MARIA GROSS
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Project/Office Manager
Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with project management and office management skills. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Versatile administrative support skill set developed through experience as a project manager, office manager, administrative assistant and office clerk.
Offer advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite and other applications/systems.
Key Skills
Office Management
Teambuilding & Supervision
Staff Development & Training
Project Management
Report & Document Preparation
Critical Analysis
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Business Communications
Records Management
Meeting & Event Planning
Inventory Management
Expense Reduction
Executive Support
Experience
ISS Facility Services, Newark, NJ
1999 to 2013
Project Manager, 2007 to 2013
Facilities Coordinator, 2005 to 2007
Administrative Assistant, 1999 to 2005
Repeatedly promoted during 14-year tenure with ISS Facility Services. Coordinated all phases of construction and space planning for major health insurance company, building maintenance, travel arrangements and coordinate corporate events. Quickly became a trusted manager known for “can-do” attitude, flexibility and high-quality work.
Highlights:
Coordination of all in-house building tradesmen, IS and telecommunication staff, outside contractors and vendors, to successfully implement and complete a project
Perform space planning, furniture purchase/coordination and move migration related tasks
Prepared monthly financial reports and quotations for customers
Helped create database for companywide online reservations, work requests, surveys and trained employees
Conducts pre-move and post-move walk-throughs’ to ensure spaces are ready to receive occupants and ensure moves were executed properly and customer issues are resolved
Reconfigured offices/workstations throughout the building and supervised the construction of a LabCorp center and employee health center for employees within the building
Responsible for budget development, process of invoices, update monthly reconciliation for all projects and related expenses, project documentations, and close outs
Earned excellent marks on performance reviews and attendance. Excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; ability to learn and master new concepts; positive work ethic; and commitment to providing unsurpassed service.
Helped coordinate company events that contributed to a higher company moral
Prudential Insurance Company, Newark, NJ
1979 to 1996
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Served as an administrative assistant/office manager to the management team, handled a busy phone system, functioned as primary liaison to customers and ensured a consistently positive customer experience.
Highlights:
Wrote performance reviews, salary recommendations and handled attendance records
Compiled data for daily, weekly and monthly production reports
Paid all invoices from vendors
Marketing studies
Ordered office supplies for 3 buildings
Main contact for facility related issues within 3 buildings
Responsible to hire and train new employees within the department
Supervised up to 40 people in the Customer Service/Mail Center area
Made travel arrangements for executives in department
Organized company events for employees and vendors
Education
Kearny High School
Academic Diploma – Business Management