JEANETTE RUGGIERO
203-***-**** ************@*****.***
A top-performing newsroom Assistant and business manager with more than 25 years in office and business management and coordination. Strong leader capable of overseeing the scheduling of entire staffs as well as training and instructing individuals in necessary skills. Exceptional communicator comfortable interviewing potential hires and adept at establishing key relationships to drive business growth. Areas of Expertise Include:
Budgeting • Scheduling • Networking • Data Entry • Payroll
Business Development • Accounts Payable and Receivable • Communication Skills
Training / Development • Leadership and Management • Employee Interviews
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WTNH-TV, New Haven, CT 1/2000 – 3/2017
Newsroom Executive Assistant
Maintain schedules and calendar for News Director. Plan all travel for the News Department Manage yearly newsroom budget and report all changes or major expenses to News Director. Track and submit monthly reports to corporate. Pay monthly bills associated with Newsroom. Maintain, track, and reconcile all purchase cards for reporters, photographers, and news managers. Review and submit payroll weekly. Track all personal service contracts for talent. Maintain the database for all school closings. Field Produce Live Remote locations. Schedule and book guests for Noon show and Weekend Program.
Key Accomplishments:
Schedule newsroom staff of 63 people.
Interview and schedule college interns for each term.
Researched and implemented scheduling system to minimize overtime in the Newsroom resulting in an overall saving of $1.5 million in annual savings.
Organize all resumes and arrange interviews and schedule appointments for News Director.
LOGISTIC HEALTH, New Haven, CT 2009 – 2014
Administrative Business/Contractor
Contract work with US Military to input health assessments on location at different bases. Duties include greeting each service member and inputting a short medical history and taking vitals to determine health readiness for deployment.
NEW HAVEN SPONSOR HOSPITAL, New Haven, CT 2008 – 2013
EMT Trainer
Instruct students in necessary skills and techniques for Emergency Medical Technician skills. Teach hands-on practical skills to students required to pass state examinations for licensing.
CONNECTICUT LAMINATING COMPANY, New Haven, CT 1989 – 1999
Leading laminating company that specializes in custom printed plastics, ID products, and finishing services.
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Managed all accounts payable and receivable. Managed daily schedules for plant manufacturing staff. Answered calls from clients and recorded all pertinent information to book photos for ID’s. .
Key Accomplishments
Cultivated a strong business relationship with the US Government that allowed the company to build relationships with printing presses, ultimately being awarded the contract for all US military ID badges.