LOURDES RODRIGUEZ

787-***-****

actg8s@r.postjobfree.com

Education/Certifications

Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ; Major: English Communications

Katharine Gibbs School, Montclair, NJ; Certification: Secretarial Sciences/Travel and Conference Planning

Experience

Panasonic North America HQ, Newark, NJ, 9/10 – 3/16

Executive Assistant/Department Manager

Provide executive level administrative support to the office of the President of the PSNA (2010-2012), PESCO (2012-2015) and Health & Wellness (2015-2016) divisions by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, preparing expense reports, arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings.

Coordinate and collaborate on all timelines, priorities and deadlines for the President.

Responsible for holding department members accountable for deliverables and assigned actions via consistent follow up efforts.

Plan, direct and coordinate daily administrative and supportive services of the organization’s executive staff such as record keeping, mail distribution, telephone operator/receptionist as needed.

Assist Event Manager with all administrative and logistical efforts leading up to and during sales conferences and meetings (ASIS, SPI, CES among others).

Manage and coordinate travel arrangements and supporting documentation for President and executive staff.

Oversee departmental custodial operations along with facilities planning and maintenance.

Manage procurement of department supplies and equipment.

CCHPR Hospitality, LLC, San Juan, PR, 2/08 – 5/10

Project Manager/Executive Assistant – Casino Metro – Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino, (www.sheratonpuertoricohotelcasino.com)

Responsible for the effective management related to developing and implementing the visual concept and construction of a $28 million Sheraton Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Casino.

Created, monitored and updated all Casino project timeline documents and assured team members, consultants, architects and interior designers adhered to project deadlines and contracts.

Responsible for Change Order recording, tracking and management, requesting consultant/architect/interior designer quotations and overseeing the conversion from quotation to purchase order while also monitoring tasks until completion.

Provided weekly progress reports to Executive Committee (casino owners and Sheraton Hotel representatives) and Operations Committee, took minutes and followed up on action items.

Assessed performance to determine whether any corrective or preventive actions should be recommended.

Identified new risks; analyzed tracked and monitored existing risks; ensured appropriate risk response plans were executed.

Provided information to support status reporting, progress measurement and forecasting.

Acted as liaison between the office of the General Manager and Puerto Rico Tourism Company’s Gaming and Regulations Commission to assure that all Casino marketing campaigns adhered to the rules and regulations of the Government of Puerto Rico.

Responsible for hiring and supervising all administrative candidates and runners.

Ensured project closeout documents were complete, current and archived appropriately and confirmed all contractors and consultants were paid accordingly.

PR Development Services Group, San Juan, PR, 1/05 – 12/07

Administrative Project Manager - La Concha Beach Resort and Hotel (www.laconcharesort.com)

Assisted President, Project Director and Construction Manager with administrative duties related to the construction/restoration of a $55 million Marriott Renaissance Hotel property.

Responsible for Change Order recording, tracking and management, requesting contractor/interior designer/architect/engineer quotations and overseeing the conversion from quotation to purchase order.

Provided weekly progress reports to Executive Board (hotel investors and Marriott Renaissance Hotels representatives).

Assured contractors, architects and consultants adhered to the terms and conditions of their contracts.

Responsible for assuring contractor’s insurance policies were up to date.

Assisted Purchasing Manager with logistical coordination of equipment/material deliveries.

Ensured project closeout documents were complete, current and archived appropriately and confirmed all contractors and consultants were paid accordingly.

Nobox Marketing Group, Inc. (www.nobox.com), San Juan, PR, 9/03 – 1/05

Project Manager

Created and managed the implementation of project work plans and production schedules, monitored production team workflow, revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and conditions.

Managed project goals and objectives to ensure the efficient execution of the online creative product to achieve client objectives.

Provided clients with weekly project status reports and assured any requested adjustments were completed.

Responsible for translating, editing, proofreading and approving all copy to ensure online coherence and quality assurance.

Created and developed various styles of copy (editorial, marketing, slogans, etc.) as needed for online marketing campaigns.

Managed numerous projects simultaneously, from concept through completion.

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Berlitz School of Languages, Guaynabo, PR, 7/02 – 8/03

Language Instructor, English and Spanish

Translator, English – Spanish; Spanish – English

Taught all levels of English to both children and adults specializing in private lessons for Advanced Professional Adult Students.

Taught all levels of Spanish to both children and adults.

Translated a wide array of documents from Spanish to English/English to Spanish, as requested.

Martineau Bay Resort, (www.martineaubayresort.com), Vieques, PR, 9/00 – 6/02

Executive Assistant to General Manager

Responsible for all pre-opening administrative duties of the Resort and General Manager’s office including keeping accurate Change Order records, requesting contractor quotations and overseeing the conversion from quotation to purchase order while also providing weekly progress reports to General Manager.

General Executive Assistant duties including answering phones, coordinating Corporate Executive travel arrangements and preparing expense reports.

Responsible for scheduling and coordinating all meetings, recording and distributing minutes and following up on action items on behalf of the General Manager.

Acted as liaison between Rosewood Hotels and Resorts’ Corporate office and Martineau Bay Resort senior management.

Jive Records/Zomba Recording Corporation, New York, NY, 7/96 – 9/00

Executive Assistant/Department Manager – Artist and Repertoire Department (2/99 – 9/00)

•Responsible for managing the office of the Senior Vice President of the Artist and Repertoire Department including answering phones, scheduling and coordinating meetings, coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries, preparing expense reports and accepting/declining new material.

•Responsible for departmental Human Resources duties, including supervising support staff of 3 Executive Assistants, 1 Receptionist and 4 Interns, screening and selecting seasonal interns and tracking and approving vacation/sick/personal time for support staff.

•Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for label artists including Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, high profile recording producers and record company executives.

•Acted as liaison between Senior Vice President of Artist and Repertoire Department and staff.

Executive Assistant - Business Affairs Department (7/96 - 2/99)

•Responsible for all contract administration leading up to the signing of a recording artist.

•Prepared, reviewed, updated and efficiently maintained contracts for label recording artists and producers.

•Monitored and evaluated performance of contracts to determine compliance to contractual obligations.

•Responsible for overseeing payment to producers upon completion of contracted duties.

•Assisted department Vice President with general administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling and coordinating meetings, travel arrangements and preparing expense reports.

Skills

•Exceptional time management, problem-solving, supervisory, communication and organizational skills.

•Fluently bilingual translator registered with American Translators Association.

•Computer proficient (All Microsoft Platforms: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Dynamics, Power Point; Lotus Notes; SalesForce; Ariba; Proficient on Mac PCs; Internet savvy).

•Type 55 WPM/Speedwrite 70 WPM.

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