Lida L Wilson
Maple Grove, MN ***** W: 763-***-**** C: 763-***-**** EMAIL: ****.*.******@*********.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am an accomplished, highly-dependable Executive Assistant with 20 years’ experience supporting multiple, vice presidents, executive directors and senior partners at fortune 500 companies. I bring a high-level of enthusiasm, energy, self-motivation and solid work ethics that drives business results. A professional committed to uphold business policies, practices and procedures with unwavering integrity to highly sensitive, confidential material. A self-starter, quick-learner, with strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. I fully understand the importance of building strong working relationship, customer service, team-work,
commitment, and fostering partnership at all levels.
SKILLS
Results oriented
Self-directed
Calendar/travel management
Strong interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Conference/event planning
Resourceful
Creative and organized
Vendor & supply management
Excellent planner & coordinator
Proficient in Microsoft office suite
Ability to synthesize new information
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Administrative Assistant – (Supply Chain)
Honeywell, Golden Valley MN – (Manufacturing) 2015 – Present
Provide support to four Vice Presidents – VP of HBT (Home, Business and Technology) ISC, VP of Human Resources ISC, VP of Logistics & Transportation ISC and VP of Strategy & Technology ISC.
Execute flawless international/domestic travel arrangements, including: passports, visa, itinerary and expense management.
Manage corporate jet logistics: flight crew, manifest, site visits and security requirements
Coordinate, schedule and manage global leadership meetings, events, calendars and logistics
Compile and distribute weekly/monthly reports, presentations and manage team SharePoint site
Generate and process a high volume of SAP purchase requisitions.
Accomplishments
Created a positive office environment with my can-do approach and creative energy
Became a go to resource to resolve difficult SAP/Concur issues.
Executive Administrative Assistant/Business Segment Liaison – (Sourcing & Procurement)
UnitedHealth Group, Plymouth MN – (Managed Healthcare) 2009 – 2015
Provide support to the Vice President of Enterprise Sourcing and Procurement and his leadership team
Coordinate executive visits/meetings, presentations and meeting material
Plan and implement company special events and various employee functions
Generated expense reports, budgets and filing systems
Create employee photo ID’s, assign security badges and authorize building access to UHG facilities
Onboard office based and remote employees (purchase & set up of furniture, equipment, credentials)
Purchase all desk top equipment and office supplies required for 650+ individuals in office/remote locations
Accomplishments
Received “Award of Excellence” five times and 20+ employee recognition awards for going above and beyond
Implemented employee software license management process and renewal
Streamlined the entire on-board process for employees to be effective day one
Executive Administrative Assistant – (Global Food Technology & Research)
Cargill, Minnetonka MN – (Trading) 2007 – 2009
Administrative support for 3 Sr. Vice Presidents, supporting directors, and extended staff of the Global Food Research team
Prepare agendas, presentations and manage WebEx sessions for executive-level meetings, conferences and events
Manage frequently changing international/domestic travel and event calendar
Conducted extensive internet research on business partners, customers and vendors in preparation for site visits
Accomplishments
Spearheaded the organization of an international 4 day Lipids conference consisting of 100+ Health and Nutritional specialist from around the world successfully
Achieved Master Speaker award through Toast Master’s Club
Executive Administrative Assistant – (Research and Development)
Boston Scientific, Arden Hills, MN – (Medical Devices) 2006 – 2007
Administrative support for 7 Vice Presidents of the Cardiovascular Research team
Managed travel and logistics for frequent on-site visits and research studies with MD’s and supporting medical team
Negotiated best pricing for medical supplies and equipment required for lab studies
Accomplishments
Implemented bi-weekly recognition system to celebrate team successes and accomplishments
Organized and facilitated monthly lunch and learn meetings with executive administrative team
Executive Administrative Assistant – (Customer Service)
Symantec, Roseville, MN – (Computer Software) 2000 - 2005
Supported the activities and daily functions of Sr. Service Director of storage products for the Americas
Maintained organizational charts and facilitation of all aspects of daily processes
Documented meeting minutes and action items, distribute communications and manage secure SharePoint
Accomplishments
Planned and coordinated business development events, quarterly employee events and holiday parties
Member of the team that lead the company globally in customer and employee satisfaction
Organized benefit for family of employee raising $9000
Managed training requirements and certification of over 300 support engineers.
Executive Administrative Assistant – (Facilities, Sales, Purchasing)
G.E. Capital ITS, Plymouth MN – (Information Technology) 1997 – 2000
Company
Accomplishments
Promoted to executive assistant after nine months
Two-time recipient of G.E. Capital award for sustained excellence
Coordinated a problem free move for 600+ employees/ seven departments over a weekend to another location
EDUCATION AND PERSONAL GROWTH
American Managers Association Courses for Administrative Professionals
Strategic Skills, Management Skills, Business Writing and Grammar Skills, Partnership with Your Boss
Training Classes– Soft Skills, Meyers Briggs, Franklin Covey, Culture Training
Computer Skills – Microsoft Office -Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, Outlook, SAP, Concur, Ariba, Oracle
Toast Masters Club
North Hennepin Technical College – Culinary Arts
Dunwoody Institute – Baking and Pastries
Notary Public – Minnesota