Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Patrice Sims
Plainfield, NJ *****
*******.********@*****.***
Work Experience
Disney/ABC Television Group, New York, NY – 1996 - 2014
Research Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
• Provided day-to-day executive administrative support to the Vice President of
S trategy, Disney Media Networks and VP, Network Research and assisted the NY-based
S trategy department and Network Research staff.
• Assisted any Strategy or Research team member as needed.
• Screened and routed phone calls as instructed, with a communication style
a ppropriate for senior executives both internal and external to The Walt Disney
Company.
• Managed daily schedule, juggled multiple meetings, efficiently altered schedule as
n ecessary, ensuring timely and effective communications.
• Provided office support, such as filing, faxing, photocopying, scanning, shredding and
t racking documents, data ent ry and word processing.
• Scheduled meetings with multiple parties with the ability to prioritize and organize
w ith great precision.
• Managed the planning, coordination and execution of business t ravel, including t rip
logistics and itinerary, meeting coordination and remote support of executives who
a re out of the office.
• Ar ranged conference rooms, A/V requirements and refreshments when applicable.
• Communicated extensively regarding meetings, phone messages and logistics via
e mail with VP.
• Appropriately communicated with executive assistant at the highest levels of the
company.
• Created and edited Word and Excel documents.
• Performed basic level analytical work utilizing television ratings and Excel.
• Edited PowerPoint documents.
• Processed expense reports, POs and pay invoices.
• SAP Super User for The Walt Disney Company.
• Provided office support and supply ordering and handled all maintenance and I T
r equests.
• Assisted with special projects as needed, including coordinating large business
meetings and interfacing with the events department.
• Car r ied out all production and mailing of meetings binders and materials
i ndependently with full responsibility for completion.
• Worked closely with the Executive Assistant for the Strategy team based in Burbank.
Education
• Kingsborough Community College A.A.S. – Brooklyn, NY
Patrice Sims
Plainfield, NJ 07060
*******.********@*****.***
Accomplishments and Skills
Excellent wri t ten, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to effectively and professionally interface with high level executives, clients,
business associates and employees.
Good customer service skills and excellent telephone manner.
Can-do enthusiastic attitude, strong work ethic and the desire to pitch in whenever and
w herever necessary.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
Detail oriented.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Proficient in In ternet Explorer and internet-based research.
Ability to work effectively and quickly in high-pressure situations.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to exercise good judgment and use of discretion.
Ability to work with limited supervision and take responsibili ty for tasks.
A self-star ter, ability to anticipate issues and proactively problem solve.
Proven experience in multi-tasking and working with multiple people and priorities.
Demonstrated f lexibili ty and professionalism in an environment where change is
constant.
Professional Service
Mastery of SAP processing tools, including Travel & Entertainment (T&E) and Casual
B uyer (Shopping Carts and AP Uploads for POs and invoice processing).
Disney organizational knowledge.
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