Monlise Cruz - Budden
Lumberton, NJ 08048
Cell: 609-***-****
***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to secure an Executive Assistant position that will allow me
the opportunity for professional growth and challenges. Current
position is in Insurance Brokerage with previous experience in the new
home construction field and non-profit sector of corporate
development.
EXPERIENCE
TRAVELERS COMPANIES (OCEAN MARINE) - Marlton, NJ
2012 - Present
Nation's Largest Property Casualty Insurance Company. Publicly traded
(NYSE) corporation with revenue of over $25 billion.
Sr. Executive Assistant/Account Manager
Reported to President of Ocean Marine before departure. Responsibility
includes continue of all office functions for the Ocean Marine
department until replacement.
. Draft documents, memos, general correspondence, reports, and
other materials for internal/external distribution.
. Make independent decisions on behalf of Executive Management
. Handling of all confidential and/or business sensitive
information
. Provide information and field inquiries regarding
departmental policies and operational procedures
. Preparation of travel arrangements (business or personal),
expense reports, calendars, appointment scheduling, and staff
meetings
. Letters of Authority
. Event Planning
. Assistance in coordination of both mid-year and annual
reviews.
MARSH USA - Philadelphia, PA
2007- Sep. 2011
International Insurance Brokerage Firm. A subsidiary of Marsh &
McClennan companies, a publicly traded (NYSE) corporation with sales
revenue of over $11 billion.
Sr. Executive Assistant
Report to 4 Managing Directors and 4 Sr. Vice Presidents.
Responsibility includes maintaining most office functions for four
departments and support to executive team.
. Assistance in coordination of both mid-year and annual
reviews.
. Make independent decisions on behalf of Executive Management
. Handling of all confidential and/or business sensitive
information
. Provide information and field inquiries regarding
departmental policies and operational procedures
. Draft documents, memos, general correspondence, reports, and
other materials for internal/external distribution.
. Preparation of travel arrangements (business or personal),
expense reports, calendars, appointment scheduling, and staff
meetings
. CSA's & Engagement Letters for possible or current clients
. Coordination of licensing for CE credits or required courses
. Policy handler to MCD database for clients
. Event Planning
CREATIVE TOUCH INTERIORS/HOME DEPOT - Burlington, NJ
2001 - 2006
Nation's leading design center services, product and installation for
production home builders. A subsidiary of Home Depot, a publicly
traded (NYSE) corporation with sales revenue of $81.5 billion.
Executive Assistant/Sales Support Asst. Manager/Personal Assistant
Report to Regional Sr. Vice President/District General Manager.
Responsibility was to maintain all office functions and support the
executive and sales staff.
. Handling of all confidential and/or business sensitive
information
. Provide information and field inquiries regarding departmental
policies and operational procedures
. Draft documents, memos, general correspondence, reports, and
other materials for internal/external distribution.
. Preparation of travel arrangements (business or personal),
expense reports, calendars, appointment scheduling, and staff
meetings
. Assisting with resolution of customer related problems or issues
. Make independent decisions on behalf of Executive Management
. Manage the process for trade shows product presentation display
and collaterals
. Coordinate all product samples for the Sales department
. Create and maintain sales information database
. Responsible for most office managerial duties (supplies - 2
branches, janitorial service, and building maintenance)
. Event planning
. Assisting in Human Resources
. Handling of all personal functions for Regional Sr. Vice
President/District General Manager
AMERICAN SHOWER & BATH - Moorestown, NJ
2000 - 2001
Leading manufacturer of tub and shower products. A subsidiary of
Masco Corporation, a publicly traded (NYSE) corporation with sales
revenue of $7 billion.
Wholesale Channel Coordinator
Reported to Wholesale Vice President. Responsibility included main
inside sales contact for +30 Representative Agencies and the
development of training manuals and catalogues for representatives and
customers. Created and designed PowerPoint presentations for Vice
President.
Manage the process for trade shows - product presentation, display,
and collaterals
Internet research to collect and maintain competitor information on
products and pricing
Create and maintain sales information database
THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
1998 - 2000
Administrative Assistant, Corporate Partners Program
Reported to Director. Responsibilities included coordination of the
solicitation of various levels of corporate donations.
Handle financials by tracking and maintaining benefit fulfillment
records
. Internet research on prospective and current Corporate Partners
to evaluate company statutes and philanthropic history
Oversee special events planning; coordinate special visits/tours and
handle prospective inquires
Develop corporate news print ads, collateral, stationary, and forms
Power Point - Word - Outlook - Excel - Lotus Notes - Ariba - Facts