ANNA D. CHAVELS
***A Heritage Hills 914-***-****
Somers, NY 10589 Email: ********@***.***
PROFILE
Over fifteen years of experience as an Executive Assistant in a Fortune
***, ********** *** *inancial services setting, using diverse talents and
skills to serve as a right-hand confidant to senior executives.
COMPETENCIES
. Strategic Planning
. Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
. Project Management
. Cross-Functional Communication
. Crisis Management
. Technology/Office Set-Ups
. Streamlining/Re-
Engineering . Performance Management/Tracking
. Executive
Presentations
. Lean & Efficient
Operations
EDUCATION
CORNELL SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL & LABOR RELATIONS
Master Certificate in HUMAN RESOURCES
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in EDUCATION
MERCY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts in PSYCHOLOGY
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook; Internet
WORK EXPERIENCE
MORGAN STANLEY, SMITH BARNEY, Purchase, NY 2006 - 2014
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to MANAGING DIRECTOR/BUSINESS UNIT ADMINISTRATOR
. Performed multiple administrative support functions
including travel arrangements, calendar management, meeting
planning and social events, office space planning, and expense
reports.
. Oversaw special projects requiring cross-functional
team facilitation.
. Established project goals, milestones and due dates
using real-time project tracking to keep all participants focused
and on-target with project objectives.
. Coordinated six districts requiring ongoing
interface with district leaders to facilitate projects and creation
of performance reports.
. Handled the procurement and allocation of
Blackberries, desktops, laptops, and office supplies.
. Worked with senior executives to streamline and re-
engineer workflows and processes.
. Assumed ownership and accountability for multiple
job duties, allowing the executive to focus on strategic planning.
. Assisted the Managing Director with the preparation
of presentations for conferences and meetings.
. Serve as primary liaison to internal and external
customers to provide one-stop service solutions.
TISHMAN SPEYER, Jersey City, NJ 2005 - 2006
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to MANAGING DIRECTOR
. Performed multiple administrative support functions.
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. Planned and organized meetings, conferences and
special events.
. Key catalyst in automation initiatives including
document control management.
JPMORGAN PARTNERS, New York, NY 1998 - 2005
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to MANAGING DIRECTOR
. Provided support to key executives and functional
areas including finance, accounting, operations, and technology, as
well as fifteen Investment Accountants.
. Served as primary interface to multiple limited
partners to facilitate problem resolution.
. Facilitated task force initiatives focusing on
streamlining and re-engineering workflows, improving data
collection and reporting, enhanced internal controls, problem
identification, and corrective actions.
. Planned and organized events for up to 150
participants.
. Functioned as a "go to" person to plan and execute
special projects, requiring team facilitation, project tracking,
status reports, and continuous follow-up.
NEW YORK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Office of the Mayor, 1995 -
1997
New York, NY
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to the MAYOR'S CHIEF OF STAFF Advisor
. Interacted with key decision makers and advisors to
coordinate special projects, reports and presentations.
. Interfaced with media contacts including
distribution of press releases and marketing packets.
. Selected to support key project initiatives
including the Mayor's Hospital Privatization Plan.
. Led multiple project activities including planning,
resource allocation, goal setting, due dates, performance tracking,
and team facilitation.
. Managed high level correspondence with a focus on
confidentiality.
GKN SECURITIES, New York, NY 1994 - 1995
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
. Worked with senior level managers and creative team
to develop and implement new hiring sales training program for
investment and brokerage firms.
. Performed needs assessment and conducted interviews
to identify training requirements, job responsibilities and
functions of various personnel.
. Produced multi-media training tools, including
manuals and PowerPoint presentations.
. Conducted training on motivation, policies and
procedures, corporate culture, customer service, products, and
sales techniques.
. Partnered with manager to present sessions for
Series 7 and 63 certifications.
AWARDS
Superstar 2003, JPMorgan Chase, New York
References available upon request