efficient systems for document retention, file organization, and data retrieval which facilitated easy access to critical information when needed.
- · Ensured compliance with corporate policies and procedures through thorough review of internal documentation and implementation of best practices in record keeping.
- · Safeguarded confidential information through strict adherence to company policies and guidelines on data privacy and security.
- · Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- · Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- · Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- · Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- · Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- · Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- · Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- · Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- · Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- · Liaised with private pilot and FBO to ensure accurate flight schedules and preferences for Managing Partner and his family.
Education
Business Administration
Fordham University
Bronx, NYSkills
- Positive Attitude and Team Player
- Polished Professional
- Trustworthy and Discrete
- Exceptionally Organized
- Analytical and Detail-Oriented
- Creative Problem Solver
- Calm Under Pressure
- Adept Anticipator
- Time Management
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Prioritization
- Positive Attitude and Team Player
Timeline
Managing Member
SF5 Consulting, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Junior Consultant
FTI Consulting, Inc
01.2009 - 04.2011
Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner
L Catterton
01.2007 - 01.2009
Business Administration
Fordham University