Sales Human Resources
Resume:
Jean L. "Lynn" Walker
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Hartsdale, NY 10530
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PROFILE
Accomplished office management professional, seasoned through many
experiences in different industries. Multi-faceted background in
office operations, human resources, project management,
conference/event planning, and high level executive assistance.
Proven communication style in coaching for success, effective writing,
and trustworthy active listener and confidante to senior level
executives.
EXPERIENCE
The Aries Group for Gentex Corporation - Millwood, NY
5/2014-present
Office Administrator (Contract)
Overall office management responsible for purchasing office and
R&D equipment/supplies for this Department of Defense
contractor, tracking labor and material costs for laser eye
protection projects, managing petty cash, and providing
administrative and special projects as required.
Rochdale Village, Inc. - Jamaica, NY
7/2010 - 3/2014
Assistant General Manager
Provided operations oversight for this large apartment complex.
Emphasis on:
Human Resources: Policies and procedures, hiring, salary and
benefits administration, training, employee relations,
performance management, union negotiations and contract
administration, conflict resolution and progressive
discipline.
Apartment Restorations and Sales: Coached sales staff and
monitored apartment sales activity, tracked apartment
restorations, and directed contractors.
Project Management: Oversight and management of construction
projects.
Additional responsibilities: Board of Directors liaison,
Corporate Publications, Community Center programming,
Maintenance, Shareholder Relations, and Public Safety
oversight.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide - White Plains, NY
2005 - 2010
Project Coordinator (2007-2010): Starwood Architecture and
Design Tracked and
monitored development of select service hotel projects from
contract execution to opening. Created and regularly improved
upon tracking tools and databases. Provided excellent customer
service to our owner/developers, architects, and designers.
Administrative Assistant (2005 - 2007): Starwood Prototype and
New Build Development Supported Vice President Prototype and New
Build Development by tracking project billing, creating and
maintaining construction schedules, working on special projects
such as value engineering seminars, and providing administrative
functions as required.
Kawasaki Rail Car - Yonkers, NY 2004 -
2005
Training Coordinator: Facilitated operations and maintenance
training for Kawasaki Rail Car customers including NYC Transit
and Massachusetts Transit.
Consultant - Westchester, NY and New York, NY
2002 - 2004
Consultant: Managed various assignments. Tasks included human
resources generalist activities, budget preparation/analysis,
special event planning, writing/editing, coordinating office
renovations, and administrative support.
Pfizer, Inc. - New York, NY 1989 -
2002
Program Coordinator (2001 - 2002): Pfizer Global Learning &
Development
Performed training/event logistics support for pharmaceutical
sales leadership development.
Provided frequent presentations for Senior Director for
marketing and benchmarking purposes.
Administrative Coordinator VII (1996 - 2001): Pfizer Global
Engineering
In this position, the Vice President of Corporate Engineering
entrusted many diverse and exciting duties to me, his 'right
hand'. Through my interest and experience in human resources, he
delegated supervision of the department's support staff to me.
In that role, I coordinated the workload and improved
productivity through quality management, coached and mentored
staff, and executed performance reviews. I also wrote job
descriptions, interviewed prospective staff members and assisted
with new employee onboarding.
As a trusted member of his team, I attended and often
participated in senior level management meetings where I
prepared presentations and documented findings. In cross-
divisional venues, I represented the Engineering department by
facilitating focus groups, typically on performance management
and quality. This exposure provided me the opportunity to
liaise with other divisions. This successful collaboration was
best seen through conference planning. Working individually and
with the team, I provided pre-conference and on-site support for
engineering and safety conferences owning the responsibilities
of venue selection, meeting material coordination,
participant/speaker/vendor contact, registration, room lists,
catering, audio visual and special activities.
Coordinator VI (1993 - 1996): Pfizer Corporate Engineering and
Manufacturing Tech Services
Supported the Vice President of Engineering and Directors by
handling travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, writing and
proofreading correspondence, and assisting in sensitive areas
such as hiring, compensation and disciplinary issues. I also
managed all departmental events.
Coordinator V (1989 - 1993): Pfizer Corporate Engineering and
Manufacturing Tech Services
As a member of the Construction Field Office, I worked closely
with project managers and clients to maintain project schedules,
attended and documented construction meetings, prepared cost
estimates, and worked closely with contractors to assure their
invoicing was timely and accurate. In addition, I managed small
construction projects. During this time, I also served as
administrative liaison/event planner for the Greater New York
Construction User Council and supported Pfizer's annual
international engineering conference in Sarasota, FL.
EDUCATION
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY Master of Science,
Organizational Behavior and Human
Resource Development
New York University, New York, NY Diploma, Building Construction
Management
New York University, New York, NY Human Resource Management
Program
Rutgers College, New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Arts,
Psychology
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Notary Public, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Lotus Notes, InDesign,
AS400, Internet, proprietary software
AFFILIATIONS
Elder and Former Chairperson, Personnel Committee-First Presbyterian
Church, Mt Vernon, NY
INTERESTS
Writing, reading, real estate investing, liturgical dancing, sailing
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