Kimberly Garrett
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Executive Support Client Relations Workflow Analysis Scheduling
Customer Service Calendar Management
Meeting Coordination Travel Arrangements Records Management Issue
Resolution Filing Systems
Reception Backup Support Inventory/Supply Control Database Management
Team Building
- Qualifications Summary -
Results-focused executive administrative professional with many years of
experience and a proven history of success directing daily administrative
operations and providing executives with comprehensive administrative
support enabling them to focus on achieving corporate missions. Committed
to the highest level of personal integrity and employer confidentiality.
Excels at implementing process improvements and creative solutions to boost
efficiency and solve problems. Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; able to establish trust with executives with diverse personalities.
Detail-oriented and places a premium on organization, accuracy, and
quality.
- Core Competencies -
. Computer savvy; proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, &
PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes & QuickBooks
. Friendly and positive team player who enjoys working in a collaborative
atmosphere to reach established goals
. Able to quickly learn new technologies; very familiar with the Bloomberg
business and finance websites
. Flexible and versatile; strong time-management skills to thrive in fast-
paced and deadline-driven environments
. History of analyzing and coordinating office workflow resulting in
increased productivity and proficiency
- Professional Experience -
Currently serves as a Airport Sales Agent at Continental Airlines while
looking for an executive assistant position.
Executive Assistant, Rentech, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 2005 - 2008
Provided comprehensive, executive-level administrative support to the
company CFO, the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, and the
General Counsel. Managed several administrative projects from inception to
completion. Provided comprehensive schedule/calendar management to
coordinate workflow, ensure all deadlines were met, and ensure appropriate
tasks were delegated. Created filing systems and organized confidential
business documents. Coordinated travel logistics and processed expense
reports.
. Strictly administered a $250K annual executive travel budget; saved over
$30K in annual travel expenditures
. Acted as sole planner for company parties and events, including annual
meetings and board meetings
. Assisted in expansion and development of company's Los Angeles office
from 6 to 25 employees
. Designed an executive appointment and travel matrix to resolve complex
scheduling issues and boost efficiency
. Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to create reports, internal/external
correspondence, and visual presentations
Executive Assistant, McDonald Investments, Los Angeles, CA 1997- 2002
Provided executive administrative support to the company President and the
Managing Director. Fielded and directed phone calls. Scheduled appointments
and managed busy calendars/schedules. Coordinated executive travel
logistics and created travel itineraries. Scheduled meetings between
analysts and the sales force. Proactively provided backup support to other
administrative counterparts to ensure departmental objectives were
achieved.
. Compiled and analyzed data and then utilized advanced skills in Microsoft
Office Suite applications to create informative reports, letters, memos,
graphs, charts, tables, and visual presentations
. Received personal letters of appreciation from company executives for
going above and beyond job duties
- Education and Professional Memberships -
Completed College Coursework at Penn Valley Community College in Kansas
City, MO
Member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
(IAAP)