DIANA W. STROUD

Atlanta • GA • Mobile: 770-***-**** • acuz6n@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• 10 years+ experience supporting Senior Executives in domestic and international companies

• Worked with the same Senior Executive for a period of 8 years at different companies*

• Multi-lingual communicator with passion for focused and effective communication (German, English)

• Resourceful problem-solver, consistently meeting demanding project objectives with quality results

• Proactive strategist with strong professional ethics, accountability, and sense of urgency PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Assistant and Office Manager Feb. 2015 to Jan. 2016 Nikles (USA), Inc., Norcross, Georgia

Nikles is one of the world’s leading shower equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Nikles is a Swiss family owned corporation that manufactures sustainable and durable high-quality products with state-of-the art design.

• Managed new office set-up: researched and scheduled large number of vendor meetings and services including system installations, office furnishings, repairs; executed international inventory shipments, negotiated best vendor pricing, oversaw cost and prepared financial reports

• Planned and prepared for inauguration event: organized catering, office set-up; welcomed clients and customers and presented company and products

Executive Assistant to Managing Director* Jan. 2014 to Feb. 2015 in2aqua GmbH, Stuttgart, BW, Germany (Satellite Office) Independently consulted in2aqua GmbH, the first faucet company worldwide to sell its own high-quality bath, shower, and kitchen products online directly to the consumer through a revolutionary online business model.

• Led multiple projects in the field of operations, product services and marketing from its initial phase to completion directing service providers, vendors and suppliers in North America, Switzerland, Europe and Asia

• Implemented and assured product code compliance for North America in collaboration with IAPMO and CSA in Canada

Independent Contractor Apr. 2012 to Dec. 2013

Executive Assistant to President and CEO / Accounting – Finance Atlanta Housing Authority (Mahone Group, Inc.), Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Housing Authority (Contract)

• Provided administrative support to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Housing Authority preparing for board meetings and internal manager meetings and other assigned projects

• Supported a team of ten professionals in the finance department with the completion of projects within deadlines

Team Assistant to five Directors in Corporate Finance Gerresheimer AG, Duesseldorf, NRW, Germany

Corporate Headquarters of Gerresheimer Peachtree City (USA) L.P. (Contract)

• Managed complex calendars for five directors; arranged international travel from planning, personalized itineraries with hotel, transportation and meeting organization and expense reporting; generated corporate communication; reviewed and created presentation materials

• Managed administration and logistics for Annual Finance Meeting (approximately 40 participants): hotel arrangements, catering, set-up of multiple group meeting rooms, revised and distributed presentations

• Administered highly confidential documents; translated business reports from German to English and vice versa

Product Manager for two Chief Executive Officers

ip inside partner, Legden, NRW, Germany

Advertising and publishing company (Contract)

• Identified market opportunities and industry trends for various products through research and analysis

• Created and implemented strategic marketing plans in the field of health insurance Diana W. Stroud Page 2

Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager* Feb. 2007 to Mar. 2011 KWC AMERICA, INC., Norcross, GA

KWC Deutschland GmbH is the leader for luxury kitchen faucets in private and professional fields. HANSA Metallwerke AG is a leading faucet manufacturer that pioneered new trend-setting standards in sanitary faucets among others.

• Managed large-scale marketing projects for two international companies, HANSA Metallwerke AG (German) and KWC Deutschland GmbH (Swiss)

• Led the conceptualization, design, and execution of marketing and public relations programs, promotions, website presence, and trade show materials for selected multi-brand initiatives

• Realized 30% reduction in cost of marketing collateral production through facilitation of new best quality vendor relationships and effective negotiation tactics

• Created and constructed logical marketing organizational system resulting in faster response to customers and project completion

• Deployed product segmentation and product line strategy

• Implemented Corporate Identity and Corporate Design guidelines Executive Administrative Assistant to VP of Technology and Product Innovation* Jan. 2006 to Jan. 2007 Masco Corporation, Taylor, MI

Masco Corporation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of brand-name products for the home improvement and new home construction markets.

• Planned and administered Plumbing and Heating Platform Summits (approximately 70 participants) from locations worldwide at corporate headquarter in the USA: executive travel, hotel, transportation, catering, event planning arrangements; researched and created own presentation material, coordinated scheduling, prepared and distributed agenda and presentations to all invitees

• Analyzed market trends with competitive data for New Product Development (NPD) through trade shows and extensive research

• Managed calendar and business activities of Vice President

• Designed influential presentations and reported progress of technology developments communicating with key departmental contacts within each P&H company worldwide Executive Administrative Assistant to President* Mar. 2004 to Jan. 2006 Hansgrohe, Inc. (a company of the Masco Corporation), Alpharetta, GA Hansgrohe, Inc. (a company of the Masco Corporation) is a bathroom and sanitary specialist that is known for innovative shower trends and bathroom solutions, high-quality mixers, top international design, and expertise on water in environment.

• Achieved company objectives acting as integral member and liaison between President and Executive Team

• Analyzed and optimized cross-departmental process and performed complex operational functions

• Allocated and controlled departmental budget

• Managed calendar; scheduled, prepared for and participated in on and off-site executive retreats; domestic and international travel arrangements for sales and board meetings at corporate headquarters with complex travel itineraries; organized visits for corporate visitors in the USA Executive Assistant to President CEO Apr. 2002 to Aug. 2003 Gerresheimer Peachtree City (USA) L.P., Peachtree City, GA Gerresheimer Peachtree City (USA) L.P. (formerly Wilden Plastics (USA) L.P.) is an internationally leading manufacturer of high-quality products made of glass and plastic for the global pharma and healthcare industry.

• Responsible for meeting agenda, minutes, expense reports, and domestic and international travel

• Oversaw accounting functions and updated accounting system

• Managed office and service provider relationships Diana W. Stroud Page 3

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Business Administration

Joseph-DuMont-Berufsbildende Schule 2 Advertising, Marketing, Accounting Cologne, NRW, Germany

Continuing Education (U.S.A.)

Leadership Skills Women in Leadership Leadership Development Appraising Performance TECHNICAL AND LANGUAGE SKILLS

• HR Works, Concur

• Project Management

• SAP

• English

• German

• CRM

• Visio

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Outlook

• Lotus Notes

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