Debra L. Copas

*** ****** ******, *** ****, PA **356

717-***-****

acyikb@r.postjobfree.com

RELATED EXPERIENCE

The Bon Ton Stores, Inc. Administrative Assistant

Corporate Offices, York, PA June 2007 to April 2016

Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant to Chairman of the Board: Responsibilities included:

Long term proven record of maintaining high-level confidential information.

Arrange and coordinate personal and business travel and handle reimbursements through Orbitz for Business to comply with the company guidelines.

Reconciling of all personal bank accounts, credit card accounts including data entry on Quicken.

Maintaining filing system; updating and coordinating calendars for personal and business events; Communication with Board members regarding conference calls, meetings, travel, expense reimbursements; calculating, maintaining and submission of all Board fees/expenses on a quarterly basis through Ariba.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Daily review of the Chairman’s email accounts to hi-light urgent matters which need immediate attention.

Preparation of report for weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings with key executives.

Produce and distribute monthly service award recognition letters for entire company.

Maintain accurate spreadsheets of all personal pieces of artwork, antiques, jewelry and miscellaneous items as well as the upkeep of Elms Publishing Artwork software.

Maintain all insurance information on his personal property, multiple residences and vehicles.

Maintain records of all health related information (insurance, prescriptions, payments, claims).

Administrative Assistant to VP Facilities Planning & Construction: Responsibilities included:

Arrange travel for VP and his department heads; handle expenses and reimbursements.

Prepare construction bid packages and contracts.

Assists with administration of capital construction, new store & remodel projects.

Requests and maintains certificate of insurance and hold harmless agreements from contractors.

Provide travel assistance to outside contractors who are traveling to any of our 269 stores country wide.

Corresponds with contractors and vendors regarding purchase requirements and delivery.

Pre-qualify new vendors and contractors.

Producing/distributing PowerPoint presentations as assigned.

Standard filing, phones and mail.

Executive Assistant

August 1998 to June 2007

Executive Assistant to Vice Chairman, Chief Administrative Officer and CFO: Responsibilities included:

Travel arrangements for 10+ key Financial/Accounting Division Associates including CFO.

Preparation of confidential documents.

Maintaining filing system; coordinating calendars for 2 top level Executives.

Arranging business lunches and dinners as needed.

Maintaining expenses for CAO and CFO.

Compiling data and creation of PowerPoint presentations.

Responsible for creating quarterly Board Meeting materials; organizing the documents and distributing them to the Board of Directors.

Ordering of office supplies for division.

Keeping vacation and sick control calendars for exempt Finance/Accounting associates.

Answering phones; handling incoming and outgoing mail; taking customer complaints and working with the customer service division in order to obtain resolution.

Kahlbaugh, McGovern & Ykema

Division of: Lincoln General Insurance Co. Legal Secretary

York, Pennsylvania November 1993 to August 1998

Legal Secretary to Attorneys McGovern and Ykema – Responsibilities included:

Transcribing court documents.

Assisted in the gathering of information at select accident scenes.

Arranged travel for entire legal staff of 6+ attorneys on Apollo Travel System.

Scheduling depositions and arranging of details.

Accounts payable and receivable.

Filing of court/legal documents.

Dealing directly with clients on various court related matters.

Preparation of daily correspondence.

Standard filing, ordering of office supplies, phones and mail.

Bill Copas Contract Trucking, Inc. Bookkeeper/Secretary

York, Pennsylvania June 1986 to January 2002

Bookkeeper for family business – Responsibilities included:

Producing payroll checks for drivers.

Maintaining drivers’ logs.

Compiling/maintaining current insurance information/forms.

Maintaining vacation and sick control calendars.

Accounts payable and receivable.

Compiling and filing of monthly, quarterly and yearly taxes including 1099’s to employees.

Standard filing; preparation of correspondence.

Selective Insurance Company of America Claims Secretary

Hunt Valley, Maryland May 1985 to June 1986

Claims Secretary/Clerk – Responsibilities included:

Preparation of reports for claims being reported by customers.

Working with underwriting on current files.

Answering customer phone calls and resolving their questions/issues.

Standard filing; typing and dictation.

Graymar Company Billing Clerk/Secretary

Baltimore, Maryland June 1982 to May 1985

Clerk/Secretary – Responsibilities included:

Preparing and maintaining all maintenance contracts for typewriters, word processors, calculators, and dictating equipment.

Relieve switchboard operator.

Standard typing and filing.

EDUCATION

Susquehannock High School Business Diploma

Glen Rock, Pennsylvania Graduated: June 1982

OTHER RELEVANT INFO:

8 years of retail experience working PT at Lowes and Bombay Company.

Was employed PT as a Front Desk Associate at the York Jewish Community Center evenings and weekends where I provided exceptional customer service to all members and the community for over 2 years. Left that job in July 2016.

Have volunteered at the York County SPCA.

Member of RAYAC.

References available upon request

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