Summary of Qualifications
** ***** **************, ***** ********* & Management in Corporate America
related to Executive/Corporate business strategies and initiatives,
Staffing, Human Resources, training & development. In depth experience in
supporting advising, and collaboration on initiatives for the office of the
Chairmen/CEO, information technology, Administrative Operations, Sales and
corporate infrastructure lines of business. Actively partner with senior
business leaders to provide strategic, consultative, and operational
support on HR issues. Skilled at building high performing teams with
senior managers and executives through performance management, succession
planning, talent acquisition, and training & development.
Education
2005 - 2006 University if Phoenix IL-Chicago General education
and Business Management courses completed
2004 - 2005 Devry University IL-Chicago Business
Management and General Education courses completed
1986 - 1987 Triton College IL-River Grove
Business/Employment Law courses completed
1992 - 1993 Insurance School of America IL-Chicago INS 21, ARM, Benefits
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
IAAP - International Association of Administrative Professionals (Member-At-
Large)
SHRM -Society of Human Resources Management (Diversity Committee)
NAAAHR - National Association African in American Human Resources -
(External Affairs)
Skills
Project Management, Testing& Evaluation, Concur, OrgPlus6, Netsuite,
Salesforce, Data Analysis, Write SOP's, P&L, WordPerfect, Goldmine, MS
Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Project, Visio,
Access), Lotus Notes, LAN, Paradox, Data Entry, Customer Service, Call
Center, Event Coordination, HRIS, SAP, PeopleSoft, Hire.com, Benefits
Administration, Travel Logistics, Scheduling, Presentation Skills, Self-
Confidence, Meeting Management, Client Relationships, Written, Process
Improvement, Creative Writing Skills, Video Conferencing, Recruitment,
Etiquette/Image Consulting, 10 key Encoding,, Training, Development &
Management
Professional Experience
Corporate Office Manager & Executive Assistant to Group President & CFO/
President & CEO of NA
Mycom, Roswell, GA ~ November 2012 - Present
Provide executive administrative support to Mycom NA President & CEO by
maintaining both electronic and paper records, tracking information,
preparing reports, coordinating onsite and offsite meetings, workflow
coordination and organizational administration. Provide directive relative
organizational planning, compliance and project management. Responsible
for coordination of all functions and activities in the Office of Mycom
Group President & CFO. Responsible for Board of Directors activities,
investor relations, contract administration, multinational regulatory
oversight, managing executive calendar and travel schedules, preparation of
business presentations, developing commercial proposals, meeting and event
planning and general executive and marketing support.
Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant & Administrative Supervisor
Invensys Controls, Carol Stream, IL ~ October 2007- March 2013
Provide executive administrative support to the CEO by maintaining both
electronic and paper records, tracking information, preparing reports,
coordinating onsite and offsite meetings, workflow coordination and
organizational administration. Manage secretarial staff including special
projects assignments and workflow, staffing levels performance reviews,
recruiting, orientation, timesheets and attendance records. Assist the
Board of Directors in completing their work; as effectively and efficiently
as possible according to policy, goals, and strategic plans of the
organization. This includes scheduling, record keeping, updating bylaws,
coordination of orientation and continuing education, along with additional
support activities as requested by the CEO, executive staff and/or the
board.
Secretarial Manager
E-Mage Factor, Chicago, IL - January 1991- October 2007
Supervise, train, develop and mentor general, legal, and executive
administrative and facility support staff. Provide executive administrative
support to C level Officers; prepare and maintain confidential records.
Develop, implement and monitor performance evaluations and improvement
plans (emphasis on professional growth a propos to personal goals) In
absence of executives, ensure that request for action or information are
relayed and executed Interpret requests, implement action to provide timely
response and determine whether the CEO should be notified of important or
emergency matters.
Executive Administrative Support
Calendar Management
. Conduct daily calendar management, Management of CEO's inbox
. Independently review CEO's daily schedule and proactively prepare meeting
materials, reminders, and follow-ups, as needed. With CEO's approval
exercise full authority of the CEO as required
. Independently manage alignment of calendar to CEO, and executive
leadership team priorities
Travel Planning
. Conduct complex (multi-city, multi-country) domestic and international
trip planning
. Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including
working with colleagues in global offices to set up travel and meeting
details
. Complete and coordinate travel logistics and itineraries for all CEO and
VP of Business development and VP of Operations travel (e.g., book plane
tickets, make car and hotel reservations, create daily trip itineraries,
prepare directions)
Meeting Logistics and Support (External client meetings and internal team
meetings)
. Attend staff/board/committee meetings, take minutes, and keep an accurate
record of the action items and business conducted. Make preparations for
and assist management in organizing conferences and other pertinent
meetings for President/CEO and board members.
. Complete end-to-end meeting reservations for internal meetings (e.g.,
schedule meeting, send Outlook planner, reserve and set up meeting room
and accompanying technology, make copies)
. Schedule and set up meetings with external vendors and clients
. Work with Executive Assistants for firm's corporate leadership team and
senior management to schedule meetings
Budget and Expense Report Support
. Complete expenses for CEO and VP's; Basic assistance with Executive and
team travel budgeting process
. Maintain and meet the Office of the CEO and/or board's budget, processing
expenses, and disbursing funds when authorized by the CEO, board
chairperson, or board vice chairperson.
Other admin responsibilities
. Update executive biography and external meeting collateral
. Transcribe and format Power Point presentations, memos, letters, emails,
etc.
. Provide training and coaching to Administrative and leadership team and
other practice contacts on how to use video conference and Go-To Meeting
and solve issues real time
. Set in motion development, coordination, and communication of corporate
business strategies and initiatives.
