John Tretter

Carmel, IN

ad41mn@r.postjobfree.com

703-***-****

Executive Assistant Project Coordinator Research Coordinator Respectful “Thought Partner” known for anticipating the next move of the Work Experience

Associate Consultant

Korn Ferry Remote

August 2021 to October 2023

· Supported research and administrative projects for a variety of clients. These include Google, General Mills and McKinsey

· Managed a variety of databases for research and client-based projects

· Developed surveys for projects throughout the company Executive Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College - Evansville, IN

November 2020 to June 2021

· Managed all aspects of CEOs travel, expense reports, meeting setup, research projects and overall management of her office

Executive Assistant

MxD - Chicago, IL

July 2019 to December 2019

· Managed all aspects of CEOs travel, expense reports, meeting setup, research and overall management of her office

· Conducted numerous research projects on behalf of CEO

· Managed Board of Directors meetings

Director (Manager)

SHARED ABUNDANCE - Huntingburg, IN

November 2016 to July 2019

· Board of Director Relations – directed all aspects of the nonprofit by supplying support to the needy, successfully negotiating relationships with vendors and organizing a large group of volunteers

· Implemented guidelines for a new database that tracked those served by the organization; the database eliminates unfair practices, reduces the amount of food purchased and saves money

· Design and implement community relations programs for the internal and external public, inspire volunteers and leadership to participate in activities and oversee planning and execution of special events

· Create development plans that increase sales revenue to support strategic planning, set priorities, develop schedules, provide stewardship for contributed funds and implement effective processes and procedures

· Formulate strategies to move the organization forward; write goals, monitor progress, track details, create and implement action plans and evaluate plans and expected results

· Identify, research and cultivate key donors and grantors, individuals and groups which represent donors and grantors

· Assigned volunteers to assist the elderly in organizing and delivering the furniture and clothing at no cost

· Spearheaded the food pantry project that resulted in an enhanced shopping experience and increased customer sales

· Kept the donation area neat and clean, sorted organized and shelved food donations and conducted cordial and professional interactions with supervisors’ coworkers’ donors and customers Project Coordinator

AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH - Naperville, IL

March 2013 to March 2016

· Reorganized Vice President’s calendar, travel, expense reports, writing and research, realigned project logistics, implemented database efficiency and executed logistical support for research projects Executive Assistant (Temporary Administrative Work) CALVERT INVESTMENTS - Bethesda, MD

July 2012 to October 2012

· Successfully planned board meetings, managed President’s calendar, travel, writing and research and served as gatekeeper with extensive email and telephone communications Executive Assistant

BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE - Washington, DC

June 2011 to November 2011

· Organized major quarterly, annual and all Board of Director meetings, kept Chief Executive Officer focused by leading, scheduling, researching and booking travel arrangements

· Subject Matter Expert (SME) for major meetings between chief executive officers from member companies – took lead on major research projects

Academic Diplomatic Adviser

EMBASSY OF THE STATE OF KUWAIT - Washington, DC

August 2008 to June 2010

· Researched educational standards in the U.S. to conduct comparisons in education reform techniques between the U.S. and Kuwait, served as personal advisor to the Cultural Attaché for the State of Kuwait

· Managed correspondence between embassy staff and outside contacts, and proofread memos and letters going to any American audience

· Organized massive database of American scholars and business people working in areas of mutual interest used to connect Kuwaiti and American counterparts

· Planned on average 8-9 highly sensitive and strategic meetings per month for diplomatic personnel and embassy staff, academic contacts, and business staff from around the country

· Improved productivity and was successful in organizing and executing the completion of the project keeping it organized and under budget – was highly successful and well-regarded within the Kuwaiti government

· Developed and maintained student files, databases, records – prepared activity reports and analysis and provided advice on specific programs for specific student groups

· Offered academic and personal support to guide students through the course selection process and analyzed and evaluated the student's educational progress by performing academic progress audits History Teacher

Pingry School - Martinsville, NJ

Pilgrim School - Los Angeles, CA

Education

Master of Arts in Political Science

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

University of Evansville - Evansville, IN

Skills

• Organized and Detailed

Customer Service

Verbal Written Skills

Excellent Communicator

Professional Attitude

Strategic Planning

Resourcefulness

Anticipates Needs

Confidential Trustworthy

Time Management

Possesses Good Judgment

A Real Team Player

Microsoft Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Access

Outlook

Microsoft SharePoint

QuickBooks

Concur

Qualtrics

CRM Database

Calendar Management

Electronic Mail

Travel Coordination

Links

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