Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Linda Meli
Ringwood, NJ *****
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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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