Allison N. Cohn
**** *********** ****** *******, ** 30040 770-***-**** ac2e8t@r.postjobfree.com
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Dedicated, well-organized professional with strong background in organization, planning and implementing a diverse range of responsibilities. 20+ years of experience working with high level executives, HRIS and Procurement systems, administrative functions, and training. Excellent presentation, communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Proven ability to design and implement effective applications, accurately evaluate situations, and design appropriate solutions.
SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
Project Management Training & Development Client Relationship Development
Team Building Event Planning On-Boarding & Termination
Problem Identification & Resolution HRIS Technologies Expense Reporting
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developed and implemented Standards of Leadership, Competency Model and Job Descriptions.
Designed and developed a Playbook to help administrative employees set goals, promote personal development, and create a partnership with managers.
Identified cost savings of $280,000 with Verizon 4G contracts. Created new policy and procedures
across Johnson & Johnson.
Successfully negotiated multiple off-site events with a cost savings of over $50,000 a year.
Spearheaded effort to optimize cost savings of $720,000 per year by relocating to smaller facilities.
Secured iPad access for Field Coordinators to allow job function and training mobility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TSR Consulting, Cumming, GA Mar 2017 – Present
Project Coordinator/Executive Assistant - Administrative Contractor for EY
Provide administrative support for Director and Leads. Responsibilities include: calendar and e-mail management, expense reporting, project management, correspondence and presentations.
Onboarding of both onshore and offshore new hires.
Assist with Sprint Demos (AGILE).
Submit SOW and purchase requisitions for new resources, hardware and software for approval and payment.
Assist Director and Leads with resource allocation and budgeting.
Johnson & Johnson - Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Cumming, GA Mar 2001 – Feb 2017
Region Business Coordinator/Executive Assistant
Provided administrative support for two (2) Region Business Directors. Responsibilities included: calendar management, expense reporting, accounts payable, project management, correspondence and presentations.
Served as a resource for two regions comprised of Region Business Directors, District Managers and Sales Representatives (165 people)
Provided training on HRIS and other systems to multiple teams.
Built relationships with external companies such as QuintilesIMS, MedForce, Pinkerton, Verizon, and multiple large hotel chains.
Managed regional operating budgets of $2.2M.
Planned and executed multi region launch meetings negotiating with hotels to meet strict budgets. Traveled to off-site location to manage meetings.
HR Responsibilities: processed new hire on-boarding and termination, trained employees on company systems, implemented promotion and transferred procedures, managed HR reviews, maintained employee compensation application, and partnered with Recruiting in filling positions. Managed regions’ leaves of absence and FMLA.
Urban Media Communications, Alpharetta, GA
Administrative Assistant Feb 2000 – Jan 2001
Provided administrative support for Director and seven Managers. Responsibilities included: Purchasing, invoicing, accounts receivable/payable, project cost accounting, expense reports, training, budgets, negotiating lease and contract files, college recruiting.
EdenCare Senior Living Services, Alpharetta, GA
Executive Assistant/Transition Coordinator Oct 1997 – Feb 2000
Conducted due diligence, background investigations regarding: new project market analysis, demographics, mapping, loan packages, gardening training program, landscaping, signage and administrative support to the Chief Investment Officer and Executive Vice President of Development.
EDUCATION
Georgia Perimeter College, Business Courses
Georgia State University, Basic College Curriculum
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Safe Harbor Privacy Training Health Care Compliance Annual Assessments
HRIS training HIPAA Privacy Training for U.S. Pharmaceuticals Government Contract & Pricing Compliance Information Asset Protection Policies for US and International
Compliant Reporting Training Records Retention Management SAP Training
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Web Conferencing, Global Expense Reporting Systems,
HRIS systems and Workday.