TERRI FAILLE
Preston, CT *****
*******@***.***
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Dynamic, results-driven administrative professional with extensive
experience providing support within an executive environment while
developing and implementing complex office management duties and
initiatives.
. Drives daily administration, including planning, logistical execution,
reporting and overall office leadership, including staff management and
procurement, as well as collaborating in budget
development and management
. Interfaces with external entities in contract administration for major
building projects and event development.
. Develops new systems and processes that drive productivity, accessibility
and contain costs.
. Leverages superior communication and relationship building skills in the
delivery of exceptional business results.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Planning . Resource Management . Project Management . Time
Management
Scheduling . Confidential Communications . Mailings . Filing . Procurement
. Meeting Coordination
Event Planning . Contract Administration . Transcription . Presentation
Development
Relationship Building . Word . Outlook . Excel . PowerPoint . Interpersonal
Communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY, Providence, Rhode Island . 07/1999 - 01/2010
A large construction company.
Executive Assistant
Performed comprehensive administrative tasks in support of the Vice
President and Deputy Director. Maintained key calendars. Attended monthly
School Building Committee meetings, developing the agenda and taking
minutes. Produced confidential correspondence, reports and records.
Developed and managed filing systems, and all company mailings. Led the
procurement of office equipment and supplies. Provided training to new
administrative employees. Planned meetings and events, as well as community
gatherings.
Oversaw travel arrangements. Managed departmental report dissemination and
filing. Conducted information follow-up for inclusion in reports,
presentations and special assignments. Administrated the database of all
current and potential customers, as well as ad responses. Conducted all
management functions for sales histories and trends, including monthly
sales compilation, as well as stock, and production data from daily
reports.
Major Contributions:
. Saved on operating costs with exceptional contract administration for
48 new schools, new system development and overall office management.
. Collaborated with the Marketing Director in budget development and
monthly analysis.
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GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY (continued)
. Played key role in conjunction with the Mayor and Public Relations
Director to organize groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies of new
schools for 600 participants.
. Partnered with New Haven's Inauguration Planning Committee in the
planning and execution of the swearing in of elected officials.
. Drove event planning for up to 1K people, including national training
meetings, tennis and golf tournaments, dinner cruises, special
employee events and trade shows.
. Twice honored with the Thomas & William Gilbane Service Achievement
Award for a job well done and going above and beyond required job
performance.
EDUCATION
Business Administration Training
Business Math
Business English
MS Software
Certificate in Word Processing
South Bay Business College . Baldwin Park, California
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Customer Satisfaction
Dealing with Difficult People
Quark Express (Desktop Publishing)