Brenda Mikrut 724-***-****
******.*@*****.***
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Executive Administrative Assistant supporting all levels of administration, over 20 years
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Bank of New York Mellon October 2016 to March 2017
Executive Administrative Assistant to Finance Department (Displaced due to reorganization)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Corporate Tax Department:
Provide administrative support to tax executives and tax professional group of 20-30 individuals
Complete administrative tasks including reports, letters, spreadsheets and other projects for tax professionals
Assist with processing and mailing of all tax returns (income, sales/use, property tax) for the department, including update and monitoring of the tax calendar
Process and monitor tax payment requests
Maintain department supplies
Distribute department mail and follow-up on non-routine mail items
Schedule meetings; responds to inquiries and keep management informed of operational issues
Assist in process improvement and implementation of new processes
Time period from Jan 2015 - Oct 2016- Relocated from California to Pennsylvania-was unemployed while seeking employment.
CTBC – China Trust Bank Corporation Bank November 2012 to December 2014
Executive Assistant to President/Chief Executive Officer (December 2014 - relocated to Pennsylvania)
Los Angeles, California
Manages the day-to-day administrative affairs of the president’s office, scheduling all appointments, conferences and speaking engagements and other commitments; handles changes or cancellations as deemed necessary and/or appropriate. Provides the president with background information, meeting summaries and/or supporting documents in preparation for scheduled appointments, meeting, and speaking engagements; coordinates with other departments as necessary for speeches and communications for preparation of specific engagements and maintains and tracks detailed priority list of projects and engagements
Maintains an efficient flow of information between all levels of the association including internal and external contacts on a wide spectrum of plans and priorities
Screens incoming calls to the president, determining nature of call and whether it requires the attention of the president, takes messages and maintains contact lists, and whenever possible responds to caller directly based on knowledge of president’s preferences, office functions, policy, priorities and availability or makes sure the caller receives appropriate transfer to another department
Processes all incoming correspondence received in the office of the president, prioritizing and determining its disposition. Directs mail to appropriate internal staff with instructions and/or suggestions for preparation of a reply. Determines which correspondence can be handled by self and takes initiative in drafting responses for the president’s signature based on knowledge of his activities, interests, priorities, and issues. Follows same procedures for electronic mail
Reviews, proofreads, and formats all correspondence prepared for the president’s signature to ensure accuracy and completeness, as well as consistency with the association’s policy standards and exercises good judgment in following up with staff to ensure deadlines are met on documents requiring the president’s signature
Handles confidential and sensitive information with poise, tact, and diplomacy
Schedules and organizes all activities such as meetings, travel, car services, and association activities for the president
Serves as a liaison with other departments, affiliate organizations, government offices and other agencies and senior level staff
Handles all business finances, reconciles credit card statements and manages all expense reports in a timely manner
Works independently and within a team on special and ongoing projects
Photocopies, scans and faxes information as needed or requested
Processes certain recurring invoices relating to association business
Maintains files used by the president and association on an ongoing basis, modifying when necessary; applying association rules pertaining to retention and disposition;
Performs other duties as required
Temporary Staffing Agencies September 2010 – November 2012
Office Team – Ajilon – Apple One
El Segundo, Torrance, California
National Stores, Inc.- (temporary position)
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to Senior Vice President of Finance, Duane Huesers and President of National Stores, Susan Wempe
Assisted with employee expense account tracking and credit card billing
Handled mail
Filing
Organized office materials
Set up meetings and managed calendar
Correspondence
Monitored several retail calendars – back-to-school, inventory, tax break
Organized and created info lists – store locations, buyers and managers
Miscellaneous research projects
Worked with others throughout the organization where needed
Human Resources functions:
Created new files for confidential employee information
Prepared manuals
Assisted in monitoring online job position by forwarding e mails, setting up interviews, monitoring candidates
Met with candidates to complete formal applications for employment
Scott Robinson Honda - (temporary position)
Administrative Assistant
Phone operator
Customer service – answered questions, directed customers to specific areas
Processed all mail
Handled deliveries by UPS, Fed Ex and other shipping companies
Compiled phone lists for company
Brenda Evans, HR Manager 888-***-****
Advantage Sales & Marketing- (temporary position)
Heavy travel arrangements and car service
Phones
Projects for various managers
Handled catering for lunches and meetings
Managed detailed travel schedules
Bank of New York Mellon April 1997 – September 2010
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to CAO – Chief Administrative Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
September 2010 Relocated to California
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant and Lead Project Coordinator
Supported managers in Travel, Security, Food Services, Mailroom, Print & Reprographics
Performed extensive detailed calendaring for several Senior Level Staff Officials
Maintained all files and records for company and their clients
Compiled telecommunication reports, travel itineraries, expense reports
Created credit card delinquent tracking system, maintained and monitored and for employee payments. Worked with upper management for payment results on the cards.
Team leader of performance committee, communications team, and recognition team
Performed duties which required top level privacy including all customer and Senior Staff information
Maintained document regarding clients of the CAO
Communication with client through e-mail and via telephone
Performed personal support for Loan Administrator
Performed various Print & Reproduction procedures of privacy documents
Portfolio Assistant initiated contact and prepared all documents needed for departments heads
Supported Relationship Manager executing CR190 and CR1000 exposure summaries
Assisted Head of Load Products Group
Maintained customer satisfaction always through professional courtesy
Worked in Loan Products Group, Middle Market Department, Corporate Operations & Real Estate Department
B.L. Winch & Associates/Jalmar Press – Publishing Company March 1995 – April 1997
Administrative Assistant
Supervised men who repaired copy machines throughout company
Seven years of employment before the closing of the company
El Segundo, California
Hughes Aircraft Company January 1988-February 1995
(Company closed)
SKILLS
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and a strong willingness to learn, great written and verbal communication skills, positive attitude, strong work ethic, highly advanced at maintaining privacy/security information
Maintaining accurate and effective pipeline reports, financial reports, expense reports
Advanced knowledge in project coordination, advanced in supporting multi senior level staff officials, advanced in detailed multi-calendaring, itineraries
Computers: MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, Lotus Notes and internal financial programs
Assembling prequalification loan packages and loan application packages, including completing loan applications and schedule of real estate, performing loan set-ups, and ordering credit, title and other required reports
Reviewing documentation for accuracy and relevance and creating preliminary needs list for client - maintaining and managing all third-party information
Headquarter Property checks: approximately $1,002,424.09 monthly, Wire Transfers: Process credit/debit slips, get concurrence from executive management for controller
Check Processing: sub-tenant rent checks, exempt checks, non-exempt checks, reprographics checks and charges, project related checks
Final listing reports; verify information for accuracy, contact controller for audit purposes
Associate Degree - Allied Health, Medical Secretary
Previously Notary Public for the State of California
EDUCATION
Community College of Beaver County, PA
Associate Degree in Allied Health /Medical Secretary
Continuing education through Star 12 program - NAPW
CERTIFICATES, AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS
NAPW – Member of National Association of Professional Women – 2014-2015 “Woman of the Year Circle” Award
Privacy Practices for Protecting Information/ Code of Ethics/ Ethical Conduct Training/ Privacy Online Training
Received an “Exceed Expectations” on all year-end reviews
Received three “Employee of the Month” awards and received the “Employee of the Year” award
Received recommendation letter from National Stores, Incorporated
Received recommendation letter from China Trust Bank Corporation