Ellen J. Sperry
Lakeville, MA 02347
CAREER SUMMARY
Results oriented, creative professional with diverse administration
experience in high-paced environments. Demonstrated skills in identifying
problems and needs, formulating initiatives and delivering high-quality
services. Self-motivated with proven strengths and particular expertise in
office organization, customer service, vendor negotiations, event planning
and coordination, account management and expense control.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
. Ten years in a senior management administrative role
. Ten years in the financial services industry
. Ten years in the publishing/advertising industry
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
. Motivated and energetic self-starter with a can-do attitude
. Proven ability to work independently and use discretion when faced
with decision making
. Strong written and verbal skills
. Flexible and able to juggle changing priorities in a deadline-driven
environment
. Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
. Demonstrated ability to interface with senior management, Board
Members and clients
. Highly dependable with a strong professional demeanor
. Superior proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE
PNC Wealth Management, Boston, MA- Senior Executive Assistant
2000-present
. Provide comprehensive administrative support to Regional President
. Business and personal calendar management
. Gate keeping and screening telephone calls
. Schedule internal and off-site meetings
. Domestic travel and itinerary planning
. Manage all correspondence and communication with Advisory Board
. Create and submit expense reports
. Ad hoc projects
. Event planning to support company initiatives including company
sponsored seminars
. Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and
confidentiality
. Manage and train support staff
Sperry & Associates, Lakeville, MA - Office Administrator, Inside Sales
Representative 1990-2000
. Organized and implemented startup of independent sales office
. Assisted in sales and revenue protection for 50+ customers and
billings of $500,000+.
. Responsible for estimating fiscal sales budgets
. Created and produced unique sales presentations
EDUCATION
Boston Business School, Associates Degree, Business Administration