Diane Walsh
Email: **********@********.***
Address: *** ******** ******
City: Foxboro
State: MA
Zip: 02035
Country: USA
Phone: 508-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $65,000
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DIANE L. WALSH
176 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
Residence: 508-***-**** **********@********.***
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced executive assistant focused on supporting
senior level management.
- Results oriented, independent worker with strong
organization and good interpersonal skills.
- Highly developed skills in written and verbal
communication, initiative, reliable follow-up and
teamwork.
- Proven ability to set priorities, make key decisions
and anticipate upcoming projects.
- Strong, practical judgment and consistent positive
attitude.
- Liaison with HR in areas of employment requisition
process and personnel actions and recordkeeping.
- Problem solver with solid practical judgment, adept
at assisting senior management.
EXPERIENCE
NEI (Network Engines, Inc.) Canton, MA 2002-2012
Executive Assistant to President/CEO and CFO
Provided executive support to the President/CEO; the CFO in addition to supporting other executives, as needed. Displayed high level of composure and professionalism. Ability to work independently in a multi-tasking environment, handled matters of a confidential nature which required discretion and good decision making.
Strong organizational skills and thorough, consistent follow-up to bring projects to fulfillment. Created, edited and proofread important confidential documents prior to senior management approval. Screened, directed and responded to all inquiries.
Worked autonomously facing challenging tasks while President/CEO was primarily located in NEI Plano, TX office; managed the day-to-day office operations; continued to support executive staff in matters of scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences.
Scheduled and maintained executive calendar, coordinated complex travel arrangements and prepared detailed itinerary for both domestic and international travel to include customer meetings and social events. Transcribed and composed letters for the President/CEO to welcome new employees, promotions and annual service anniversary letters.
Communicated effectively with all levels of management throughout corporation. Utilized good judgment as well as diplomatically and efficiently interfaced with all internal and external customers.
Scheduled Board meetings, conference calls and weekly Operating Committee meetings. Scheduled and attended Executive and Sr. Staff meetings. All meetings were scheduled and set-up using the Shortel Conference Calling System which included audio and video conferencing. Prepared expense reports and highly confidential packets for CEO and CFO.
Coordinated with NEIs Investor Relations firm to schedule upcoming road trips for the CEO and CFO to attend meetings with potential investors and present NEI at multiple annual conferences. Managed a broad range of standing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines.
Served as liaison between NEI and the companys designated travel agency and resolved employee issues or concerns. Liaison between three NEI offices and acted as mediator for conflicts in scheduling in-house conference rooms and any other scheduling problems.
Coordinated, approved and managed corporate rates between NEI and local hotels for employees and customers to receive the best rate while travelling.
Team leader for the NEI Activities Committee. Worked closely with VP of Human Resources on annual budget for the Activities Committee.
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NetPlane Systems, Inc., Westwood, MA
(A Mindspeed Company) 2001-2002
Executive Assistant to the Vice President/General Manager; Office Manager; HR Assistant
Provided advanced administrative support primarily to the Vice President/General Manager, Vice President of Operations, Human Resource Manager and other members of senior management. Worked independently; managed the day-to-day office operations of a multi-million dollar business unit, thereby alleviating senior management of these responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to work with matters of a confidential nature, requiring substantial discretion, judgment and diplomacy.
BBA NONWOVENS, Walpole, MA(Formerly Veratec) 1989-2001
Executive Secretary to the President; 1998-2001
Office Manager
Provided full range of secretarial and administrative support to the President of the Medical and Industrial Division. Composed correspondence, prepared and arranged material for management presentations, completed performance evaluations, coordinated off-site Sales and Marketing Lead Team meetings and conducted the day-to-day operations for the Walpole Sales and Marketing office.
Prioritized, established and ensured maximum administrative support of a highly confidential nature. Coordinated detailed domestic and international travel and provided accurate and necessary information relevant to customer meetings and social functions.
Coordinated and managed multiple priorities and projects, allowing the Executive to concentrate on other major issues. Consistently completed assignments within the appropriate timeframe.
Edited presentation material for budget proposals and prepared detailed documentation for the final phase of the presentation format.
Served as liaison between the Walpole Sales and Marketing office and other company locations focusing on key issues that required immediate attention and follow-up.
Appointed as a member of the task team for all IT issues relating to the closure of the Sales and Marketing office, making appropriate recommendations for the removal and transfer of all IT communications and equipment.
Conducted a full-scale inventory of the Sales and Marketing office to prepare for the facility closing at year-end. Developed guidelines to ensure employees followed appropriate procedures for Record Retention.
VERATEC, Walpole, MA
Executive Secretary to Vice President,
Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing 1992-1998
Provided support to the Vice President of Worldwide Sales/Marketing/Manufacturing and assisted several business unit managers and marketing managers. Prepared presentation material for annual budgets, quarterly reviews, strategic planning and capital investment projects. Arranged conferences and social events and coordinated material for special project presentations.
Senior Secretary to Director of Marketing 1989-1992
Prioritized and organized incoming assignments for Director of Marketing and 14 Marketing managers. Prepared presentation material for annual budgets, quarterly reviews and strategic planning. Formalized tracking system and reconciled departmental expenditure accounts on a monthly basis.
OFFICE SKILLS
Strong Organizational Skills
Windows 95/98, Microsoft 2007; Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Familiar with Internet usage and communication
Experienced with video conferencing
Effective at event organization
Travel coordination, including complex international itineraries
Experienced interfacing with Auditors, Outside Counsel, Shareholders and Investment Relations