KIMBERLY MCKNIGHT

EXECUTIVE/PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Greater New York Area

917-***-****

ac0xlx@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Microsoft Office programs, budgeting, writing (drafting, editing, formatting), effective communicator, relationship builder,

critical observer and thinker, tolerant of change and uncertainty,

self-directed/stay on task, decision-making, desire to learn/trainable

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Freelance Employment throughout Manhattan Available Immediately

Haworth July 2016 – December 2016

Temp-Receptionist - high-end interior design/furniture showroom

Opened office, i.e. turned-on all overhead lights, lamps and TV monitors

Registered guests via Passage Point/a computerized security software used to verify individuals for building entry

Welcomed visitors by greeting them warmly, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries

Responsible for distributing mail, messengering samples and overnight courier packages

Maintained safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintained continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Customer focused, created and updated guest lists for events, created and distributed badges. Greeted, directed and assisted outside caterers, office supply, food and beverage management

The Estee Lauder Companies November 2014 – May 2016

Temp-Executive Assistant to VP Corporate Innovations

Heavy telephone calls regarding research and development

Complex appointment scheduling

Complicated international travel and logistics, itineraries and agendas

Coordinated video conferencing for overseas team members

Catered team lunches and or other events; conference room set up and break down

Ralph Lauren Corporation 2008 – 2012

Executive Assistant to SVP, Global Human Resources

Position Highlight: SVP ranked # 4 within the hierarchy of senior executives of 21,000 employees at RL

First point of contact for all matters pertaining to the SVP’s office

Scheduled personal appointments – medical and personal maintenance (salon, barber, spa, personal training, etc.) Responsible for personal shopping, clothing alterations, dry cleaning, handled banking matters – deposits, wire transfers, currency exchange, maintained relationship with personal banker

Worked in tandem with family members regarding vacations/passports, paperwork pertaining to schools, parties

Liaised with vendors/contractors and communicated various findings back to SVP or family member

Scheduled and coordinated meetings and events, informed attendees of dates and time, reserved meeting or event space, ensured the appropriate equipment/materials were available, coordinated hospitality services as needed, assisted with various off-site meetings as requested in an upbeat and professional manner

Handled planning logistics for domestic and international trips; provided detailed itineraries, agendas, driving directions and backup materials

Arranged transportation and coordination with drivers and hotel concierge

Managed and manipulated complex calendar of appointments, conferences, off-sites and special events accommodating multiple time zones and locations

Monitored SVP’s calendar and anticipated where problems might arise regarding schedule changes, travel, meeting preparations, needs of parties involved, requests for meetings and telephone calls; communicated potential and/or confirmed changes to involved parties immediately

Greeted visitors and ensured their comfort

Organized social events – including scouting locations and developing menu choices for approval

Composed and/or edited correspondence, maintained personal filing system

Reviewed incoming mail and/or email, prioritized and summarized content, and processed replies on own initiative or from SVP’s notes and directives

Answered high volume telephone calls, filtered through mail, solicitations and e-mail with responsibility for timely

follow-up

Maintained numerous subscriptions and club memberships/professional affiliation renewals

Maintained relationships with members of various organizations, Board of Directors and fielding questions and follow-up

Personal and Corporate gift selection and purchases

Internet Research

Holiday card selection and mass mailing

Warnaco, Inc. 2007 – 2008

Executive Assistant to President, Calvin Klein Underwear

Position Highlight: During tenure CK Underwear was ranked # 1 in the under garment segment

Served as primary contact for President

Day to day coordination of logistics related to personal and business appointments

Monitored calendar, calls, emails and flow of communication

Extensive email management, including drafting of numerous emails daily

Key contact for providing relevant information conveying the excitement and value of the brand to the Warnaco community and press

Strategized calendar of events to ensure top corporate initiatives received proper exposure

Planned and coordinated special projects for President as requested

Arranged messengers, faxing, filing, etc.

Liz Claiborne, Inc. 2002 – 2007

Personal/Executive Assistant-Office Manager to President of Licensing

Position Highlight: Department consisted of 20 employees with 75 licensees.

Point person for President

Managed social calendar and appointments

Conducted research and advanced planning for meetings and events

Scheduled doctor and personal care appointments (manicure, pedicures, hair, personal trainer)

Ordered theatre tickets or purchased at box office

Secured dinner reservations

Selected and purchased personal and corporate gifts

Investigated and reserved cultural activities, restaurant and theatre choices, tours and other cultural events

Reserved flights, cars and hotels

Organized all logistics of extensive domestic travel – prepared detailed itineraries/agendas

Vetted all communications and solicitations and correspondence

Composed, proofed, and finalized correspondences including email and other documents

Handled expense accounting and petty cash

Maintained and updated contacts

Met and greeted visitors and formed relationships with them

Assisted with wedding plans

Other:

Katrina Donation Staff Point Person

Provided pertinent information and direction to staff as informed by the Liz Claiborne Foundation

Article classification (food, clothing, toiletries) - quantities, delivery and receiving information, follow-up, fielding questions while exhibiting and imploring composure and patience during hectic day-to-day changing situations

Won 2005 Special Recognition Team Award at LCI’s Town meeting for Outstanding Effort

2005 Aids-Walk

Assisted President of “Liz Acts” Senior Sponsor for Aids-Walk team with roster, donor sheets, pledges, fielding questions, meetings, follow up, thank you notes, gifts and picture distribution

EDUCATION

Bennett College for Women, Greensboro, North Carolina/BA - Communications Media, Public Relations

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