SHIRLEY TORRENCE
Cincinnati
Summary
Executive Assistant with 20 years of experience supporting senior executives. Strong organizational and planning skills with a professional demeanor, discretely handling confidential information, adept to coordinating international travel, organizing large scale meetings and managing multiple priorities. Highly organized and efficient executive assistant with experience in both public and private sector administrative support. Skilled in managing complex schedules, coordinating executive meetings, and improving office workflows to enhance productivity. Successful in implementing new filing and organizational systems that increase efficiency in document management. Known for maintaining discretion with confidential information and effectively supporting senior executives by reducing their administrative burden.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Cincinnati
01.2018 - Current
- Provide a broad variety of administrative support to the CEO and VP, Global Human Resources as well as other members of the Executive Staff and subsidiaries as needed
- Coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements, both domestic and international for CEO, VP of Global Human Resources, and other members of Executive Staff
- Communicate and coordinate general meetings, travel, and logistics with the Board of Directors
- Maintain a multi calendars for the Executive Staff
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings (internal and external) for Executive Staff and subsidiaries
- Prepare presentations for Executive Staff / Subsidiaries, including graphic presentation of concepts and ideas
- Accurately record and distribute minutes at Executive Staff Meetings
- Prepare Trade Press Releases for distribution to Nasdaq, GlobeNewswire
- Provide proofreading and writing correspondence for corporate communications
- Prepare and process expense reports, as well as process payments of invoices, etc
- Coordinate greeting guests and clients including handling meals and refreshments to provide hospitality to all guests and help to create a welcoming environment
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with other members of the Administrative Staff to ensure procedures, projects, etc
- Are followed through to completion
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive material and information
- Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization
Executive Administrative Assistant
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Cincinnati
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Communication of executive activity as directed with professionalism
- Provide close administrative assistance to members of the Executive Staff and subsidiaries as needed
- Maintain a multi calendars for the Executive Staff
- Monitor e-mails and calls as necessary
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings (internal and external) for Executive Staff and subsidiaries
- Prepare presentations for Executive Staff / Subsidiaries, including graphic presentation of concepts and ideas
- Coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements, both domestic and international
- Prepare, maintain, and execute corporate contracts using Axxerion and DocuSign
- Prepare Trade Press Releases for distribution to Nasdaq, GlobeNewswire
- Maintain current literature from the Life Science Subsidiaries and proper quantities
- Assist in acquisition due diligence
- Provide proofreading and writing for correspondence
- Prepare and process expense reports
- Coordinate greeting guests and clients including handling meals and refreshments for meetings
- Create and maintain department files, both internal and off-site storage
- Participate and assist in the planning of the Annual Shareholder Meeting
- Participate in the Safety Committee
- Order office supplies and ensure office equipment is in good order
- Communicate regularly with Company affiliates Worldwide
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Cincinnati
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Daily administrative support to Product Managers/Sales Executive
- Create product/training presentations and maintain current literature
- Submit press release information
- Coordinate and plan trade shows/annual sales meetings
Customer Service
Senco Products
Newtown
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Entered orders daily for Customers from Purchase Order Requests and calls received into company’s data base for processing/shipping
Receptionist/Word Processor
TCS
Milford
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Answered incoming calls, great guests
- Administrative support to the entire office
- Format and process large reports / graphic presentations for Consultants
Receptionist, Promoted to Word Processor
McFaul and Lyons
Milford
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Answered incoming calls, great guests
- Administrative Support to Consultants / Marketing Support
- Format and process large reports / graphic presentations
Receptionist
Hensel Business Forms
Newtown
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Answered incoming calls, great guests, type correspondence and internal memos, filing
Education
Diploma -
Turpin High School
01.1990
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
01.2018 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2018
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
Customer Service
Senco Products
01.1997 - 01.1998
Receptionist/Word Processor
TCS
01.1996 - 01.1997
Receptionist, Promoted to Word Processor
McFaul and Lyons
01.1991 - 01.1996
Receptionist
Hensel Business Forms
01.1990 - 01.1991
Diploma -
Turpin High School
Similar Profiles
Martha E. ConroyMartha E. Conroy
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Meridian Bioscience, Inc.Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Shirley TorrenceShirley Torrence
Corporate Administrative Supervisor at Meridian Bioscience, Inc.Corporate Administrative Supervisor at Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Renikka RobinsonRenikka Robinson
Technical Services Product Specialist at Meridian Bioscience, Inc.Technical Services Product Specialist at Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Wendell MainsWendell Mains
Account Executive at Integrity Express LogisticsAccount Executive at Integrity Express Logistics
Mariah M. LeeMariah M. Lee
Speech Language Pathologist at Cincinnati Public SchoolsSpeech Language Pathologist at Cincinnati Public Schools