Administrative Assistant Manager

MARIANNE BLANKENSHIP

315-***-****/*******@*****.**.***

Linkedin.com/in/marianne-blankenship

SUMMARY

Highly motivated administrative individual with valuable and versatile skilled experience. Collaborates well with others but am capable of working independently. Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, Management Suites, Outlook. Command the usage of office equipment; computers, printers, copiers, phones and other office tools.

Key Strengths:

Excellent Detail-Oriented Organizational Skills

Time Management Specialist

Possess strong multi-tasking Abilities

Skilled in database creation and management

Flexible - Able to adapt easily to individuals and their working styles

Meeting and Event Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KELLOGG COMPANY 1997 – August 2017

(Snacks Division-Keebler)

North Syracuse, NY

ADMINISTRATIVE MARKET COORDINATOR (April 2016 – August 2017)

Works effectively across all organizational, functional and geographic boundaries to complete objectives directed by Region Sales Director, 5 Zone Sales Leaders and 10 Merchandise Managers

Establish, maintain, analyze and update files, databases and other documents providing information tools and support for the success of the entire NE Region

Design and Management of important document postings to (5) Zone SharePoint Sites

Schedule; coordinate and collaborated Zone Wide Sales Meetings while coordinating travel as well as lodging arrangements

Collaborate with Budgeting Dept. to ensure all Zones were in compliance with yearly budget objectives

Manage and order office supplies for entire NE Region Managers; identifying and negotiating cost savings opportunities

Work with Corporate Fleet Manager on NE Region vehicle inventory and Fleet Violation Resolutions

Provided HR Proxy and liaison for NE Region Sales Director along with (5) Retail Sales Leaders and their Management Teams

Promote paperless environment and use of electronic systems to save time and money

ZONE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (1997 – 2016)

Provide executive support to Syracuse Zone team to include Zone Sales Manager, 4 District

Managers, Merchandise Manager and over 200 full and part time personnel

Professional, courteous and timely communication across all internal organizational departments and externally

Mentored and trained several NE Region Administrative Assistants through job responsibilities and best practices

Managed all Zone Administrative functions to support and assist Zone Management Team with workload process

Monitor expense report and invoices are accurate in compliance with travel and entertainment policies by exercising due diligence in planning meetings, luncheons, outings in order to stay within budget

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MARIANNE BLANKENSHIP

315-***-****/*******@*****.**.***

Created, updated and analyzed all business related reports for the Zone and Region Leadership Team

Worked independently with little supervision to assure all daily/monthly/period deliverables were met on a timely basis

Worked in conjunction with Merchandising Manager to accurately track variable labor hours and HR issues and safety metrics

Single handedly organized and ran Zone Wide Rally Celebrations

Created and distributed new hire binders to all employees

Travel and Planning Arrangements for Management Team

HR Proxy for SRM and Zone Management Team. Completing all HR processes for entire Zone.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

ECKERD CORP.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Provided executive support to the Vice Presidents of Properties, Real Estate and Market Research

Departments

Liaison with Owners, Landlords, Brokers and Executive Personnel

Served as support to the executive level management

Organized & maintained accurate filing system

Prepared and maintained all Real Estate Reports (Landlord, Lease Recap, Tracking and Log Sheets, etc.)

Scheduled all travel arrangements for office personnel

Typed all correspondence and forms for entire Executive Department

Organized all incoming and outgoing correspondence

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, FoxPro and IBM AS 40 mainframe

Dictation from microcassette transcriber

Prepare complete Real Estate documentation for month Executive Board Meetings

Championed multi-tasking of multiple projects and maintained consistent flow of progress

EDUCATION

North Syracuse High School – Honors Diploma

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