SANDRA L. NEDZA
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Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-4542 E-mail: *********@*****.***
Summary
A Corporate/Executive Administrative Assistant also experienced in departmental support including office and facility management. Has strong organization, verbal and written communication skills. Knowledgeable using software for inventory, and manufacturing with the corporate bottom line in mind. Exercises exceptional judgment and works independently. Has ability to safeguard confidential information. A well-organized, dependable professional who takes pride in her work
Professional Experience
NTN Bearings Corporation of America, Mt. Prospect IL 2019-2024
Temporary Inventory / Purchasing Assistant thru Aijlon
Approved Inventory Invoices for payment using JD Edwards software.
Issued Purchase Order numbers to personnel in all branches for supplies,
maintenance, marketing events, etc. In some instances made hard copy Purchase
orders as required by vendor.
Reviewed & approved various corporate invoicing
Worked for Inventory planners on several occasions
Reviewed incoming corrugated purchases and placed them in transit for receiving
using JD Edwards software.
Requested and kept on file yearly Certificates of Insurance for on site vendors.
General Administrative Support for Operations
BLACK HORSE CARRIERS, Elk Grove Village IL 2019
Temporary to Permanent thru RL Enterprises & Associates
Arranged daily and weekly shuttle reports thru Omnitracs
.Entered Terminal Accounts Payable for corporate payment.
Wrote weekly Newsletter to drivers and management
Arranged interviews, updating shared logs of applicants to staff 4 terminals and
52 drivers
Prepared New Hire paperwork using company software to include arranging
pre-employment drug and physicals plus ordering background verification.
Assembled Route and Authority Books Along with Authority Boxes for units
Set-up Tractor and Trailer Audit System to track Quarterly Audits & licensing
INDIGO REAL ESTATE SERVICES, Mt. Prospect, IL 2019
Temporary Employment thru Aijlon at Centennial Apartments, a Section 8
Housing Development for 62+.
Assisted with Tax Credits, Yearly Re-certifications and General office duties.
OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Des Plaines, IL 2018
Temporary Administrative Assistant – Distance Learning Position thru Stivers
Arranged Offsite Testing using ProctorU
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, Itasca, IL 2018
Contract Position thru Goodwill Talent Bridge – Administrative Assistant
General Administrative Support for Primary Care and Specialty Pediatrics
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D.M MERCHANDISING Inc., Elmhurst, IL 2004 - 2017
Administrative Assistant to V.P. / Compliance Coordinator
Corresponded with overseas vendors for Product Development.
Performed support functions of Calendar Maintenance, Trip Scheduling,
Sample Receipt / Acknowledgment, Relayed Wire Transfers to Vendors
Arranged International DHL & FedX shipments.
As Compliance Coordinator, developed procedures for testing dangerous
chemicals in imported products.
Prepared monthly & yearly tracking of testing cost.
Negotiated shared testing cost with vendors.`
THE WILLY WONKA CANDY FACTORY (NESTLE), Itasca, IL 2001 – 2003
Marketing Administrative Assistant to V.P. of Marketing Services
Supported the V.P. of Marketing Services for ten Marketing Managers and Associates
Arranged travel and developed expense report
Maintained calendars and arranged meetings on and off site
Prepared Purchase Orders using SAP
Designed & simplified, user-friendly tracking reports for purchases, tracking of
specific budgets; weekly and monthly brand reporting.
Provided website support.
Acted as back up for Sales as an Analysis.
Temporary Position of Sales Analysis thru Adecco 2001
Updated, created and reported daily, weekly and monthly Trade Marketing Reports
Analyzed reports and formulas for accuracy.
Restructured customer links between brokers and regions for accurate reporting of sales
commissions, etc.
EDUCATION
Metropolitan School of Business, Chicago IL
Concentration: Business / Accounting Accomplishments: Honors Graduate
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SPECIAL SKILLS
N.A.P.M. Buyer’s Seminars, Courses in SAP, MASS90 and Made2Manage software
Leadership Development Classes thru Lions International
Experienced using Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet, Business Objects (OLC+),
SAP, MRPII, SalesForce, JD Edwards and Macola,
CLUB / COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Lion Clubs International - Chicago Northwest Lions Club – District 1A;
Past President (4-Terms), Secretary/Treasurer, numerous Chairmanships
Instrumental in the formation of new club service boundaries for the club
Created club Involvement in the Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce.
Cabinet Member of District 1A Lions; Region Chairman responsible for 13 clubs — Zone Chairman responsible for 6 clubs
Illinois Lions Foundation Deaf & Hearing Activity Coordinator,
District and International Convention Committees in Chicago
Attended Leadership Development Classes District Leadership Award 2017-18
Melvin Jones Progressive Fellow, Lion of the Year Award, Centennial Sponsor,
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Alpha Iota Business Sorority - Past President and Treasurer of Active and Alumni Theta Mu Chapter. Currently Member at Large.
Awards; Scholarship Key
Marquis Who’s Who of American Women – Inclusion 16th ~ Present, Editions