Sherry L. Hunter

***** **** **** ******* *****, Independence, MO 64058

Day 816-***-****; Cell 816-***-****; Home 816-***-****

w8geij@r.postjobfree.com

http:/www.linkedin.com/in/sherryhunter

= Administrative Leadership

= Project Management & Research

= Schedule/Calendar Maintenance

= Expense Reporting, A/P, A/R

= Domestic/International Travel Plans

= Special Event Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Assistant/Office Manager

November 2005-Present

Truman Medical Centers, 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Supervisor: John W. Bluford, President/CEO

= Provide administrative support to the President/CEO - a national speaker, former Chairman of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, and current Chairman of the American Hospital Association.

= Prepare PowerPoint presentations and research for speaking engagements and staff meetings as needed.

= Extensive travel arrangements, including multiple cities within the same trip, meeting coordination for several national organizations (CEO is on the Board), and corresponding expense reports.

= Key Staff Liaison for TMC Board (30 Directors, 20 Advisors), coordinating meeting dates, meeting room set up, packet assembly and distribution, maintain board website, catering requests. *Developed master database to track all Board Committee memberships. Coordinate offsite annual retreat. 2010 Guest Speakers were the President of the American Hospital Association and Sarah Jones, Tony Award Winning Playwright and Performer.

= Facilitate VIP meetings on-site from determining date to presentation needs to concierge services. Such meetings have included (a) CEO and Senior Vice President of Walgreens, (b) CEO of Cerner Corporation, (c) General Manager, North Central District, of Microsoft, (d) Senator Claire McCaskill, (e) Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, and (f) US Bank Senior Leadership to name a few.

= Special Projects have included presentation portfolio for funding the Emergency Department, "selling" the concept to donors and raising $300,000. Similar portfolio for the Hyatt Sleep Center with a goal to raise $2 million in project funding.

= Coordinated trip for 65 nurses to attend an educational seminar at the Minneapolis Mall of America, including chartered flight via Midwest Airlines, ground transportation, meal vouchers, meeting room set up and audio visual needs for lecturer. Accompanied staff on trip to oversee all activities. Point of contact for Midwest Airlines corporate sales office as well as Mall of America event staff.

= Coordinate Annual Holiday Event for Board of Directors and Senior Leadership (approx. 100 persons). Secure private dining room at local restaurant and finalize contract if required. Preordered entrées and table tents used to identify appropriate meal for specific seating arrangement. Holiday gifts ordered and gift wrapped. Payment processed and provided on day of the event(s).

= Coordinate Annual Administrative Professionals Day recognition luncheon (approx. 20 persons).

Oversee administrative staff (1 direct; 4 indirect), provide technical expertise, and delegate tasks as appropriate.

Senior Administrative Assistant

September 2003-November 2005

Truman Medical Centers, 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Supervisor: Allen M. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer

= Provide administrative support to the top two senior executives in the Finance Division - the second largest department in the organization-the Chief Financial Officer and the Senior Director of Finance.

= Calendar maintenance, meeting planning, and event coordination.

= Provide technical skills and expertise to two immediate supervisors, President/CEO, Director of Human Resources, and administrative staff.

= Travel coordination to include air and hotel for the Chief Financial Officer.

= Primary administrative contact for Fiscal Responsibility Committee members of the Board, organizing monthly meeting from start to finish (meeting notice, PowerPoint presentations, catering request, compile monthly financial statements, operate audiovisual equipment, and record minutes).

= Receive incoming calls and correspondence, answering inquiries or redirecting as necessary.

= Engage in a variety of contacts outside the hospital, often dealing with individuals influential or important to the hospital, such as city officials and executives from the Missouri Hospital Association.

Executive Secretary

February 2002 - August 2003

Dunbrooke Apparel Corporation

4200 Little Blue Parkway, # 100, Independence, MO 64057

Supervisor: Tom Bell, Credit Manager (retired)

Contact: Tom Flippo, Vice President of Sales, Phone 816-***-****

= Coordinated daily operations for Credit Manager and Credit Department.

= Arranged travel itineraries and trade show enrollment for department manager and staff.

= Coordinated special events, including Co-chair for 2003 United Way campaign and Coordinator of "Shadow Day" (Take Your Child to Work Day) activities.

