Executive Assistant Human Resources

Connie L. Simpson

**** ****** **. #***, *******, CA 95355

***/***-**** (cell) / abliy5@r.postjobfree.com (email)

CAREER OBJECTIVES:

An accomplished Sr. Executive Assistant, with high energy, motivation and the ability to manage multiple

projects with efficiency. I’m seeking to leverage my related skills in a corporate environment, working with a

team of professionals to assist them to achieve their organizational goals and objectives.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

E & J Gallo Winery, Sr. Executive Assistant, Premium Wine Division 2001-2010

Supports GM/VP. Schedule appointments, workshops and travel (domestic and international).

Process expense reports, track attendance, mileage and recognition awards for employees.

Coordinate and draft list of wines for monthly Wine Press Release Tasting.

Responsible for accurate delivery of weekly and monthly reports: SMIS, BRIO, IRI, & Org Plus.

Drafts and publishes Quarterly Premium Wine Newsletter on the E&J Gallo Winery portal.

Coordinate with Premium Directors for scheduling, obtaining weekly reports, ordering wine/supplies,

arranging travel & designing presentations. Takes/transcribes dictation, drafts letters and memos.

2007 coordinated meetings and designed an Executive/Administrative procedure guide for assistants.

Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Group, Marketing Coordinator 1998-2001

Supervised the internship/apprenticeship programs for college and high school students.

Worked with the HR Director to write the company mission statement for women and minorities which

incorporated the guidelines of the EEOC “Equal Employment Opportunity Commission” and redrafted

the company’s EEO “Equal Employment Opportunity” policy.

Wrote department job descriptions and procedures for directors, coordinators and assistants. Initiated

and completed performance evaluations for marketing assistant.

Streamlined the proposal process which increased efficiency and prepared presentations for teams that

received many award winning projects.

EDUCATION:

B.S. Degree, English (Minor in Psychology), Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Mississippi,

Completed Master’s course work, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, UOP, Stockton, California,

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Org Plus (also use

Microsoft Project and Access). Utilize BRIO and SMIS reporting systems, to obtain data for projects. Use

plotter for marketing, flip charts, presentation boards and/or company internal promotions.

Professional Accomplishments:

Charter member of Gallo African American Network “GAAN”, served as secretary (2008-2009). GAAN

raised money to provide Christmas gifts for children and feed the homeless in our local community.

Coordinator of the Administrative Support Group meetings (2004-2007), we established a venue for training

with Human Resources/Organizational Development, networking, sharing of information/ideas and technical

procedures.

“Society for Marketing Professional Services “SMPS” San Francisco Chapter, previously served on

committees and assisted with organizing monthly meetings and registering guests. ISPE, served on the

membership committee and registered guests at monthly meetings.

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