Administrative Assistant Management

MENSEH M. JONES

*** ******** ****** . **** ******, New Jersey 07017 . 973-***-**** .

973-***-**** (Cell)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A skilled and dedicated Executive Administrative Assistant with 12+ years

experience in coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational and

administrative functions that is focused on performing variety of high-

level projects in support of organizational and executive-level goals

within the financial services and other industries.

. Successfully demonstrated capacity and provided comprehensive support

for executive-level staff; excelled at scheduling meetings, coordinated

catering needs for meetings, planned and coordinated global travel

arrangements, and arranged videoconferences/teleconferences.

. Successful proven track record of accurately completing research,

reporting, information management, and marketing-support activities

within demanding time frame.

. Successfully managed all essential tasks regarding investments

management, adapted at developing and maintaining administrative

processes that reduced redundancy, improved accuracy and efficiency, and

achieved organizational objectives.

. Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-

driven operations, able to identify goals and priorities, and resolve

issues in initial stages.

. Computer literate and internet savvy, excellent professional

communication skills, superior attention to detail, calm under pressure,

proactive and confident.

. Outstanding ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative

working relationships with individuals at all levels of the

organization.

. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus

Notes)/Windows XP/Windows Vista.

. Proficient in Charles River for credit ratings input, CreditSights for

analysts' credit coverage,

Credit Navigator for analysts' credit information, Analysts' credit

opinion on Capital IQ database, Thomson Financial CCBN StreetEvents and

Factset Callstreet for quarterly earnings, transcripts, and briefs,

Bloomberg, Credit Management Fixit, Test Director, SNL, Attendance

Tracking for Credit Research, PeopleSoft for expense reports, Travel

Management System, and Online Travel Assistant for travel arrangements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

METLIFE GROUP, INC. - MORRISTOWN, NJ

Administrative Assistant - 03/97 - 07/09

. Provided high-level administrative support to Executive Vice Presidents,

Senior Managing Directors, Managing Directors, Directors, Associate

Directors, Associates, and Analysts of leading investments products in

Global Credit Research which is the cornerstone of MetLife's credit

asset management, and for both Core Securities and High Return which

maintain more than $320 billion portfolio of below investment grade,

corporate bonds, and alternative investments.

. Performed variety of key investments functions by addressing inquiries

of current and potential corporate bond portfolio for High Yield and

Bank Loans Units to maintain investments database.

. Provided variety of administrative functions in support of Public

Corporate, Corporate Bond and Hedge Fund Traders. Highly maintained

filing systems for hedge funds, investment evaluation regarding

industries coverage, and prepare documents for sector and portfolio

reviews for Steering Committee meetings.

. Successfully collaborated with High Yield and High Return associates to

oversee the responsibilities of distribution of performing credit

analyses, recommending deals to external and internal credit committees,

managing existing portfolio credits and maintaining relationships with

portfolio companies and for unit members to be responsible for

developing and maintaining relationships with commercial and investment

bankers.

. Successfully developed spreadsheets to improve and inform quality and

risk-assessment initiatives for Core Securities and High Return to

maintain internal research staff. Coordinated with research associates

to perform credit analyses on corporate credits in assigned industries

as well as sovereign credits. Successfully coordinated with research

associates to support investments in all parts of an issuer's capital

structure - from senior secured debt to equity so that associates will

use original analysis as well as outside research to evaluate the

fundamental prospects of issuers and recommend purchases and sales based

on market pricing.

ADECCO - FLORHAM PARK, NJ - CONTRACTS

Administrative Assistant - 04/95 to 03/97

ASSIGNMENTS: MetLife-Morristown, NJ, Bayer-Morristown, NJ, Schering Plough

Corporation-Kenilworth, NJ, Morristown Memorial Hospital-Morristown, NJ,

New Jersey Transit-Maplewood, NJ

. Served as Administrative Assistant for Director of Cardiovascular

Clinical Research and six Clinical Research Managers, local and

regional Monitors of Clinical Research for a major pharmaceutical firm

with locations nationwide and in Europe, International Senior Medical

and Medical Directors, Managers and Investigators for a major health

center, and Director of Employee Benefits, Senior Directors of Human

Resources, Benefit Specialists and Coordinators for a major

transportation firm.

. Oversaw a wide variety of administrative functions in support of direct-

level projects and information-management processes. Compiled and

analyzed data from monthly reports to prepare directors' presentations

to executive management. Developed internal correspondence that

facilitated effective communication and transferred of information

between all regional offices and abroad.

. Significantly played key role in reducing time required to prepare and

distribute quarterly financial reports by initiating implementation of

electronic reporting procedures.

. Managed calendars, arranged meetings, and coordinated travel

arrangements. Filed, faxed, scanned, and copied documents upon request.

Requested purchase order numbers, processed and followed-up on invoices,

ordered clinical supplies, liaised with clinical supplies lead and

tracked supplies.

. Created and submitted expense reports, managed and sent investigators

letters, forwarded documents for clinical trials, and tracked study data

review for clinical research.

WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS - NEW YORK, NY

Administrative Assistant - 03/92 to 01/95

. Successfully directed all administrative and project-support efforts.

Conducted in-depth business-development and research and compiled

results for review by proposal team and insurance brokerage auditors.

Successfully supported Casualty and Property Claims Auditors.

. Created presentations and scheduled all executive-level meetings and

travel.

. Managed invoicing and billing processes.

. Proactively developed vital competitive analysis process to facilitate

implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy for accounts

bids with competitors of other insurance brokerage firms.

. Effectively managed license renewal process for all financial service

representatives and clients.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, JERSEY CITY, NJ

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business/Finance - Anticipation: 05/11

REFERENCES

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