Dynamic Executive Assistant eager to contribute significant administrative expertise toward supporting the employer in providing quality customer service and operating at optimal efficiency.

 

 

        Considerable experience in daily office administration and management, workload planning, sales support, accounting, payroll, and expense reporting.

        Highly respected for attention to keen detail and deadlines, energy, enthusiasm, and prioritization abilities.   

        Adeptness in correspondence, calendar management, file maintenance, vendor relations, and meeting logistics.

        Reputation for professionalism, communication skills, solid judgment, integrity, and a team player work approach.   

        Exercise discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment as gatekeeper , able to gracefully handle daily responsibilities and distractions for top-level executives.

        Industrious and extremely versatile; quickly adapt to new roles, responsibilities, software applications, and environments.  

        Computer skills include Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and SmartOffice.

 

 

Barry, Evans, Josephs & Snipes, Charlotte, NC, 2008 to Present

Plan Administrator

         Apply sharp organizational strengths toward producing year-end reports, providing quality client service, administering client database, and sorting/distributing mail.

         Accurately and efficiently process, track and mail premium checks.

         Continuously update client and policy information, vital to ensuring data integrity.  

 

Principal Financial Group, Charlotte, NC, 2008

Sales Support Specialist

         Effectively supported sales operations by greeting clients, answering incoming calls, managing business correspondence, and compiling data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

 

TIAA-CREF Life Insurance, Charlotte, NC, 2008

Illustration Specialist

         Critically analyzed insurance proposals from competitors and prepared insurance proposals on behalf of TIAA-CREF to increase sales revenues and business growth.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

         Relied upon as primary contact for swift resolution of case design issues.

         Leveraged outstanding multi-tasking capabilities toward recording and filing reimbursement checks, maintaining monthly fund performance reports, and monitoring interest rates.

 

Pacific Life Insurance, Charlotte, NC, 2007

Case Design Analyst

         Performed broad-based office management functions encompassing accounts payable, appointment scheduling, business correspondence, payroll, and report preparation.

         Demonstrated strong communication skills in answering, screening and routing telephone calls.

         Coordinated travel arrangements/reservations and accommodations for executive management.

 

Pacific Life Insurance, Newport Beach, CA, 2000 to 2006

Case Design Analyst

         Strategically assembled informative and persuasive insurance proposals for nationwide sales force.

         Partnered with product development team in reviewing, verifying and editing industry-specific brochures.

         Tested new software products and responded to inquiries regarding products, concepts and case design.

 

CPS Insurance, Irvine, CA, 1996 to 2000

Executive Assistant

         Delivered superlative executive-level administrative support inclusive of processing insurance applications and sales contracts, telephone reception, and marketing materials management.

         Assisted Vice President at Annuity information seminars by expeditiously preparing and organizing necessary materials.

         Devised compelling proposals for sales team and functioned as primary contact for questions, administration issues, and marketing supplies.

 

Primerica Financial Services, San Bernardino, CA, 1985 to 1996

Office Manager / Life Agent

• Performed full spectrum of administrative functions inclusive of calendar management, appointment scheduling, business correspondence, customer service, and accounts receivable and payable.

         Reviewed and processed applications and agent contracts.

 

 

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, University of Phoenix, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

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

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I offer a seasoned background in executive-level administrative support, proficiency in office management, and solid experience in multi-tasking, contract management, scheduling, marketing, and budget administration. To complement these qualifications, I offer excellent organizational, forecasting, and communication skills which are paramount in a high-level administrative role.

 

As a proactive member of your team, you will find me to be a solutions-driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior initiative, computer skills, and dedication. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the [insert name of position] position, and I am convinced now, more than ever, that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make a valuable contribution to your company.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone number so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy