Karolena G. Bingaman
*NJ Notary*
***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
. Skilled and dedicated Executive Assistant with more than 10 years'
experience coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational
and administrative functions.
. Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-
level staff; excel at scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and
managing all essential tasks.
. Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook),
QuickBooks, and Photoshop.
EXPERIENCE:
Seamless Technologies, Inc., Morristown, NJ
10/09 - 6/13
Executive Assistant to CEO
. Provided executive administrative support to the CEO with a
demonstrated ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meet
demanding deadlines.
. Coordinated international and domestic travel arrangements and
itineraries for the CEO.
. Scheduled (WebEx) meetings and conference calls using Outlook; booked
conference rooms and arranged catering as required; managed and
maintained busy calendar.
. Screened and answered phone calls and took messages; drafted and typed
correspondence.
. Created and updated PowerPoint presentations.
. Set up all new employees in the ADP system and handled all HR
compliance issues.
. Initiated background checks and drug testing; maintained I-9 records
and all HR files.
. Handled all H-1B visa and green card applications for employees as
needed; followed-up on all immigration questions and issues.
. Set up time tracking for new employees and assigned projects as
applicable.
. Managed and maintained American Express accounts for all new
employees.
. Trained new employees on various systems and assisted with any issues
or questions.
. Designed and ordered business cards.
. Organized and coordinated office operations, including overseeing and
managing office supplies, equipment, and services that enabled the
staff to perform their jobs effectively.
. Prepared and processed expense reports; entered reimbursements for
employees.
. Invoiced clients through various online portals.
. Entered bills, invoices, and employee information using QuickBooks.
. Ran A/R reports and followed-up on outstanding collections.
. Pulled data from Salesforce.com and exported into Excel for financial
cost analysis.
. Set up and maintained email accounts and VPN access for employees.
. Configured wireless access for employees in the corporate office.
. Troubleshooting and followed up on technical issues.
. Monitored and maintained back-up online data for all employees.
CKC Design Center, Morris Plains, NJ
07/04 - 09/09
Executive Personal Assistant
. Managed project timelines, coordinated contractors' schedules, filed
permits, and updated project status board.
. Drafted and typed proposals, correspondence, manuals, and memos as
needed.
. Handled personal and business matters.
. Organized and maintained all employee records.
. Updated payroll and HR information online using ADP.
. Ordered parts needed for jobs; updated and checked status on
deliveries.
. Compiled contractor books and assisted with the scheduling of
projects.
. Entered purchase orders, invoices, and employee information into
QuickBooks.
. Compiled financial data for job costing.
. Followed-up regarding collections and customer service issues.
. Ordered all office supplies and maintained inventory of incoming
materials for jobs.
. Assisted with phone queries and scheduled appointments for designers.
. Maintained the phone system and set up email accounts for new
employees.
The Straight Edge, Hopatcong, NJ
02/99 - 06/04
Executive Administrative Assistant
. Handled all HR and payroll duties.
. Entered purchase orders, invoices, and followed up on collections.
. Handled blueprinting of floor plans.
. Responsible for general customer service and scheduling measures.
. Assisted with personal and business banking matters.
Isometrix, London, England
12/95 - 02/99
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
. Greeted clients and answered the switchboard.
. Assisted with customer queries and issues as needed.
. Coordinated travel arrangements and booked hotels internationally for
the Managing Director.
. Typed up lighting specifications, letters, and memos for the Director
and Designers.
. Scheduled meetings and appointments; managed and maintained calendar.
. Handled various personal and business matters as required.
EDUCATION:
Central St. Martins School of Art & Design, London, England
Illustration/ Animation
University of North London, London, England
B.A. in Humanities