Karen M. Fennell
Chandler, AZ 85248
Cell: 774-***-****
Email: ******@*****.***
Qualifications:
. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and
deliver multiple tasks efficiently, effectively, on-time, and within
budget.
. Effective interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation and relationship
management skills.
. Demonstrated project management, leadership and the ability to
deliver results as part of a team and/or as an individual
contributor.
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, Dedham, MA January 2008 - January
2010
Administrative Services Manager / Executive Assistant
Appointed position providing confidential, executive level administrative
assistance to the Register of Deeds, an elected official, by utilizing
independent judgment and initiative, frequent handling of sensitive and
confidential information; considerable contact with elected officials,
management, union employees, and the general public.
. Directed daily operations of Registry staff to improve productivity,
efficiency and customer service.
. Coordinated all administrative services including document
processing, data processing, and customer service.
. Analyzed department support needs and ensured prompt and efficient
delivery of services, materials, and supplies.
. Managed online customer accounts; billing/payments, technical
assistance troubleshooting (i.e., forgotten usernames, passwords,
lock outs, printing issues, etc.).
. Developed customer service intake process including database design,
customer intake forms, computer data entry process, and employee
training manual.
. Developed weekly reporting forms to track employee productivity.
. Enhanced weekly attendance reporting system for union and management
employees.
. Worked with all departments to develop employee training manuals.
. Prepared correspondence, records and reports utilizing databases and
mail merge reflecting the operational status of Registry projects.
Welch's, Concord, MA March 1997 - November 2007
Senior Communications Specialist (October 2004 - November 2007)
. Lead the process of defining a strategic communication approach
designed to facilitate and streamline all appropriate Sales
processes and functions.
. Directed cross-functional stakeholders in defining and executing
appropriate solutions to meet business objectives.
. Flawless execution of intranet site management including transition
from extranet site to enterprise portal, content management, end
user training, and creating key performance indicators.
. Managed Sales meetings and incentive trips including site selection,
contract negotiations and budget management.
. Directed Best of Class Sales Rewards & Recognition program leading
candidate eligibility, nomination process, award selection, award
ceremony, and website design.
. Lead Sales execution for new product launches by communicating
product details, consumer programs and sample requirements.
Web Communications Specialist (February 2000 - October 2004)
. Managed design, development and maintenance of all Sales web based
communication.
. Worked with various authors and information sources to manage and
coordinate site content.
. Managed outside agencies to ensure site creative objectives and
corporate identity standards were achieved.
. Ensured site was functioning to meet internal specifications as well
as needs of 300+ remote and corporate users. Coordinated with
Marketing Brand Managers to plan and execute web-based advertising
and brand promotions.
. Updated website content on a daily basis.
Senior Marketing Coordinator (March 1997 - February 2000)
. Coordinated new product introductions with sales personnel, brokers,
& outside agencies.
. Maintained brand P&L and forecast, tracked expenses, processed
invoices to ensure correct brand spending allocation, tracked daily
orders, maintained databases, and analyzed ACNielsen reports.
. Provided overall administrative support to New Products and Market
Research groups.
OraVax, Inc., Cambridge, MA February 1995 - March 1997
Executive Assistant
. Provided administrative support to the Vice President of Development
& Regulatory Affairs, department heads and support staff.
. Managed correspondence with the Food and Drug Administration,
coordinated travel arrangements, organized meetings/conferences,
maintained database, prepared slide presentations, processed expense
reports, maintained detailed daily calendar, and prepared purchase
orders consistent with contract requirements.
EDUCATION: Assumption College, Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Science, Business Communications/Liberal Studies
Summa Cum Laude
Boston University Corporate Education Center, Boston, MA
Web Design Certificate Program
AWARDS: Welch's Leaders Club - 2003
Sales associate who clearly demonstrates exceptional
leadership skills and behaviors which deliver superior
business results during a given fiscal year.
SKILLS: Microsoft Access, Excel, FrontPage, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop; HTML
Macromedia Director, Dreamweaver and Flash