Connie Ellwood

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SUMMARY

Self-directed, experienced professional with more than twenty-five years in providing Executive Administrative support to C Level Executives with global responsibility. Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to function in a fast paced environment. Possesses dynamic personality and exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication with all levels of management and clientele.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

America’s Medical Home Team Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

McKinney, Texas

Executive Assistant supporting the Founder and CEO Primary responsibility is to assist all Executive Leadership team to include the Founder, CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CCO, 3 Regional Vice Presidents, Operations and the Clinical Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to written communications, Development of presentations, Maintaining Corporate and Executives Calendars, Extensive Travel arrangements to include all leadership, and new Providers, Report preparation, Direct interface with customers and Physician Partners, Conserves Executive time by reading, researching, routing correspondence, drafting letters and documents, analyzing information and initiating telecommunications on behalf of my leaders, Time Attendance & Tracking for 40+ employees, Tracking of Paid Time Bank Balances, Facilitation of projects between regions and Facilitation of Communication between regions.

Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research

Jan 2015 – December 2015 Dallas, Texas

Executive Assistant / Institute Coordinator supporting the President and CEO Primary responsibility is to assist the President and CEO in all areas including interactions with GIPPR members, contributors, government staff members, along with internal staff and national network media teams. As Executive Assistant and Foundation Coordinator, responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring the daily and hourly communications, maintaining the member database, handling all member mailings in coordination with the GIPPR staff, editorial team, media team to assist in material and content development. Responsibilities also include coordination of all marketing collateral and publications for direct mail, material logistics, and travel logistics, internal accounting and coordination of the President’s schedule and direct communications with executive leadership across the nation.

Reliant Hospital Partners, LLC Aug 2012 – Dec 2014

Richardson, Texas

Executive Assistant to Chairman and CEO

Responsible for executive office operations and direct support to the Chairman and CEO in addition to support for the executive team to include the COO, CFO, CCO, VP of HR, Directors and 23 individual performers in the corporate office. Complete responsibility for office operations to include extensive coordination of multiple executive calendars, high volume of travel, direct interface with Senior Executives within our 9 hospitals, clients and suppliers. Provide presentation support, act as a liaison for office Directors and their teams. Responsible for invoice processing, auditing expense reports, performance review organization. Provide overflow support to multiple Controllers and A/P staff.

Job Creators Alliance Mar 2012 – July 2012

Dallas, Texas

Executive Assistant to Chairman and CEO

Primary responsibility is to assist the President and Chairman in all areas including interactions with JCA members, contributors, government staff members along with internal staff. As Executive Assistant and Coordinator, responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring the daily and hourly communications, maintaining the JCA Salesforce database, handling all member mailings in coordination with the JCA staff, editorial team, media team and field team to assist in material and content development. Responsibilities also include coordination of all marketing collateral and publications for direct mail and JCA events, assistance in event planning, material logistics, and travel logistics, internal accounting and coordination of the President’s schedule and direct communications with CEO's across the nation.

Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Mar 2010 – Nov 2011

Lewisville, Texas

Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President, Distributed Retail Division Responsible for executive office operations and direct interface with C-Level Executives within company, clients and suppliers on a daily basis. Act as back-up support to Executive Assistant to President & CEO. Extensive coordination of multiple executive calendars, process regional travel, supports 3 direct Regional Vice Presidents, along with their teams. Act as a mentor/trainer and organize daily responsibilities of administrative staff. Responsible for invoice processing, auditing expense reports, organizing performance reviews.

Personal Hiatus Jan 2009 – Feb 2010

Dedicated this time to my daughter’s education, volunteering in many school functions and activities. Acted as a member of the PTA Board. Assisted with an elder parent experiencing health care issues.

EDS an HP Company Oct 1986 – Dec 2008

Plano, Texas

Administrative Assistant to Human Resources Director, Global Business Partners Responsible for executive office operations and direct interface with top executives within company, clients and suppliers on a daily basis. Extensive coordination of calendar, global travel and 10 direct reports with an organization of 110,000 employees. Responsible for mentoring, training and organization of daily responsibilities of administrative staff as well as organization and coordination of overflow assignments to temporary administrative staff. Responsible for EDS Acclimation documents and scheduling for new HR Business Partners supporting executive clientele.

Administrative Assistant to Division Manager, Global Security Responsible for administrative support for Division Manager with 11 direct reports and staff in excess of 82 individual performers. Managed budget and P&L. Audited expense reports, completed sundry invoice processing, organized performance reviews and processed requisitions. Mentored division leaders who were new to EDS or first-time leaders, focusing on training of corporate systems, as well as on EDS processes and procedures for performance reviews, salary administration, recognition and other employee care topics.

Executive Assistant to Corporate Vice President and Group Executive, Manufacturing Unit Complete responsibility for executive office management including coordination of calendar, global travel and high volume of communication with direct interface with top executives within the company, clients and suppliers. Directed and supervised daily responsibilities of administrative and clerical staff within the organization and coordinated overflow assignments.

Administrative Assistant to Executive Leader, Staffing Unit Responsible administrative support of Staffing Executive and staff of over 30. Handled budget and P&L. Directed and supervised daily responsibilities of administrative and clerical staff within the organization. Audited expense reports, processed sundry invoices and organized performance reviews.

Administrative Secretary, Employee Services Unit Responsible for administrative support in Employee Services unit. Provided budget, P&L and invoice processing. Supported 14 staff members. Worked with cross-regional and cross-functional teams.

Health Assessment Administrator, Employee Services Unit Responsible for Health Assessment data and coordination of off-site YMCA health assessments for employees.