. Write speeches, retrieve voice messages, create presentations,
spreadsheets etc., and liaison with Communications, Human Resources and
Legal as necessary.
. Identify, select and assign project team members selected to address a
business issues and provide the directives, schedules and deliverables.
Act as key conduit for the CEO as deemed appropriate.
. Collaborate with Office of the Chairman Executive Assistant's to handle
administration issues and corporate operating guidelines, SOP's and other
issues.
. Support the executive leadership team, visiting executives, board of
directors and direct reports to the CEO for meeting agendas, minutes and
action items.
. Provide Administrative Management support to leadership and
administrative team
Board of Director & Project Management
Responsible for Board of Directors activities, investor relations, contract
administration, multinational regulatory oversight, managing executive
calendar and travel schedules, preparation of business presentations,
developing commercial proposals, meeting and event planning and general
executive and marketing support.
. Manage Board of Directors communication and activities, which include
organizing programs, events, meeting and conferences. Coordination
detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiling travel related
documents. Composing and preparing confidential correspondence, reports,
other complex documents.
. Responsible for reviewing and modifying non-disclosure agreements,
teaming agreements, partnership agreements, master service agreements,
real estate leases and commercial contracts. Contract development,
administration, tracking, analysis, as well as preparing and distributing
reports.
. Assist in business development and executives in developing and preparing
commercial proposals
. Develop working relationships with colleagues in offices in the USA and
overseas throughout organization and across all subsidiaries and
departments.
. Manage Presidents calendar and schedule appointments. Perform complex and
confidential functions including written correspondence.
. Render Project Management principles, methodologies, and tools as well
as industry-leading standards for project and process management. Utilize
experience in strategic management, change management, operational
excellence to oversee Project Managers in the field. Assist in training
by sharing working knowledge of various IT packages and tools ie.:
Microsoft Office, project management tools, reporting tools,
database management tools
Accounting and Budgeting
. Provide input to development of annual operating budget. Review actual
expenses monthly and submit variance explanations.
. Minimize controllable office costs when possible. Code, process and
approve vendor invoices on a regular basis.
. Capture all client costs to the extent possible, entering in a timely
manner into Elite
. Process escrow checks and bank deposits, according to the Firms policy
Facility and Office Operations
. Serve as liaison to building management/landlord. Remain knowledgeable
about lease terms/conditions.
. Oversee/manage space planning on remodels, build-out, space expansion or
employee moves. Coordinate any temporary space needs. Oversee daily
administration related to office access, including issuing, tracking and
cancelling security cards and parking
. Ensure health/safety/evacuation plans for assigned office are
thoughtfully prepared, updated as necessary and communicated to office
personnel
Travel Management
. Oversee daily operations of corporate travel program; first point of
contact for all employee inquiries and issues.
. Provide strategic vision, develop and implement travel initiatives that
reduce travel costs and improve the overall travel experience for Mycom
travelers.
. Assist with sourcing, negotiating, documenting and managing enterprise
agreements with major travel vendors that provide the best overall value
to Mycom. Perform spend analysis including savings forecasting and
tracking.
. Establish global policy compliance reporting in support of the company's
objectives and policies and assist with the development, upkeep and
distribution of travel management reports throughout Mycom.
. Ensure all purchases are within policy, contract, and are TL9000/SOX
compliant.
Vendor/Contracts Management
Requirements Gathering, Sourcing, and Planning
. Review Vendor Proposals (RFPs, etc) for business risks, including
financial, performance related, indemnification, export, reputational,
and other risks to be mitigated.
. Conduct appropriate internal due diligence to ensure that negotiation
objectives are identified and a sound negotiation strategy is
formulated to meet those objectives
Effectively Negotiate Legal and Commercial Terms
. Serving as lead contact for all phases of the procurement (Corporate
level) process.
. Understand and execute the appropriate use of standard forms and
templates.
. Lead negotiations on behalf of internal business unit stakeholders,
including copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets and/or acquiring IT
and Non-IT goods and services from external service providers.
. Review, draft, edit and negotiate contractual terms and conditions
with external customers.
Continuous Improvement
. Actively participating in Global Procurement initiatives (e g.,
supplier base consolidation, business process improvements and cost
reduction initiatives)
. Identifying process improvements to maximize internal and external
customer satisfaction
Management of Administrative Staff
. Supervise administrative employees, including legal secretaries,
executive assistants, sr. administrative assistants, receptionist and
other office support staff.
. Schedule coverage and arrange back-up for other administrative roles and
direct employees in their tasks.
. Monitor annual leave usage and approve requests.
. Manage the performance of secretarial and administrative staff. Ensure
staff maintains appropriate skill levels to adequately perform their job
responsibilities.
. Counsel employees with performance issues; work with Regional Office
Administrator and HR to determine if disciplinary action is necessary and
implement as needed
. Serve as national representative to communicate with senior management
and other departments in a timely, reliable and accurate manner, any
pertinent information on personnel, operational and financial matters
Human Resources
. Serve as contact for office personnel regarding general HR questions such
as policy application, processes and programs. Answer requests for basic
information regarding benefits, compensation, recruiting or training
issues. Provide support to all personnel in location as needed
. Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation. Distribute necessary new
hire paperwork and ensure such is completed and forwarded to HR by the
necessary deadlines. Assign personnel to workstations, offices, support
staff, etc.
. Ensure necessary equipment is set up (computer, access card, phone,
parking access, business cards, name plates, etc.)
. Communicate and administer personnel changes via firms HRIS/NetSuite/Red
Carpet/OpenHire system(s). As appropriate, complete personnel change
notices for transactions. Notify HR of pending staff or attorney
separations
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