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Career Objective                                                                                            

Productive, quality-oriented Executive Assistant eager to contribute exceptional project management, interpersonal relation and organizational skills toward optimizing operations of a progressive organization.

 

Profile                                                                                                              

Ø  Offer 10+ years experience in providing executive assistance to senior management, with comprehensive client servicing background.

Ø  Effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Ø  Proven value and dedication as a team member, as demonstrated by longevity and progression throughout career.

Ø  Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

Ø  Excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management and staff as well as clients and external contractors.

 

Education                                                                                                         

Undergraduate Degree (In Progress) - University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)

 

Professional Experience                                                                               

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN                                                                     2008-Present

Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice President for University Services

  Contribute dynamic communication and organizational skills in providing executive-level administrative services ranging from developing and maintaining administrative systems to preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.

  Conduct comprehensive research and analysis in responding to complicated and/or sensitive inquires.

  Coordinate Board of Regents Facilities Committee staffing submissions and ensure information provided to the Regents is accurate, timely and thorough.

  Directly manage students and temporary workers, oversee workflow and assign projects to optimize utilization of human capital and operational resources.

 

Wells Fargo - Minneapolis, MN                                                                                       2005-2008

Executive Assistant

  Maintained full accountability for supporting executive managers, including the Senior Vice President of Operations.

  Successfully promoted superior service and exceptional satisfaction by promptly providing assistance to both internal and external customers and resolving issues and preventing escalation.

  Developed and established office procedures and controls, instrumental to streamlining daily operations.

  Balanced general ledger lines and expense accounts and assisted with cost-effectively budget allocation/administration, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and financial abilities in achieving goals and timelines.

  Steered the inventory, purchasing, troubleshooting and maintenance of department systems and equipment.

  Relied upon to schedule and manage calendar for meetings and appointments; ensured minimal conflict and confusion by confirming meetings with all participants.

 

Randstadt Staffing - Minneapolis, MN                                                                            2005

Executive Assistant

  Proficiently provided executive assistance to support diverse high-profile corporations, including Marshall Fields and KPMG, LLP.

  Proactively built and established key relationships and liaised effectively with senior management and staff.

 

 

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Grant Thornton, LLP - Minneapolis, MN                                                                           2000-2003

Executive Assistant, Chief Human Resources Officer

  Completed annual budgeting for the department utilizing the Lawson Human Resources Information System and monthly billing process using an automated billing accounting system, illustrating strong financial and technical skills.

  Effectively planned, coordinated and facilitated the activities of field human resources personnel and the firm s compensation and benefits consulting group.

  Spearheaded diverse administrative functions ranging from handling highly confidential information and reviewing/responding to communications to creating presentations for meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.

 

Dain Rauscher, Inc. - Minneapolis, MN                                                                            1998-2000

Syndicate Desk Coordinator

  Resourcefully arranged detailed meetings for clients preparing to go public, serving as a integral liaison between department and clients.

  Directly monitored the accurate distribution of stock and entered syndicate tickets into Beta system.

  Applied strong communication and organization skills toward providing administrative support to the manager and three associates by acting as first point of contact in managing high volume phone communications, overseeing calendars and coordinating large mailings.

 

NRG Energy, Inc. - Minneapolis, MN                                                                               1995-1998

Human Resources Assistant/Event Coordinator

  Proficiently provided administrative support to the Executive Director of Human Resources; managed nine calendars, scheduled meetings and liaised between department and employees, further illustrating ability to manage multiple functions.

  Managed a broad range of HR activities including presenting new hire orientations, preparing Recruiting Activity Reports and administering employee programs/service awards.

  Exhibited solid detail-oriented and organizational abilities in reconciling monthly and yearly budget and supporting the implementation of Ceridian payroll system.

 

Technical Skills                                                                                              

Windows: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; typing of 80 wpm; Pivotal; Access; Macintosh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over 10 years experience as an Executive Assistant.  From supporting high performance teams and facilitating superior client servicing to streamlining operations and executing proactive organizational processes/procedures, I have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  I excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results. 

 

As a member of your staff, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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