Manager Executive Assistant

TONI A. TINSLEY

**** ***** *****, ********, ** 43207

614-***-**** cell . ************.**@*****.***

SUMMARY

Agile Professional with experience in Retail, Non-Profit and Legal

industries. Adept in all forms of communication--able to drive change,

growth, and results across all levels of the organization and within

diverse populations. Strategic and innovative leader, possessing rich

interpersonal dexterity that facilitates insightful problem resolution and

creation of impactful teams, programs, and processes. Exceptional level of

accuracy and commitment to excellence.

Expertise:

Program Creation, Design & Budget & Forecast Human Resources Support

Development

Project Management Team Building Coaching & Development

Inventory Control Training & Facilitation Event Planning

LLEBS Company, Inc., Columbus, OH July 2013 to Present

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, PROJECT COORDINATOR (Contractor)

Providing administrative and project management support.

Victoria's Secret Stores, Columbus, OH 2004 to 2013

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Provided administrative support for senior level executives/C-level

executive for the most powerful and glamorous brand of Limited Brands, an

international company specializing in lingerie, personal care and beauty,

apparel and accessories and boasting more than $10Msls. Chief

accountabilities included calendar and email management, international and

domestic travel, coordination of critical information, talking points,

agendas and reports in preparation for executives working with senior

management in a rapidly changing results oriented environment. Precise

coordination and logistics for all meetings, conferences, strategy sessions

and presentations.

. Led the Business Planning team in a series of team building activities

fostering a comfortable environment for intra-company transitional moves

and integrating a new support strategy for the business at large.

. Researched and directed the implementation of a new conference room

scheduler improving scheduling and accuracy for the entire business.

Managed the distribution for the conference scheduler and worked with IT

to trouble shoot and handle complaints.

. Innovated and designed company jet use request form, subsequently saving

company dollars through streamlined processes and elimination of

extemporaneous travel expenses.

. Partnered with Executive team to coordinate off-site leadership events.

Wrote and performed with overwhelming success an ice breaker skit to

communicate the comparison of the personality quadrants.

. Steered the African American Resource Network (AARN) Ambassadors

Subgroup, initiating a Buddy program, and thereby effectively

facilitating the onboarding of new associates into the Resource group and

the business overall.

. Consistently identified as effective project leader, simultaneously

balancing at least two (2) projects outside of normal job

responsibilities

BalletMet Columbus, Columbus, OH 1999 to 2003

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

First point of contact for senior most leaders, Executive Director and

Development Director, of a locally based premiere performing arts company

providing artistic excellence in the field of dance for 35 years and

possessing national ranking and international renown. Primary

responsibilities included investor relations, public affairs, and

fundraising support. Sustained relationships with a 48-member Board of

Trustees and subcommittees with charge over confidential correspondence,

executive communication, donor groups and sponsorship record keeping.

. Managed a successful campaign for The Friends of BalletMet Events

generating $3,000 more in revenues.

. Planned and organized receptions for major fundraisers i.e. Nutcracker

Ball and board/backstage events.

. Maintained a strong relationship with Principal dancers providing problem

and conflict resolution.

Rich, Crites and Wesp LLC, Columbus, Ohio 1995 to 1999

OFFICE MANAGER

Controlled client billing accounts, payables and receivables, month close,

and reconciled 4 bank accounts for a $5 million legal company. Signatory

on all checks and dominant responsibility over large wire transactions.

Governed trust accounts for multiple departments using several Quicken

accounts. Supervised Administrative support staff.

. Planned and executed the installation and upgrade of Peachtree Windows.

Managed and implemented upgrades and consolidation of 3 programs for

output of various financial/fee reports.

. Ran the recruiting, training and development of personnel in

administering company policy and procedures. Installed tracking program

for all support staff's sick, vacation and personal time.

. Researched and received approval to upgrade new Xerox copier and new

voice-mail system, recouping $5000 towards the company bottom line.

. Played an instrumental role in the initial development and establishment

of office supply inventory, resulting in a cost savings of $3000 due to

comparative shopping for office supplies. Developed and negotiated cost

savings by creating scrape pads from old letterhead.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

Courses: Accounting I & II

International Seminary, Plymouth, FL

Diploma of Practical Theology Advanced Level

Columbus Urban League, Columbus, OH

Graduate, IBM Word Processing, Training Center

Columbus Business University, Columbus, OH

Graduate, Clerical/Office Machines

Professional Development also included courses on Management, Crucial

Conversations, Social Media, Managerial Accounting, Project Management, and

curriculum such as "Listening in a Busy World," "Office Management," and

"Managing Multiple Priorities"

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Windows Microsoft Office Word, Expert in Microsoft Outlook

and Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Excel, Ariba, Online

Travel, Quicken, Netscape. Computer Savvy

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Polaris

North Star Chapter -

(2008 - Present)

Bradford Schools Board - (2010 - Present)

United Bible Missionary Church - Trustee Board (1990 - Present)

Nia Performing Arts Board - Artistic Director (2005 - 2010)

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