Yolanda L. Richards
*** ***** *****, ********, ** 07026 Phone: 908-
***-**** *-****: ********@***.***
Profile Statement
> Proficient in top level management and committed to working hard to
meet organizational objectives.
> Skilled in completing multiple deadline-driven projects efficiently
and on time with extensive knowledge of computer software application.
> Proven abilities in organizing, planning, PowerPoint presentation and
reports.
> Clear communication skills with staff and clients, motivated under
pressure, self-directed team player that excel above and beyond.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
INDUSTRIAL STAFFING SERVICES - NJ 11//2013-Present
Executive Assistant
. Effective liaise with internal and external Staff
. Provided high level administrative support to dispatch Supervisors
. Helper Coordinator - cordinate helpers with drivers at designated meet
points
. Track and record package delivery at designated location
COHN & WOLFE - NYC 5/2012-9/2012
Executive Assistant
. Effective liaise with internal and external Staff on all levels.
. Provided high-level administrative support to Senior Vice Presidents,
Vice Presidents, Managing Supervisors, Account Supervisors and
Executives.
. Organize the details of special events, travel arrangements (BCD
Travel), corporate agendas and Itineraries
. Responsible for performing administrative task in reviewing expense
reports, timesheets and Tracking Budget (Maconomy)
ALEMBIC HEALTH COMMUNICATION - NYC 10/ 2008-
7/2011
Executive Assistant
. Handled distribution of Press release and conducted research in media
monitoring.
. Trained support staff on company's software and office procedures.
. Solved invoicing issues with vendors for payment and credit.
. Research knowledge in Cision Point, Factiva, Lexis-Nexis and PubMed.
. Experience of press release distribution via: PRNewswire, Business Wire,
EurekAlert.
. Designed and created spreadsheets, invoice and projected versus actual
accounting forms.
. Worked directly with off-site IT technician to Trouble shoot all in-house
computer issues.
COONEY/WATERS GROUP - NYC 1/1993-9/2008
Administrative Assistant
. Assisted in personal administrative support.
. Maintained document support to100 corporate employees in the areas of
corporate, presentation s, organizational charts, quarterly goal chart
and financial spreadsheets.
. Spear-headed administrative support toward Director of Marketing and
secondly support to the CEO
. Creative designer of marketing materials, media kits, and office
forms.
. Knowledge of boilerplate usage and branding of in house office logos.
. Organize Green Logistics Book, clip electronic and excel reports,
monitor budget, expenses and timesheets utilizing Maconomy software.
Education
South University (Savanah, GA)
Business Administration (Bachelor Degree)
2014
Technical Career Institute (New York, NY)
1986
Technical Secretarial Program (Associate Degree)
INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAM (New York, NY)
1980
Telephone Communications I & II (Certificate)
Professional Development
Executive assistant with 10 years' experience in public relation companies,
I acquired knowledge in office management procedure and policy, including
documentation, software, marketing and finances.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Window OS Lexis-Nexis
Factiva Adobe Photoshop Illustration
Mac Leopard OS Microsoft Office Suite
Maconomy Aldus PageMaker
CORE COMPETENCES
.Organizational and planning skills
.Communication skills
.Information gathering and
information monitoring skills .Problem
analysis and problem solving skills
.Judgment and decision-making ability
.Initiative
.Confidentiality
.Attention to detail and
accuracy
.Flexibility
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request