Kimberly A. Brewer
*********@*******.*** ( Cell: 914-***-****
** ******** **., *******, ** 06811
Executive Assistant
Highly organized, communicative, and accomplished professional assistant
with 12+ years of experience collaborating with C-Level executives and
industry-leading corporations worldwide. Expert organizational strategist
and team player who leverages sharp project management skills and
analytical acumen to oversee and prioritize multiple simultaneous
engagements. Team player committed to leading by example, with an ability
to perform at high-levels under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Areas of Expertise:
Relationship Management - C-Level Presentation Creation - Project
Management - Database Management
Meeting & Calendar Management - Logistics & Event Planning - Reporting &
Written Analysis - Market Trend Analysis
Contract Negotiations - Issue Resolution - Program Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Terex Corporation - Westport, CT
Oct 2012 to Feb 2013
(Temporary Assignment)
American-based diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of heavy
equipment for a variety of industries.
Executive Assistant to the EVP & Chief Tax Officer
Direct report to the Chief Tax Officer and support to the global tax
department. Maintained multiple calendars, meeting and conference
management; created spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, reports,
maintained databases, and ad-hoc projects.
. Coordinated complex global travel arrangements and related meeting
logistics; Passport and Visa processing
. Prepared global expense reports
. Prepared and disseminated wire transfers; coordinated invoice processing;
budget reconciliation
. Coordinated confidential year-end review self-assessment HR process for
Tax Department
. Multiple analytical assignments for tax department
General Atlantic - Greenwich, CT
Apr 2005 to Aug 2012
Global growth equity investment firm, providing strategic support to build
market leaders.
Executive Assistant - Portfolio Management
Direct report to the Managing Director of Portfolio Management. Extensive
project management, information management, research and reporting; created
high-quality PowerPoint presentations, reports and correspondence; held
administrative duties including detailed travel arrangement, meeting
management, event planning, calendar management and expense reporting.
. Interface between Managing Director and 50+ global investment
professional deal teams worldwide to coordinate portfolio projects and
communicate critical portfolio information; coordination with back-
offices.
. Managed the preparation and distribution of bi-weekly investment
committee meeting materials as well as meeting logistics; created and
managed electronic file tracking system.
. Coordinated meeting logistics for annual investor meeting and global
managing director meetings (70+ people); tracked and reported expenses,
maintained budget; created and prepared presentations and meeting
documentation.
. Managed process to assemble semi-annual investor communications including
analysis of earnings releases and research reports to provide written
analysis of portfolio companies; branded format of semi-annual investor
communications releases.
. Maintained and analyzed sector and geographic trends within $5-6 billion
new investment pipeline; evaluated investments completed by global
competitors and identified industry trends.
. Utilized web-based research and analytical software tools to perform
research; synthesized data into reports and presentations.
. Created and disseminated survey to rate existing banking relationships;
determined profitable and sustainable relationships and delivered
actionable data to senior management.
. Managed database of key organizational hires involving highly
confidential information.
. Managed process to track and analyze reporting of portfolio companies to
strengthen internal controls and maintain compliance.
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation - Elmsford, NY
May
2000 to Apr 2005
One of the country's largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) and a
dominant owner, manager and developer of class A office and office/flex
buildings in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets.
Senior Administrative Assistant - Property Management
Direct report to three Director-level executives representing four
territories in the New York/Connecticut region. Provided research, project
management and facilities management services; maintained multiple
calendars, meeting management and event planning; created spreadsheets,
presentations, reports, and maintained contact databases.
. Interface between Directors, property management teams and tenants to
communicate and resolve all building, property and management issues;
extensive customer service.
. Managed all logistics for tenant office move-ins and move-outs in
compliance with lease terms and conditions; prepared and maintained
tenant invoices.
. Managed the contracting process for HVAC and vendor contracts as well as
all related insurance.
. Worked with Directors to create building operating policy and procedure
manuals for each property.
. Drove implementation of Energy Star Program in close partnership with
Directors; met Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) standards by
conducting company-wide survey and determining and establishing
benchmarks for ~50 unique properties. Created and maintained database
and performed systematic follow-ups.
Dempsey Partners, LLC - f/k/a: Dempsey Myers & Company, CPA, LLP - Wilton,
CT Sep 1999 to May 2000
Nation's leading independent provider of forensic accounting, claims
management, and risk consulting services.
Staff Accountant
Supported two partners in the New York/Connecticut region. Assisted in the
preparation of insurance claims, spreadsheet scheduling, presentations and
reports as well as with month-end client billing. Held general
administrative duties including screening calls, sorting and distributing
mail, maintaining mailing lists, and ordering office supplies. Coordinated
and managed logistics for global travel.
. Global travel to perform on-site work including assessment of property
damage and business interruption loss for the preparation of client
insurance claims.
TECHNOLOGY
MS Office Suite - Publisher - Adobe - FactSet - Thomson ONE Analytics -
SalesForce.com - SharePoint - Oracle
Proprietary Accounting &
Property Management Software
EDUCATION
B.S. Accounting, Magna Cum Laude (3.6) - Quinnipiac University - Hamden, CT
(1999)
Study Abroad: Dublin, Ireland
AFFILIATIONS
President (former), Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society Chapter at
Quinnipiac University
Member, Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society in Business Administration
Member, Accounting Society