Sarah Austin
Executive Assistant
Montgomery, IL 60538
ac1pk4@r.postjobfree.com
“Permeates the layers of corporate skin -Kevin, CEO Polished, confident and passionate support for senior level executives. A formidable collaborator, affable and approachable, inspires colleagues and vendors alike. When team engagement is up, there is an immeasurable increase in productivity and innovation.
“The most even-keeled person I’ve ever met.” -Ron, CEO Calm and focused under pressure, a good listener, resolving and diffusing sensitive situations with grace and poise. An unparalleled ability to read complex settings, recognize and respond to challenging people, circumstances, and establishes rapport quickly. Inspiring solid partnerships to engage in achieving objectives, increase sales and work efficiency.
“The best assistant I’ve ever had.” -Dr. Ivan, CEO Best-in-class work in a timely manner. Grasps business concepts easily and offers valuable input. Anticipates needs, responds to subtle cues, and reacts with situational appropriateness, making accommodations for the executive’s personal style. Flexibility and willingness to take on additional tasks, allows the executive to focus on leadership and core responsibilities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant to CEO
Scratch Family Foods, Montgomery, IL, October 2013–Present
●Lead sales, communication, accounting, logistics, action items and key issues.
●Market penetration, record sales, 40% sales growth.
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Diamond Distributor
It Works! Global, USA, September 2014– September 2016
●Recruited, coached and led 150+ distributors. Drive sales, customer retention.
●Promoted four times in 10 months, top 1% income earner.
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Executive Assistant to CEO
Global Prospect System, Aurora, IL, February 2009–October 2013
●Manage several projects concurrently, writing, reporting, presentations.
●Prepared presentation materials. Secured $5 million in investment funding.
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Executive Assistant to CEO
Dr. Ivan Valcarenghi, Elmhurst, IL, July 2008-February 2009
●Balance multiple priorities, patient care, confidentiality, supply inventory.
●”The best assistant I’ve ever had.” Created stress-free working environment.
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Concierge & Auditing
Fairmont, Newport Beach, CA, October 2007-May 2008
●Receiving clients and visitors, arranging travel, training and supervising staff.
●Rapidly promoted to manager, wrote employee training handbook.
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Executive Assistant to CEO
Genesis Lending Group, Irvine, CA, February 2004-October 2007
●Overall responsibility for management, communications, first point of contact.
●Hired, trained, increased employee retention. Grossed $3 million first year. SKILLS
Executive Assistant for 15+ years
Built 6 Start-Ups
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Docs, Google Calendar
QuickBooks
Project Management
Research & Technology
Impeccable Admin Skills
Corporate Communications
Strong Ethical Compass
Vendor Relations & Negotiation
Public & Motivational Speaking
Sales Coaching
Eye for Talent/Recruiting
Employee Training & Development
Diversity & Inclusion
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HIGHLIGHTS
Top 1% income earner
Recruited, trained and led 150+
direct sales distributors. Assisted
team in bonus earnings over
$40,000.
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Took home batch chicken sausage
to retail market, achieved record
sales, up to 40% sales growth.
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Women’s ministry leader.
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EDUCATION
University of Nebraska, Lincoln,
NE Political Science and
Government
CA DRE Salesperson License