Irene V. Blanchard
**** *********** **** *********, ** 37922 865-***-****
*********.*****@*****.***
Results-driven administrative support/ customer service
professional possessing exceptional coordination, communication
and analysis skills. Superior leadership skills acquired by
directing cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
Proven ability to service both internal and external customers
through dedicated technical support and tailored training, while
pursuing improved operational efficiencies.
Education University of Tennessee, Knoxville Masters of Business
Administration
Logistics and Transportation, Marketing GPA 3.6/ 4.0
. Recipient of the John Deere MBA Fellowship
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Bachelor of Science
Logistics and Transportation GPA 3.8/ 4.0
. Most Outstanding Logistics and Transportation Senior
. Recipient of the William Way Junior Scholarship
Skills Lotus Notes; Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and
Word; Quickbooks Pro; SAP
Experience Morning Star CDC, Inc. Knoxville, TN
04/11 - Now
Administrative Assistant
. Reviewed job applications and conducted interviews for new
Admin Assistant opening
. Performed fingerprinting background checks and verified
references for new employees
. Maintained both staff and children files with appropriate
documentation per DHS regulations
. Revised outdated marketing brochure with improved text and
spelling for mass printing
. Addressed storm hail damage/ flooding by contacting local
contractors for repair estimates
. Discussed space availability for new children by marketing to
parents via telephone
The Gilded Nest Knoxville, TN
02/10 - 04/11
Proprietor
. Created new business concept, as well as effective marketing,
for sole proprietorship
. Forged new relationships with wholesale vendors to obtain
quality products
. Managed accurate, up to date business records for both
inventory and sales
Naterra Land of TN, LLC Sevierville, TN
04/06 - 01/08
Development Coordinator
. Drafted various legal documents including restrictions,
purchase agreements and receipts
. Directed the HOA of 320+ families for The Homestead in Wears
Valley Subdivision (1200 acres)
. Prepared annual budgets of ~$125K by analyzing the HOA's
estimated needs
. Coached Property Manager to handle HOA needs properly and in
a timely manner
. Effectively planned, organized and led various meetings and
functions as HOA Secretary
. Achieved new inventory by coordinating final details of plat
submittals for Blount and Sevier County
. Handled local office AR by coding vendor invoices
appropriately per corporate guidelines
Operations Analyst/ Executive Assistant
. Dissected various sources of real estate information to
assess local Sevier County market
. Established baseline pricing for sales team on new, upcoming
subdivision phases
. Renegotiated revised contract terms with landlord to achieve
new office objectives
UPS Knoxville, TN
03/03 - 04/06
Straight Line Sorter (SLS) Specialist
. Created bagger dispatch layout in order to implement new SLS
distribution plan
. Evaluated SLS performance daily and weekly
. Served as communications liaison by leading SLS Cross-
Functional Meetings
. UPS Coordinator for Children's Hospital's Fantasy of Trees
and Love Kitchen meal deliveries
Sales Representative
. Sold UPS/ State of TN shipping contract to the University of
Tennessee at Knoxville
. Created trusting relationships with over 100 customers valued
at $75,000
. Implemented various shipping interfaces (software and web-
based) for customers
. Effectively trained both individuals and groups on WorldShip
and CampusShip
Internships Masco Corporation Taylor, MI - Transportation Intern
John Deere Commercial Worksite Products, Inc. Loudon, TN -
Supply Management Intern
U.S. XPRESS, Inc. Chattanooga, TN - Operations Intern
National Print Group, Inc. Chattanooga, TN - Administrative
Assistant/ Customer Service Rep.