Detail-oriented and driven Executive Assistant with expertise in problem solving and managing daily activities. Uniquely qualified to perform excellent quality assurance, issue resolution and interpersonal communications. Highly effective at troubleshooting and supervising talented teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Coordinator to Head of HR USBU & US PAG
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
10.2021 - Current
Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
Enhanced executive productivity by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements.
Enhanced communication between departments through proactive coordination of meetings and events.
Arrange team building activities and meetings.
Assist with our Culture & Development team.
Support our HR Governance.
Liaise with internal departments, external vendors, and clients to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Create, manage and submit expense reports.
Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned.
Executive Assistant to VP, US Finance & Operations
Biogen, Inc
10.2018 - 10.2021
Extensive calendar management and travel arrangements for VP and direct reports
Prepared and submitted expense reports and purchase orders
Coordinate all aspects of logistical organization for onsite conferences/meetings
Coordinate all aspects of logistical organization for offsite meetings, including associated travel and logistical arrangements
Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries including booking airfare, hotels, and transportation
Functioned as primary liaison and head coordinator for the 2018-2019 US Alzheimer's team during their team expansion and hiring events, handling logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for candidates and interview panels
Assisted recruiters with interview/hiring coordination for the 2020 US Alzheimer's team hiring events.
Executive Assistant
CIRCOR International
11.2013 - 09.2018
Executive Assistant To SVP of Business Development, SVP of Global Operations, and VP of Product Management
Calendar management
Screened all calls and directed them to the appropriate parties
Proficient in Concur, Fileline, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, QuickBooks, & MemberSolutions
Coordinated executive and department meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution
Coordinated, scheduled, and arranged meetings and travel calendars, including business and social events
Coordinated offsite meetings, including associated travel and logistical arrangements
Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries including booking airfare, obtaining travel visas and passports, hotels, and transportation
Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
Administrative Assistant
Emerald Coast Sports Medicine
06.2013 - 08.2013
Administrative Assistant for a Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgeon
Booked appointments for new and established patients
File, create, and update patients' information and medical charts
Arranged billing and collected medical bills and/or co-pays
Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical centers and prepared charts and consent forms
Submitted insurance claims and updated patients' insurance information.
Reservationist
My Vacation Haven, LLC
03.2013 - 06.2013
Managed booking reservations for new and returning guests
Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle
Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers
Provided follow through on all calls with confirmations and dissemination of requested information
Experience in hospitality and customer service.
Office Manager
Elite Freestyle Karate
06.2007 - 02.2013
Oversaw front desk management
Completed bi-weekly company payroll
Coordinated employee schedules
Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers
Created and finalized contracts for client/student deals with customers
Liaised with members and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions
Handled client billing, collection, and reporting functions for over 400 active clients to date
Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
Business Management, Entrepreneurial Studies -
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA
Skills
Travel Management
International Business Relations
Strong verbal communication
Schedule management
Extremely organized
Excellent communication skills
Executive presentation development
Result-oriented
Self-directed
Excellent planner and coordinator
Event/ Conference planning
Microsoft Excel certified
Advanced MS Office Suite knowledge
Strong customer service/people skills
Timeline
Executive Coordinator to Head of HR USBU & US PAG
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
10.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant to VP, US Finance & Operations