Project Administrative Assistant

LYNN HOCH

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Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

815-***-**** Cell: 815-***-**** ********@*********.***

CAREER PROFILE

Abilities include a talent for quickly mastering technology; proficient

researcher of competitive market information; significant experience in

establishing departments and project co-ordination. I am diplomatic and

tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels; accustomed

to handling sensitive, confidential information. I have a demonstrated

history of executing accurate and timely reports to meet stringent

guidelines. Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a sense of humor

under pressure and thrive in deadline-driven environments and excellent

team-building skills.

Skills Summary:

Research Project Coordination

Chart and Graph Creation/Analysis Liaison with Portfolio Clients

Investment Banking Knowledge Base Author/HTML

Webinar and Hands-On Training/Mentoring IP/Legal Actions Coordination

Start Up Specialist Data Mining

Software Experience:

MS 97/XP/Vista Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Access/MS Project Outlook

FrontPage/Visio Illustrator/Photoshop

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROGRESSIVE COMPONENTS: Wauconda, Illinois 2008 to 2009

Engineering Administrator

. Prepared complex metrics to track and review project activities resulting

in increased production and accurate estimates of project time; provided

custom quoting and time management to meet deadline criteria in

department of 5 engineers.

. Coordinated knowledge transfer to new legal firm; established tracking

systems for legal matter details and actions; processed documentation and

materials for all intellectual property filings.

. Researched competitive market for infringement, grey market retailers and

counterfeit offerings; initiated new matters with counsel as necessary.

. Created electronic in house file search tool for engineering department;

entered all pertinent company documentation into system thus eliminating

paper files.

. Handled website and catalog page updates; created new pages, links, and

automation for product line.

. Utilized Adobe CS4 to convert and edit CAD geometry into scaled down

artwork for catalog page prints.

. Performed data mining of various databases and resources; generate

spreadsheet and graph reports to provide accurate data for the purpose of

pricing reviews, new product offerings, and lean management.

ADP DEALER SERVICES: Hoffman Estates, Illinois 1998 to 2008

Sr. ICD Specialist, Shared Services, 2005 - 2008

. Coordinated CPU, network, and peripheral installations in automotive and

heavy truck dealerships including, scheduling equipment orders and

deliveries within field service time frames.

. Worked closely with clients to ensure deliverables were met on schedule.

. Coordinated data migrations with automotive OEMs and Telco providers.

. Maintained project documentation and installation database.

. Position specialized in ASP hosting implementations, which provide

application server and document hosting services in a secure remote site.

ADP DEALER SERVICES: Continued

Sr. Network Installation Specialist, Network Solutions, 1998 - 2005

. Instrumental in the establishment of the network engineering department;

took temporary start-up position to a full time key member of the team.

Created Access database and job descriptions for the department.

. Developed processes and role guidelines for engineers, install

coordinators, and office staff.

. Teamed with IT to create an effective database tool accessible remotely

for all department members that provided a means to budget and track

projects, customer data, product and service sales, and increased install

timeframes and scheduling success.

. Became "go to" person for assistance on implementations by quickly

becoming familiar with network technology to liaison with Telco vendors,

clients and engineers.

WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY: Chicago, Illinois 1987 - 1997

Executive Assistant

. Assisted partners in an LBO fund providing all administrative

responsibilities to manage the department, communications with portfolio

clients, attorneys and investors.

. Established procedural manual for management of the fund and department

including investment draw downs.

. Direct contact with clients and investors for funding, financial

reporting and annual meeting arrangements.

. Acquired Series 7 certification for stock transactions and general office

responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Administrative Assistant, Assured Staffing: Barrington, Illinois

Owner, Lynn Hoch Secretarial: Crystal Lake, Illinois

EDUCATION

WILBER WRIGHT COLLEGE: Chicago, Illinois

Completed Accounting I and II courses

CARY-GROVE HIGH SCHOOL: Cary, Illinois

Graduate

CERTIFICATIONS

Managing Conflicting Priorities in a Multi-Task Environment

Project Management with Technical Focus

Project Management I

NASD Series 7

REFERENCES

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