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Certification
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Sharon Erlenbach

Spring Hill,FL

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience supporting senior executives at Metropolitan Life Insurance Corp. Proven expertise in administrative support and results tracking, ensuring seamless operations. Skilled in calendar management and travel arrangements, while maintaining confidentiality and fostering strong client relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional service and achieving organizational goals.

Professional with strong background supporting high-level executives. Adept at managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion. Known for effectively collaborating with teams and adapting to changing priorities. Skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, always delivering results.

Professional executive support specialist equipped for providing top-tier administrative assistance to senior leadership. Expertise in managing complex schedules, handling confidential information, and facilitating executive communications. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving high-impact results through adaptive and reliable support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secretary to VP

Metropolitan Life Insujrance Corp.
06.1992 - 12.1999
  • Supported the successful execution of departmental initiatives by coordinating resources, tracking progress, and providing regular updates to involved parties.
  • Safeguarded sensitive company information through strict adherence to confidentiality protocols when handling documents and communications.
  • Prepared life insurance applications on computer, set up medical exams, if necessary, tracked progress of application from onset through underwriting process.
  • Prepared weekly sales reports.

Legal Secretary

Deffina and Blau, PC
01.1983 - 01.1990
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.

Executive Assistant to VP Menswear

May Merchandising Corp.
01.1974 - 12.1981
  • 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.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.

Education

Speedwriting, Transcription

Speedwriting Institute
NYC, NY
06-1970

Accounting, Typing

Browne's Business School
Rockville Centre, NY
06-1969

High School Diploma -

Long Beach High School
Long Beach, NY
06-1967

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Report Compilation
  • Senior Executive Support
  • Results Tracking
  • Meeting planning
  • Calendar management
  • Travel arrangements
  • Expense reporting

Certification

  • Time Management Certification – Various Training Providers.
  • Communication Skills Certification – Various Training Providers.

  • Speedwriting Certificate for course completed at Speedwriting Institute

Languages

French
Elementary
Hebrew
Limited Working

Timeline

Secretary to VP

Metropolitan Life Insujrance Corp.
06.1992 - 12.1999

Legal Secretary

Deffina and Blau, PC
01.1983 - 01.1990

Executive Assistant to VP Menswear

May Merchandising Corp.
01.1974 - 12.1981

Speedwriting, Transcription

Speedwriting Institute

Accounting, Typing

Browne's Business School

High School Diploma -

Long Beach High School
Sharon Erlenbach