Laverock, PA *****
*.************@*****.***
VANESSA D. GIBSON-COOPER
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: A highly accomplished detailed oriented self-
starting executive administrative assistant with an extensive background in
data and customer support, effective communication interpersonal and IT
skills with problem solving ability. Experience includes strong
organizational skills and a customer satisfaction focus that will assist an
organization to meet its goals.
COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Office Suite/SAP R/3
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Carney Group Blue Bell, PA (2010-Present)
Temporary position with Corporate Call Center, Blue Bell, PA
ADMINISTRATIVE:
. Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Manager and
Staff
. Create PowerPoint slides for Training Manager
. Manage calendar and coordinate interviews for Human Resources Manager
. Greet customers and visitors at the front desk
. Create Excel spreadsheets for training schedules
. Prepare Word documents for training classes
. Enter data into web based licensing system
. Assist Supervisors and Managers with projects
Dow Chemical Company (formerly Rohm and Haas Company), Phila., PA (1978-
2009)
Global Diversity Team-Executive Assistant/Data Analyst (2005-2009)
Provided administrative support to the Chief Diversity Officer
ADMINISTRATIVE:
. Created PowerPoint slides and documents for quarterly presentations to
the Board of Directors
. Provided diversity data directly to the Corporate Executive Office for
presentations to the Board of Directors to show professional progress
of women and minorities
. Managed calendar, assisted with travel and meeting arrangements
. Created quarterly diversity charts for posting on Diversity intranet
. Prepared Word documents for distribution internally/externally
DATA REPORTING AND ANALYSIS:
. Generated customized ad hoc employee/diversity reports through the SAP
R/3 system
. Utilized diversity data to compile workforce profiles and updates by
function (commercial, technology, manufacturing, shared services)
. Analyzed data and tracked for career management trends/themes
. Created pivot tables in MS Excel to create charts and graphs
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION:
. Developed and maintained database of external diversity talent
. Created and maintained database to track diversity training activity
EXTERNAL BENCHMARKING/REALATIONSHIPS:
. Completed on average 8 per year external diversity surveys for
benchmarking towards awards
. Researched external trends and shared internally with stakeholders
. Served as liaison with external diversity organizations including
magazine articles and speaking engagements for the Chief Diversity
Officer
. Tracked employee participation in external diversity activities
AFFIRMATION ACTION SUPPORT:
. Partnered with Legal on Affirmative Action Plan activity and generated
data for submission to external company that provides Affirmative
Action Plans
EMPLOYEE NETWORK SUPPORT:
. Provided support and diversity information to the Employee Networks
(100 plus members)
. Coordinated and implemented end of year Employee Network Recognition
program
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
. Coordinated diversity events/activities (i.e. lunch n' learn sessions
with the Corporate Executive Officer, 3 sessions per quarter)
. Coordinated and implemented summer program for diversity interns (10
plus per summer)
. Collected and analyzed employee feedback for process improvements
COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT:
. Updated and maintained Diversity intranet site
. Worked with Employee Networks to develop communications to recognize
local activity
Human Resources Department/Systems Administrator (2000-2005)
Partnered with the Human Resources community to ensure employee data
integrity and accuracy including the organizational structure for the
global organization
. Managed the GEMS (SAP R/3) organizational structure, including
position maintenance
. Analyzed and resolved business cases and data issues
. Provided Ad Hoc reports per customer requests through the SAP R/3
system
. Functional liaison/partner with Payroll and Benefits Center on problem
resolution
. Performed User Acceptance Testing
. Maintained information for Human Resources intranet site
. Coordinated compliance reporting with external Affirmative Action Plan
provider
. Executed mass data uploads into SAP R/3 system
. Supported and corrected system errors
Executive Assistant/Internal Auditing Department/Corporate Controller (1995-
2000)
Provided administrative and customer support assistance to the Internal
Audit Director, Corporate Controller and the Conversion Process Team.
Helpdesk Technician (1990-1995)
Team member fielding an average of 250 calls per day. Utilized high levels
of security authorization on Local Area Networks (LAN), mainframe
applications and AT&T telephone systems. Assisted customers with software
package issues.
Computer Operations (1988-1990)
Team member responsible for overnight back-ups of all jobs submitted to the
mainframe.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
LaSalle University (Information Technology coursework)
Temple University (Business Administration coursework)
Root Cause Analysis/Human Resources training, Organizational Management,
Management Training Courses.