Manager Office
Resume:
CHRISTINE JIMENEZ
Hackensack, NJ 07601 *.*********@*****.***
OFFICE MANAGER
A top performing administrator who understands how to create and maintain a corporate culture, hire the right
people, and train & supervise them properly. Strong expertise in meeting the needs of the office, multi tasking
between projects, and managing day to day operations. Able to use strategies to organize work space, office
expansions, and manage construction. Sets a warm & friendly tone, and builds strong connections within the
team and with key stakeholders. Demonstrated abilities include administrative experience, event management,
communications, CR, and finance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
4over, Inc., Moonachie, NJ 2011 Present
EA/Office Manager
● Support Global VP of Operations & Plant Manager in all admin tasks.
● Supervise staff for reception, mail, cafeteria and housekeeping for two facilities.
● Streamline office processes at both locations to improve efficiency and production.
● Worked with safety consultants/government agencies to ensure safety compliance.
● Manage 160+ vendors, and initiate bid invitations for services and products.
● Purchasing agent tasks: analyze/control expenditures stock management.
● Supported Marketing initiatives by executing corporate events.
● Managed talent acquisition, on boarding and safety training.
● Member of Safety Board and Fire Marshall.
Tishman Construction Corp., New York City, NY
N 2008 2009
EA/Office Manager
● Supported two senior VP Project Managers.
● Managed office services and work closely with the facilities staff to coordinate all office moves.
● Created and implemented new archival database and retrieval system for all construction projects.
● Supervised payroll for 36 field office secretaries.
● Assured work sites met local and state safety requirements.
Lavipharm Laboratories, Inc., East Windsor, NJ 2006 2008
Office Manager
● Provided admin support to Managing Director on occasion.
● Trained and supervised support staff for labs, cafeteria, mail room and reception.
● Created Office Services department, and handled vendor management, AP/AR.
● Responded to requests from trade for samples of skin care line answered inquiries about products.
● Trained in emergency protocol specifically for laboratory management.
Christine Jimenez
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Windsor Custom Homes, Princeton, NJ 2000 2005
Owner/Developer/Interior/Exterior Designer
● Purchased land, designed and built custom homes; managed building crews; supervised office staff.
● Planned budgets; handled permits; approved work orders; worked with DEPA to protect adjacent land.
● Worked closely with potential clients; helped to enhance function, safety and overall aesthetics.
● Marketed and sold all homes successfully.
The Main Event, Princeton, NJ 1993 1999
Owner/Sr. Event Planner
● Worked closely with clients to define event plans; built and tracked budgets.
● Hired personnel; assigned all tasks from planning execution and post-event activities.
● Partnered with corporate clients to plan and execute ancillary events relating to key trade shows,
conference and off-site training seminars.
● Initiated post-event debriefs and surveys.
BDO Seidman, Woodbridge, NJ 1991 1992
EA to Managing Partner
● Schedule/Calendar management, including work flow planning; travel management.
● Prepared agendas and related correspondence for meetings; prepared background briefings for
potential clients; conference room set up; catering; event planning.
● Coordinated periodic reporting activities; prepared expense reports; maintained CRM and other
administrative record keeping; file maintenance; special projects as requested.
● Supervised and trained staff for reception, mail room and secretarial support for accountants.
Citibank NA, New York City, NY 1987 1991
EA to HR Director Promoted to EA to Marketing Director Promoted to Sr. Legal Admin.
● Provided support to HR Director; worked on re-write of Employee Handbook; updated HR database.
● Assisted with HR initiatives to retain and attract high caliber candidates; shepherd and track
candidates into management training or mentoring programs.
● Provided support to Marketing Director; performed as “gate-keeper” by supporting junior staff
members and maximizing the director’s time; handled ad hoc projects as assigned.
● Received paralegal training; supported six senior corporate lawyers; managed day-to-day work flow
and supervised and trained legal secretaries.
● Managed schedules and calendar for attorneys; conference room management; prepared legal
documents as assigned.
Jaros, Baum & Bolles, New York City, NY 1985 1987
Receptionist Promoted to Front Office Secretary
● Operated a PBX switchboard; handled incoming calls and relayed accurate messages to staff.
● Greeted and announced visitors; managed conference room bookings; maintained conference rooms.
● Trained in-coming receptionists on PBX system and proper greetings and inquiries.
● Assisted with corporate mailings, word processing projects and ad hoc projects when necessary.
Christine Jimenez
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Graniteville Company, New York City, NY 1983 1985
Marketing Research Assistant
● Supported Marketing Directory in all administrative duties including expense reporting, travel,
correspondence and distribution of marketing materials to sales team.
● Inputted data for sales, production and manufacturing teams that were prepared for the CEO/CFO.
● Prepared show room for client presentations; managed sample stock log.
● Provided reception coverage when necessary.
Remnick, Aarons & Company, New York City, NY 1982 1983
Receptionist
● Answered phones in a professional manner; relayed accurate message; referred inquiries.
● Maintained safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
● Maintained continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions,
irregularities and continuing needs of the front office.
● Supported office secretary by assisting with monthly billing and collections.
EDUCATION
Queens College/Western Governor’s University Completed 3 years in Business Management.
SKILLS, EXPERTISE, MEMBERSHIP, & CERTIFICATIONS
Bi lingual MAC Microsoft Office Suite HR Generalist Safety Trainer Corporate Events/Project Manager
AP/AR Navision Dynamics Windsurfer Hermes, UPS WorldShip FedEx
National Associate of Professional Women
National Association of Human Resources Professionals
ARC Certification: First Aid Responder, AED, CPR and Blood Pathogens.
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