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Management Executive Assistant

Location:
Chicago, IL, 60619
Posted:
October 03, 2010

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Resume:

TRACEY R. WAUGH

**** ***** ******* ******

Chicago, IL 60619

773-***-**** (cell)/ 773-***-**** (home)

Email: abkc1j@r.postjobfree.com

LINKEDIN: www.linkedin/in/traceywaugh

Professional Summary:

Innovative Executive Assistant with more than 10 years experience managing

critical office priorities and providing administrative support to promote a

balanced life for executives. Heavy calendar management, including planning

and coordinating domestic and international travel logistics. Exceptional liaison

with high-profile contacts in human resources, finance, public relations, legal

departments, and other executive offices, always maintaining confidentiality and

highest ethical standards. Proven ability to plan and execute successful

meetings and events. Skilled in processing timesheets, expense reports,

accounts receivable and accounts payable. Creative thinker and strategic

decision maker with a background in project management. Combine sound time

and resource-management to implement strategic operational initiatives that

enhance productivity, client service and overall bottom line performance.

Administrative Support * Vendor Management * Accounts Receivable * Accounts

Payable *Notary Public *Database Management *Expense Report Management

*Calendar Management *Travel Coordination(domestic & international) *Event

Planning(domestic & international) * Office Management

Core Competencies: Administrative support; effective leadership abilities for

self and others; set direction to establish goals and objectives; listen to others

and follow directions; and maintain excellent time management and prioritize

work schedules to meet goals.

Technical/Telephone Experience: Microsoft Office (2003) & Microsoft Works

(2007): Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Publisher, Project Management;

Lotus Notes. PeopleSoft Software and working knowledge of iIMIIS Suites

Software; working knowledge of copier/scanner systems and multiple phone

systems (Cisco, Rolm, PBX)

Education/Membership(s)/Volunteer Services/Languages: Education:

National Louis University: Pursuing Bachelor's of Science Degree (3rd yr) -

Concentration: Business Management Minor: International Business

Management; Memberships: National Association Female Executive (NAFE)

since 1999; Notary Association (Commission expires: 11/01/11) Volunteer

Service(s): LaSalle Bank Marathon 1999 & 2000 (media room), LaSalle Bank

Messiah Christmas Pageant, Lyric Opera 2000, Chase Corporate Challenge

2007(coordination of after event catering);Languages: Remedial knowledge

both spoken & written: French & Spanish

Professional Synopsis

Macquarie Capital Funds

2007-2010

Executive Assistant – Funds Management Department

Reason for Separation: Internal Merger

Responsible for administrative support for Directors,SVP (2) and eight direct

reports

Responsible for simultaneously multi-tasking team calendars; escort visitors

to staff members’ offices/conference rooms; along with provide hospitality

and catering service arrangements as requested; all other ad hoc projects

as necessary.

Responsible for coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements

for senior–level executives via internal/external travel departments and

via Internet (resulting on net savings of $175-$200 per round-trip airfare).

Responsible for monthly staff expense reconciliation including any necessary

follow-up.

Responsible for coordinating and processing all signatories’ on checks over

$250k to ensure payment distribution.

Responsible for notarizing legal documents, deal closings, and any

documentation necessary for international travel.

Responsible for the documentation coordination and liaison with external

company's joint venture projects. Including ensuring verification of

delivery and Notary Public notarization for legal documents for deals

closed.

Responsible for assisting with the coordination process for all-staff annual

conferences (2007 Beaver Creek, Denver; 2008 Cancun, Mexico)

Including: travel (air/lodging/transportation); all pre-arranged

entertainment; and any extracurricular activities. Cancun Conference:

under budget $1,000.

The Chicago Hire Company Staffing Agency

2006-2007

Project Assistant Administrator – Hyatt Corporation Benefits Department

Reason for Separation: Newly Hire Full-Time Position

Responsible for assisting Benefits department with year-end employee

changes to all documentation via database changes.

Tracey R. Waugh

email: abkc1j@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/traceywaugh

ABNAMRO LaSalle Bank

1995-2005

Executive Assistant to CFO&SVP

(Credit Department; Corporate Communications; Documentation Department)

Reason for Separation: Corporate merger layoff

Responsible for administrative support for Directors,SVP (CFO/Corporate

Communications/Documentation Department)

Responsible for coordinating year-end budgetary documentation from all

departments within the organization and ensuring timely delivery for

finalization with Board of Directors.

Responsible as liaison to the Board of Directors for coordination of meetings

four times annually. Including travel, venue, and catering.

Responsible for creating and distributing press kits for bank sponsored

events; assist with coordination of media staff for press conference events

(i.e. Coats Drive with Chicago Bears 1998); coordinate branding and

marketing materials with advertisement agencies verifying correct

pantone colors for uniformity; and assisted with Board of Director’s

presentations during annual meetings.

Responsible as liaison with department and advertisement agencies.

Ensuring deliverables and confirming all ads for media advertisement.

Responsible for assisting with coordinating departmental senior level

management for monthly all staff meetings.

Responsible for coordination and database input for all changes in legal

documentation for companies within the organization. (i.e. Sarbanes

Oxley documentation verification)

References References are available on request



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