Secretary, Employee Services Unit

Provided secretarial support in the Employee Services SSU.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, NetMeeting); CAS / NACOS; SIFT; Process Sorcerer; MS FrontPage, SAP / Enterprise System; SalesForce, Etemps; Evolve; 41-Where; eRoom; VOE; PMP; LPMP; CPSI; ADP; Concur; Certified Notary

EDUCATION

Collin County Community College, Plano TX

Associates - Business Administration

American Institute of Commerce, Dallas TX Certificate of completion, Executive Secretary Diploma

South Garland High School, Garland TX Diploma

Graduate of South Garland High School

Leadership and Peer Recommendations

Recommendation from David Kosmecki - "Connie is a detailed orientated person. I had frequent dealings with her and she was always prompt, responsive and caring."

Recommendation from Lisa Read, SPHR, SHRM-SCP - "We were very fortunate to have Connie support our team of HR leaders. She is extremely professional, and her positive attitude drives great energy into the immediate and extended work teams. Connie is one of the most resourceful people that I have ever worked with. She established a significant network throughout our global company, to ensure that she was able to consistently deliver over and above each request, and always under budget. I miss working with her!"

Recommendation from Randy Stroud - "Connie provides high value in everything she does. She is very organized and will help any leader run a highly effective and efficient operation. I would hire her again if I had a position open. She will be a very good catch

Recommendation from Phil Willard - "Connie is a highly professional person that demonstrates an attention to detail and a dedication to her position while maintaining strong ethics. Connie always processed a positive attitude even in difficult situations and always gave 110%."

Recommendation from Jelene Ellington - "I first worked with Connie early in both of our careers at EDS as administrative assistants in the Staffing organization. Connie quickly became one of the 'go to' admins. As was evident in her increased responsibilities and support of executive leaders, Connie was a valued employee that accomplished goals with a wonderful attitude and disposition."

Recommendation from Chris Palazzi - "Connie is an excellent example of a highly skilled proficient person who desires only to provide outstanding rapid service to her customers, colleagues, and business partners. She possesses a wide array of skills and knowledge that would be an outstanding asset to any organization. If you are fortunate enough to have this opportunity, don't miss out on Connie. Simply stated, she is exceptional!"

Recommendation from John Langdon, Jr. - "Connie is a highly detailed oriented and focused executive assistant. She posses a many valuable office skills and is very personable. She was always a pleasure to work around in the office will be a true team player in any organization."

Recommendation from Gail Houston - "Connie was always someone I could go to that could get things done. She was great at her job, always willing to help out with whatever situation you brought her. Her leaders trusted her as did her peers. I would highly recommend Connie to any organization and would work with her again - Gail Houston, Social Media Program Manager / Sr Recruiter - Intuit acyngy@r.postjobfree.com"

Recommendation from Helen Falzett - "Connie’s professionalism, kindness and open door policy makes working with her a pleasure. She goes above and beyond in helping any one at any time solve large or small problems or assists coming up with a new approach. She's a delight to work with and I would work with her again in a heartbeat!"

Recommendation from Julia Wallace Smith - "Connie is a detail-oriented professional who can work with many different people. She's fun and has much energy to give to the job. She would be an asset in any group."

Recommendation from Pat Shaunessy - "Connie was great and very easy to work with! She is very responsive and did excellent work!"

Recommendation from Cole Bowman - "In working with Connie I always found her to be very effective specifically with details, coordination and timely communication. Connie has a warm personality and is a real go-getter. She would be an asset to any executive's administrative team."

Recommendation from Onita Cooper - "I very sweet person and a hard worker."

Recommendation from Chuck Wagner - "Worked with Connie in the EDS/HP Staffing organizations. Consummate detail oriented professional whose work was impeccable and set the standard for her colleagues. Her success can be attributed to her impeccable work ethic, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal skills."

Recommendation from Randy Stroud - "Connie will provide any executive with a superior level of support and is the group orchestrator who works in the background. She is very helpful to all team members and helps build internal business partner relationships. How did we loose you!"

Recommendation from Al Baroody - "Connie is an energetic professional with many skills. Provided the team with high quality work. It's a pleasure working with Connie."

Recommendation from Daniel Goncalo - "Connie is the consumate professional. She is very articulate and possesses tremendous work ethic. Connie is very punctual and detail oriented. During her tenure here at Nationstar she received numerous compliments from peers and seniors alike. Often times I would receive a call asking me to find one or two more just like her. It is my pleasure to endorse Connie. Any organization would be fortunate to have her on staff."

Recommendation from David Radtke - "It was a pleasure working with Connie while we were both at EDS. Connie provided superior support. She was always very helpful to all team members and helped build internal business partner relationships."

Recommendation from Theresa "T" Henry - "Connie is a stellar assistant. She is always dependable and consistent in her daily responsibilities. She is always willing to assist others outside of her normal scope of responsibility and does so effectively and efficiently. She has a wonderful attitude towards her assignment and the people with whom she works. Connie is certainly a valuable resource to any organization."

Recommendation from Sandra (Sandy) Olive - "Connie was our team admin and she was such a delight! Not only was she very efficient in her job but she also provided support in numerous areas! She always had the answer to any of my questions and was right there to help whenever needed. She has a contagious laugh and can brighten anyone's day with her attitude. I miss working with Connie and would love to work with her again!"

Recommendation from John Norsworthy - "Thoroughly enjoyed working along side Connie at EDS/HP within the Staffing organization. She was a huge asset to the managers and employees that she supported and was there to help us all at every turn. While some come in and fulfill their obligations, Connie relished in being the best. Would appreciate the chance to work with or for Connie at any time in the future."

Recommendation from Brett Hornick - "Connie is self motivated, efficient and always willing to do whatever it takes to make the team successful. Connie is easy to get along with and very dependable."

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