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Shirley Torrence

Cincinnati,USA

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. Known for maintaining discretion with confidential information and effectively supporting senior executives by reducing their administrative burden.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Administrative Supervisor

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the overall administrative corporate functions as well as oversee the support of Executive leadership
  • Provides guidance and support to the administrative staff to perform their duties effectively
  • Responsible for delegating, work task to ensure operations run smoothly
  • Direct administrative support to the COO and CFO, Vice President of Global Human Resources, Sr
  • Vice President and General Counsel as well as other members of the Executive Staff and subsidiaries
  • Board of Directors meeting management, presentation preparation, travel logistics and reimbursements for Board Members
  • Exercises judgement within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action
  • Liaison between upper management and staff, resolving issues and facilitating communication
  • Supervises monthly billing and budget reports, expense reporting, and financial forecasting
  • Managing staffing and support needs of administrative staff for Executive leadership
  • Implement company or departmental policies, procedures, and quality/service standards
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information

Executive Assistant

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provide a broad variety of administrative support to the CEO, Vice President of Global Human Resources as well as other members of the Executive leadership and subsidiaries
  • Coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements, both domestic and international
  • Maintain multi calendars for Executives; plan, schedule, and coordinate internal/external meetings for Executive leadership and Board of Directors
  • Prepare presentations for Executive leadership, graphic presentation of concepts and ideas
  • Accurately record and distribute minutes at Executive Staff Meetings
  • Prepare press releases for distribution to Nasdaq, GlobeNewswire
  • Provide proofreading and writing correspondence for corporate communications
  • Prepare and process expense reports, invoice payments, etc

Executive Administrative Assistant

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2018
  • Provide close administrative assistance to members of the Executive leadership and subsidiaries
  • Maintain a multi calendars, monitor e-mails and calls as necessary
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate internal and external meetings
  • Prepare presentations, proofreading / writing for correspondence
  • Coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements, both domestic and international
  • Prepare, maintain, and execute corporate contracts
  • Prepare trade press releases for distribution to Nasdaq, GlobeNewswire
  • Prepare and process expense reports
  • Order office supplies and ensure office equipment is in good order

Marketing Communications Coordinator

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
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
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Entered orders daily for customers, purchase order requests and calls received into company's data base for processing/shipping

Receptionist, Promoted to Word Processor

McFaul & Lyons
01.1991 - 01.1997
  • Answered incoming calls, great guests
  • Administrative Support to consultants, Marketing Department, and other staff members
  • Format and process large reports with graphic presentations for consultants

Receptionist

Hensel Business Forms
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Answered incoming calls, great guests, type correspondence and internal memos, filing

Education

Diploma -

Turpin High School
01.1990

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Confidentiality
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Research Skills
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Event Planning
  • Financial Acumen
  • Networking Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Cultural Awareness

Certification

Notary Public, Ohio

Timeline

Corporate Administrative Supervisor

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
01.2021 - Current

Executive Assistant

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021

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, Promoted to Word Processor

McFaul & Lyons
01.1991 - 01.1997

Receptionist

Hensel Business Forms
01.1990 - 01.1991

Diploma -

Turpin High School

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