Administrative Assistant Sales

Experience as an executive administrative assistant with extensive

experience in office management and vendor management. Highly effective in

partnering with managers to influence employees towards achievement of

organizational goals. Skilled in assessing and resolving a broad range of

issues. Exceptional interpersonal and written communications skills.

Expertise includes:

. Employee Relations

. Teambuilding

. Contract Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ross Solar Group, Brookfield, October 2008 -

Present

Office Manager

Provided administrative services for the sales and support teams for all

bid packages for submission to multiple municipalities. Responsible for

the development and publication of "The Solar Blast", our premier for

advertising solar products.

. Developed control contracts with office supply vendors and

solar installation equipment companies

. Managed a team of seven employees and facilitate their roles

and responsibilities such as time accounting and assignments

. Responsible for securing all required contracts and permits across

multiple municipalities to ensure smooth transition and successful

installation. Year to date the rate is 92%

. Managed and resolved schedule issues ensuring correct shipment of

equipment and supplies.

. Maintained effective communications with customers to ensure of their

schedule solar installation and municipal inspections.

Infolynx, Southbury, CT

Travel Expense Auditor June 2004 - November

2006

Identified and resolved domestic and foreign expenses for sales teams to

ensure compliance to guidelines

. Documented discrepancies and reported all unauthorized expenditures

resulting in a savings of $40K

. Compiled and formatted information for inclusion in for quarterly

billing

. Expense administrator for entire department and outside contracts

International Business Machines, Southbury, CT August 1988 -

April 2002

Administrative Support - Vendor Relations

Responsible for maintaining relationships with strategic and tactical

vendors and contractors, including all duties associated with the

acquisition of hardware and software.

. Responsible for the management of the RFP processes for all purchasing

and professional services initiatives including obtaining supplier

bids/proposals, performing cost analyses and reviewing supplier

qualification.

. Managed the vendor termination process.

. Managed vendors in support of commercial accounts.

. Coordinator of quarterly meetings for the Northeast and Southeast

Regions including Canada. Provided support for 1700 attendees by

securing required travel assignments, meeting rooms and audio visual

equipment.

. Managed the attendance and success of our participation in two job

fairs per year. Attended each event, managed the on-site details for

booth set-up and breakdown as well as employee participation.

. Recruited for all openings within the company, coordinated interviews

for managers, dinner meeting and accommodations

. Managed and coordinated inventory of departmental equipment for five

locations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology

December 2012

Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT

GPA: 3.769

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite, Salesforce, Constant Contact

Strong English-language skills both verbal and written

Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Outstanding Travel Expense Auditor - Appreciation award 2005

HORD Foundation fund raiser

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