Melissa J. Locke
Eliot, ME ****3
**********@*****.***
Skills and Qualifications
Dedicated Executive Assistant with demonstrated expertise in office management and human resources
Proven project management, proposal writing, scheduling, purchasing and negotiation skills
Proficient in Quick Books, Microsoft Office Applications, and Adobe, generating reports as well as presentation development
Human Resource skills including employee orientation and on boarding, payroll and benefit administration and policy and procedure
Accounts Payable and Account Receivable and have demonstrated expert proficiency in QuickBooks
Works well as a team member and as a liaison between departments
Related Employment Experience
Marketing Manager / Sales / Executive Assistant
Island Seafood, Eliot ME
2016 - Current
Provide administrative support for the company owners, marketing and tradeshow organization, sales
Generate daily sales and invoicing
Inventory control
Marketing program – set up company website and ecommerce site and manage company profile
Trade show planning and organization
Regional Coordinator /Executive Assistant
Suburban Propane, Portland ME
2014 - 2016
Provide administrative support for the Managing Director, General Manager and Distribution Manager for the New England area
Generate Daily/Monthly regional and corporate reports
Inventory control
Human Resource tracking of current staffing as well as required annual training, recruiting, Federal testing tracking
Office Management, Office Staff PTO tracker development
Coordinate daily calendars, scheduled meetings and plan corporate events
Project Management
Manage domestic travel arrangements for regional staff
Presentation and Proposal Development
Train office staff on new computer systems
Purchasing, Invoice processing, Expense reports
Utilized Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and company applications
Executive Assistant
Anvil International, Exeter NH
2012 – 2014
Provided administrative support for the Vice President of Global Sourcing, Director of Materials Planning and General Legal Counsel
Coordinated daily calendars, scheduled meetings and planned events
Acted as liaison to internal and external customers. Implemented and created contract and supplier tracking system
Responsible for running and distributing daily company reports (Sales Forecast, Avg. National Turns etc.)
Managed domestic and international travel arrangements including creating travel itineraries and visa application process, processed and tracked expense reports
Created, built and edited key monthly and yearly business presentations.
Worked on special project working with marketing, finance and other departments
Managed vendors for maintenance of company facility (HVAC, janitorial, landscaping etc.)
Office Management / Processed general department invoices, purchase orders, inventory and supply requests
Trained new employees on company software systems
Utilized Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and Company Travel Software
Executive Assistant to VP of Operations and Technology
AGL Resources, Portsmouth NH
2009 –2012
Meeting planning / Scheduling
Developed and designed IT Ticket Tracking System, Project Management system thru an online tool; Project Drive
Business Continuity Planning System Management
Travel arrangements domestic and international, Expense reporting
Purchasing, Invoice processing/coding
Document management/ updates
Presentation/proposal development
Office Management, Project coordination
Report and spreadsheet development
Training office staff on new computer systems
Safety Officer
Utilized Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and Company Travel Software
Executive Assistant to Northeast VP / Executive Sales Assistant
Stryker Orthopedics, Newington NH
2007 –2009
Executive Assistant for Northeast VP for an orthopedic company based in NJ as well as supporting 12 area managers
Meeting planning / Scheduling
Project Management
Travel arrangement
Expense reports / Monthly reporting / Hospital credentialing
Education
Business Studies / Human Resource Management / Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University, Portsmouth NH
Significant Coursework
• Project Management • Business Administration • Organizational Behavior • Marketing • Human Resources
Hesser College, Portsmouth, NH
Significant Coursework
• Business Administration • Liberal Studies • Computer Studies
Evangel University, Springfield, MO
Significant Coursework
• Biology Pre-Med • Computer Science
• Certified Travel Consultant, Delta Airline • Event Planner