= Office Coordination - corporate purchasing, staff productivity and scheduling reports, contract building maintenance, and contract security arrangements.

= Played key role in developing company handbook. Met with senior executives to provide input on necessary components to be included in handbook. Typed and formatted handbook for senior leadership approval.

= Managed phone system to reduce the number of repairs and work requests, ultimately saving the company money in reduced contract rate, fewer repair fees, and improved system productivity.

= Initiated programming of speed dial numbers of 100+ Field Sales Reps for convenience of In-house Sales Managers and administrative team.

= Worked with a team to propose switching long distance providers, saving almost $25,000 per year.

= Recognized by supervisor for helping him obtain the "Sales Manager of the Year" Award.

Production Coordinator / Manager of Sales

April 2000 - January 2002

Racket Group, 713 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106

Supervisor: Joseph Hoagland, Chairman/CEO

Contact: Joseph Hoagland, Chairman/CEO, Phone 816-***-****

= Played key role in developing new product line and correlating promotional materials of the new line. Created concept, sourced raw materials, *coordinated production of finished goods, developed marketing brochure, conducted sales calls, and processed order entry.

= Managed activities and staff of $100,000 per year manufacturing division located in the Women's Correctional Facility in Topeka, Kansas.

= Helped obtain a 3-year contract to supply a major U.S. airline with disposable pillows, generating revenue of approximately $675,000 per year.

= Product sourcing, supply requisition, and inventory control for multiple production plants and warehouses in multiple states. Product sourcing for corporate offices overseas.

= Ensured timely production and high-quality finished goods to end-user or customer.

Order entry, customer service, and shipping of product from production plant to warehouse to end-user.

= Inside telephone sales management, achieving highest monthly sales volume in previous seven years.

= Coordinated direct mail programs.

Executive Secretary to Vice President of Sales

August 1998 - April 2000

Racket Group, 713 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106

Supervisor: John Postlewait, Vice President of Sales

Contact: Joseph Hoagland, Chairman/CEO, Phone 816-***-****

= Prepared Requests for Proposal and presentations to submit to customers.

= Assisted with daily correspondence, requiring familiarity with international methods and etiquette for conducting business.

= Developed functional month-end reporting system for the three (3) divisions of the Company.

Order entry, customer service, and shipping arrangements, including document preparation for road, rail, air and/or ocean freight Bills of Lading; familiar with Customs clearance requirements.

= End of month reconciliation of general ledger, accounts receivable, invoicing, posting customer payments and processing credit card payments.

= Prepared travel itineraries for international and domestic trade shows and meetings.

= Adequately responded to customer inquiries and satisfactorily resolved problems.

Human Resources Director / Assistant to the President

April 1998 - August 1998

Opportunities Unlimited Publications, Inc., 1401 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Supervisor: Ron Blunt, President

Contact: Ron Blunt, President, Phone 816-***-****

= Assumed additional duties as Human Resources Director in April 1998.

= Improved overall content of company handbook and implemented standard company policies.

= Maintained personnel records (e.g., work history, vacation leave, disciplinary reports, etc.)

= Administered benefits programs (401k, medical and dental) for 110+ employees at multiple sites.

= Management and compliance of company policies and government regulations, including OSHA, EEO and Equal Pay.

Assistant to the President

November 1996 - August 1998

Opportunities Unlimited Publications, Inc., 1401 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Supervisor: Ron Blunt, President

Contact: Ron Blunt, President, Phone 816-***-****

= Prepared confidential correspondence and travel arrangements for CEO.

= Scheduled weekly manager meetings, prepared agenda, and distributed minutes in timely manner.

= Interaction, via correspondence and/or telephone, with State Attorney Generals and Better Business Bureaus nationwide regarding customer inquiries.

= Developed and supervised start-up of Quality Control Department.

= Compiled weekly sales reports and graphs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Administration

Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO

3.6 GPA, Graduated Cum Laude, Dean's List

LEADERSHIP

= 21st Century Leadership Program, Park University, Kansas City, MO, 2010

= Missouri Health Care Executive Assistants (MHCEA), member since 2005

= MHCEA District 2 Representative, 2008-09

= MHCEA Newsletter Chair, 2009-10

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

= Microsoft - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Outlook (Typing 70 wpm)

= Accounting Software - AS400, Macola, MicroTel

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