Executive Assistant Sales Representative

Lisa R. Ridge

Westwego, LA ***** • **********@*****.*** • 504-***-****

Logistics Coordinator / Executive Assistant

Energetic and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong experience in executive support, office management, and operational oversight.

— Key Qualifications —

Articulate and adept project coordinator and planner. Easily and accurately coordinates multiple schedules, calendars, and priorities. Adept with all office technology and software.

Astute administrative professional with a keen eye for process and procedure improvement, identifies cost and time savings and methods for implementation.

Vision-driven team member with strong aptitude for communication, strategic thinking, and collaboration focused around a common goal.

Proactive individual with proven skills in relationship cultivation, reporting, and accounting software. Vibrant and professional communicator via face-to-face interaction, written correspondence, phone, and e-mail.

Professional Experience

Premium Parking – New Orleans, LA

Executive Assistant/Purchasing Specialist, 2016 to Present

Promoted to Purchasing Specialist, December 2018

Provide full-cycle administrative support in addition to purchasing duties. Manage schedules, calendars, corporate credit accounts, and travel arrangements. Compile expense reports, update databases, spreadsheets, and manual files.

Selected Contributions:

Process all purchase orders (+3000 per year) for the company, using Procurify software.

Led implementation and training for Procurify.

The Law Offices of Matt Greenbaum – New Orleans, LA

Receptionist/ Office Assistant, 2015 to 2016

Delivered comprehensive front desk and office management support for six attorneys. Oversaw nine phone lines and served as initial point of contact for clients. Scheduled appointments via phone, email, and in-person. Superintended supply inventories and assisted attorneys with hearing preparation and meetings.

Selected Contributions:

Streamlined processes for answering phones, booking appointments, and ordering supplies; garnering a permanent position after initially being hired as a temporary worker.

NOLA Restaurant Supply & Design – New Orleans, LA

Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager/ Inside Sales Representative, 2012 to 2015

Acted as only store-based employee; ordered supplies, met with clients in person, tracked inventory and purchase orders, managed accounts payable and receivable. Served as liaison between colleagues, vendors, and customers.

Selected Contributions:

Restructured workflow through Excel to accurately monitor project documentation.

L-3 Westwood Division – New Orleans, LA

Engineering Coordinator/Scheduler, 2004 to 2011

Synthesized and coordinated engineering resources for open projects, using MS Project and Critical Path. Reviewed daily labor charges, prepared statistical reports, coordinated schedules and budgets with Purchasing, Engineering, and project managers. Performed clerical functions, such as overseeing correspondence, arranging meetings, and managing office supply inventory.

Selected Contributions:

Initiated regular status meetings with project managers and engineers to maintain workflow and calibrate resources.

Instituted tracking systems for vacation/sick days, labor hours, and office supply usage.

Additional Professional Experience includes Production and Purchasing Assistant, with Zatarain’s, Distribution Coordinator, with Al Copeland Investments, Administrative Secretary for Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Alton Ochsner Hospital and Secretary/Travel Coordinator for Ochsner Medical Clinic.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

University of New Orleans

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