BARBARA BENOIT
Atlanta, GA *****
***********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
**/** - ******* ********* ************ Group, Atlanta, GA
Administrative Assistant
. Worked with a variety of companies through Cambridge
Professional Group
. Called back to KPMG to assist in the Advisory and
Forensics Department as needed on a temporary basis
06/04 - 03/09 KPMG, Atlanta, GA (Laid off)
Sr. Administrative Assistant / Office Manager
. Managed calendars via Outlook
. Provided administrative support to 2 partners and
engagement team at client site
. Coordinated calendars, travel and meeting set-up
. Processed and submitted invoices, time and expense
reports
. Maintained office supplies as well as office
equipment
. Processed badge requests, handled workstation set up
and phones for new team members
. Demonstrated proficiency in administrative and
related office skills
02/03 - 12/03 EDS/Bank of America, Atlanta, GA
(Position eliminated as a result of the Bank of America
contract)
Administrative Assistant to Contracts and Payables Manager
. Provided administrative support to Contracts and
Payables Manager and direct reports on the Bank of
America Account
. Processed and approved all travel requests, expense
reports and time cards
. Scheduled appointments and travel arrangements as
necessary
. Served as a communication liaison for the department
. Produced correspondence for the department; managed
calendars via Outlook
. Data entry into Excel; formatted and edited Excel
documents
. Collected, validated and submitted expense reports
. Processed and tracked departmental invoices and
expenses
. Maintained contact reports and organizational charts
03/97 - 02/03 Bank of America, Atlanta GA (Position outsourced to
EDS)
04/01 - 02/03 Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President
. Served as research and audit specialist in PIC code
(invalid long distance carrier) in Six Sigma
Greenbelt initiative resulting in over 1.3 million
annual save
. Researched extension ratio to associate by using
internet and internal databases; project resulted in
1.7 million annual save
. Responsible for auditing all internal charges for ETA
(usage on cell phones, long distance calls, travel
and office supplies)
. Served as interface for Corporate Real Estate for all
relocations, charges and modifications
03/97 - 10/00 Executive Assistant to VP - Management Recruiting
(Position relocated)
. Coordinated HR activities of employment, recruiting,
compensation, benefits and payroll
. Maintained hire information on all external/internal
hires
. Coordinated candidate interviews
. Processed and approved travel and expenses; Data
entry into Excel; formatted and edited Excel
documents
. Processed new hire information, badge requests,
setting up workspace with necessary equipment
. Conducted and followed-up on background
investigations and drug testing
. Updated and maintained recruiting databases for
monthly hires audit.
. Acted as liaison between hiring managers, external
and internal candidates during hiring process
. Maintain personnel files for legal compliance.
07/96 - 03/97 Wachovia Bank, Atlanta, GA
Professional Banking Associate
. Serviced client base of 300+ professionals and
executives with personal banking requests
. Provided additional administrative support to 3 loan
officers
07/94 - 07/96 Norrell Corporation, Atlanta, GA
Assistant to VP - Corporate Controller
. Provided administrative support to the Corporate
Controller of national provider of temporary staffing
and outsourcing services; prepared and distributed
quarterly 10-Q and 10-K; compiled information for
quarterly Board of Directors reports
. Provided additional support to Accounts Payable, Tax
and Internal Audit
04/86 - 07/94 Bank South, Atlanta, GA
Executive Assistant to EVP - Comptroller/Treasurer
. Supported Comptroller/Treasurer of $7.4 billion
southeastern regional commercial bank; maintained
publications, files, annual reports, time/attendance
and payroll
. Prepared bi-annual Investors Relations presentations
and responded to over 750 investor relations
inquiries annually
. Prepared confidential Policy Committee packages
weekly; compiled and distributed financial
statistical reports for Fed and OCC regulators
monthly/quarterly
. Data entry into Excel; formatted and edited Excel
documents
Assistant to VP of Financial Planning and Analysis
. Provided administrative support to department manager
and 20 professionals in the budget, general ledger
and financial analysis areas
. Prepared and distributed budget reports; supported
Comptroller/Treasurer and Director of Corporate
Planning as needed
Private Banking Assistant
. Serviced client base of 250 professionals and
executives with personal banking requests
. Effectively prepared loan presentation for loan
committee and compiled all related loan documentation
1/06 - 04/09 Remax Greater Atlanta (Part-time)
Front desk administrative assistant/receptionist. Provide
administrative support for agents on weekends. Monitor
fax machine for incoming offers, amendments, etc. Respond
to callers regarding questions pertaining to listing(s) and
properties via FMLS. Ensure balloons/signage prepared and
ready to go for agent(s) on Open House days. Prepared
packets w/ all necessary paperwork regarding houses and/or
condominiums. Other duties as assigned.
SOFTWARE Microsoft (97, 2000 & 2003, 2007), Windows NT, Restrac (HR
database), PowerPoint and Excel, Lotus Notes and Outlook