CHRISTINE RIVIECCIO

** ***** ****

Rockville Centre, NY 11570

516-***-**** (Home)

516-***-**** (Cell)

E-Mail: aczgvy@r.postjobfree.com

Over 25 years of Executive Administrative /Supervisory/Managerial experience. I am a driven, reliable, detailed-oriented and exceedingly well-organized individual who is able to work independently and enjoys the every –day challenges/chase. Excellent communication in managing a complex set of circumstances for customers, staff and ownership. Always seeking the best cost-effective methods and purchases for the Company and consistently being mindful and meeting these goals.

EXPERIENCE:

10/02--Present Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, NY

Office Manager/Administrative Supervisor/Executive Admin Assistant

v Perform confidential administrative duties which include meeting.travel arrangements, expense reporting,

preparing for business meetings/presentations/conducting some of said meetings, composing correspondence

memos, minutes of meetings, calendar/schedule management and telephone handling. Handle confidential documents/payroll..

Ensuring guest satisfaction with constant communication/delegating/follow-up concerning tasks to be completed for various Union shops, i.e. Carpentry, Electricians;

Responsible for Vertical Transportation in the building. Responsible for over 30 elevator devices with an annual expenditure of about $1,000,000. Ensuring all equipment is safe and we comply with Cat 1/Cat 5 testing as well as all DOB requirements, permits… (work closely with Otis Elevator Company).

Responsible for all our grease traps to ensure we are in compliance with the NYCFD codes (work closely with outside contractor).

Responsible all kitchen exhaust hoods to ensure we are in compliance with NYCFD codes (work closely with outside contractor).

Overseeing union trade shops, i.e.Upholstery; Painters, Mason, General Mechanics, HVAC, Watch Engineers, Plumbing, Carpentry, Machinists.

Responsible for outside contractors jobs, i.e., plumbing, electrical mechanical, carpentry, a/c, refrigeration regarding projects that need repair walking areas with contractors regarding scope of work, receiving proposals, generating Purchase Orders, advising contractors when they can proceed with scope of work.

Responsible for all refrigeration equipment in the building an annual approximate cost of $80,000.

Responsible for all a/c equipment/operation in the building an annual approximate cost of $90,000.

Consistently work close with Metro North leaks under building, security alerts in midtown (Metro North tracks are under the Waldorf building).

Responsible for the repairs/maintenance requests for the residence of the Ambassador to the United Nations and other permanent tenants.

Interaction with all Union shops concerning schedules/vacation/sick/personal days,

leave of absences, payroll discrepancies; Union/Shop issues/requests/requirements for Banquet functions; arranging training for all team members.

Work closely with contractors for proposals concerning various repair and maintenance work for guests/permanent tenant rooms/suites and ensuring vendors/contractors receive Purchase Orders/payment/invoices……

Responsible for generator of building, pest control services, service contracts for outside contractors regarding services they provide in order to keep up with the maintenance of the building.

v Coordinated and maintained Office Manager functions including maintaining of office supplies, copier repairs,

two-way radios, business cell phones…..

v Work closely with all Departments ensuring priority guest satisfaction at all times.

Coordinate recognition events and awards/notices for the Department generating write-up justifications for these awards.

Constant follow-up on pending issues Director may have including, but not limited to project timelines.

Gatekeeper of all files.

Assist Executive Team with various projects/assignments as needed.

v Always promoting positive team environment.

1998--9/27/02 Worldcom Wireless Uniondale, NY

Executive Administrative Assistant

Performed confidential administrative duties for up to 3 Senior Managers which included handling travel, meeting arrangements, expense reporting; preparing for business meetings and presentations; composing correspondence, memos, creating presentations, calendar/schedule management and telephone handling.

Coordinated and maintained Office Manager functions including ordering and maintaining office equipment and supplies and ensuring vendors are paid.

Acted as Point of Contact and mediator for all HR, health benefits and payroll issues for the department employees which exceeded 100 employees.

Liaison between the IT Help Desk and employees in the department on desktop/laptop support issues, software requirements, network connectivity and phone problems. Authorized and arranged internal billing system logins and passwords.

Worked closely with Facilities Department concerning department moves and facility working conditions.

Tracked employee attendance/vacation schedules and interacted with employment agencies for temporary help.

Coordinated recognition events and award presentations.

Promoted positive team environment.

MCI Garden City, NY

Executive Administrative Assistant/Facilities Administrator 1993 1998

Negotiated contracts for corporate office and 12 branch locations involving purchasing, leasing, maintaining of office equipment & building maintenance including HVAC, Plumbing, Fire & Burglary alarms, signs & displays.

Coordinated building maintenance work of corporate office and 12 branch locations.

Tracked/approved payment of Federal Express invoices for Corporate Headquarters and 38 national branch locations.

Interacted with Town Inspectors to insure building complies with local code requirements.

Performed monthly new hire training sessions for all employees.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Microsoft Outlook, Ariba, AMEX Concur Expense, Org Plus, MMS, Birch Street, Purchase and Pay, Hot Sos and various internet/intranet applications.

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