Linda Meli

Ringwood, NJ *****

201-***-****

ac2lpq@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

As a dynamic and versatile Executive Administrator with solid communication, organizational, and problem solving skills as well as a dedication to results, I offer over fifteen years of professional experience. I have a demonstrated history of working in the photography, food, and construction industries. Most of my accomplishments are with Event Planning and Special Projects Management. I also have superlative Customer Service relations and exquisite phone etiquette.

Professional Experience:

Manfrotto Distribution Inc (Photography Accessory Distributor)

Executive Assistant to President/Sales Coordinator 3/2013 - 3/2017

Provided direct administrative support to President of Manfrotto Distribution USA

Domestic and International Travel - managed VISA process

Additional responsibilities: Internal point person for team of 20 Outside Sales Managers

Accustomed to tight deadlines

Scheduled meetings, took minutes, coordinated calendars, made travel arrangements and car services, and completed expense reports for 8 Executives (Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Finance, HR, and our 3 Largest Account Executives)

Created Policies, Developed processes, and managed the internal database for our company's MAP program

MAP (Minimum Advertised Pricing) Tracked over 2000 SKUs across the globe daily

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel (VLookups, Pivot Tables), Power Point, Outlook, Word, Adobe, Skype, SharePoint, Visio

Organized company's database for our 'Partner Pricing Program' - Dictates all pricing levels and Incentives per customer

Created Audits for Sales Executives to dictate level of Partnership

Managed database to track customer growth and pricing levels

Coordinated all aspects of 5 Major Trade shows per year

Registered all attendees; Made travel and hotel arrangements; Scheduled dinners for out of town shows; Worked with Marketing, Logistics, and Customer Service to make sure all product arrived in a timely manner; Organized hand out materials; Worked the booth, and took sales orders straight from the show.

CWI Specialty Foods, Ringwood, NJ (National Distributor of Fine Foods)

Executive Sales Administrator 5/2012 ~ 2/2013

Provided direct administrative support to Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, & Accounting

Handled daily intake of customer Purchase Orders

Recorded meeting minutes for weekly Managers Meetings

Researched and coordinated the completion of special projects as needed, as well as daily operations

Developed company Newsletters, Product Guides, and monthly informative emails

Stryker ~ NY Metro Branch, Englewood, NJ (Surgical Supply Company) Contract

Executive Administrative Assistant 5/2011 - 9/2011

Coordinated amenities as needed for travel for all Managers and Sales Representatives

Prepared itinerary and trip file for business travel

Maintained mail/phone directories as needed for all new hires

Prearranged Executive off-site meeting facilities and catering as needed

Submitted all expense reports for Team Managers and Sales Representatives

Richard M. Hodgman & Co. CPA, Hillsdale, NJ (Privately owned Accounting Firm)

Office Manager 6/2009 ~ 5/2012

Responsible for front desk operations

Monitored any new information for over 200 clients

Filed quarterly and year end reports, update files, and other clerical duties

Scheduled meetings; arrange conference calls; greet clients

Invoicing/reconciliation

Maxons Restorations, Wayne, NJ (Property Damage Recovery Specialists)

Executive Sales Administrator 11/2008 ~ 5/2009

Managed calendars, scheduled meetings and filed expense reports

Produced daily reports of compiling and analyzing data

Arranged and took meeting minutes for executive officers

Contributed innovative strategies and plans to achieve the target goals of the organization

Attended new networking groups to build upon my current contact base

Churchill Corporate Services, Hawthorne, NJ (Temporary Housing for Displaced Families)

Sales Account Executive 9/2007 ~ 10/2008

Maintained over 100 contacts in the Tri-State Area

Arranged all material for, and Managed company Trade Show booth

Directed training sessions for the clients

Attended several Insurance Organizations to further my education

Gained nationwide presence through Conventions and Seminars

Woods Restoration Services, LLC, Clifton NJ (Emergency Services and Disaster Restoration)

Business Development Manager 5/2004 ~ 8/2007

Created and controlled the largest account in the company’s history - AIG

Coordinated schedules and making travel arrangements and appointments with clients

Personal daily visits to Insurance Companies, Agencies, and Independent Adjusters

Quality Assurance Coordinator- Personally aided families within the first 24 hours of disaster

Organized and managed a customer event for more than 200

Designed advertising and promotional items for Trade Shows

Loving Touch Nursery School, Hillsdale NJ (Nursery School Teacher 2-5 yrs old)

Head Teacher / Assistant to Director 6/2001 ~ 4/2004

Created Yearly Curriculums for multiple academic levels

Prepared daily reports for parents and the Director

Assisted the Directors with personal tours for prospective parents

Personal and Professional Achievements:

Cub Master of Emerson Pack 67 Cub Scouts

Varsity Softball - 2001 Regional and District Champions

Inducted as Guardian of the Pond ~ Board of the International Honorable Order of the Blue Goose NYC Pond

Education:

Quinnipiac University

Psychology & Early Childhood Education May 2001

References available upon request

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