Laurel S. Kawamoto
*** *. ****** **, ********, IL 60074 *847-***-*****
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Objective
I am looking to expand my experience and career. I am a hard worker, quick learner and I put a lot of pride and integrity into my work. I can be a great asset to your team. Skills
MS Office Kronos Payroll System Strong Communication Skills Concur Travel System Multiple Calendar Scheduling
History of Employment
Walgreen Co., Deerfield, IL - 1999 to Present
Sr. Administrative Assistant, Brand Marketing January 2023 – Present Support the Divisional Vice President and team by scheduling meetings using MS Outlook, for internal and external contacts. Book travel, including flights, hotels and rental cars. Maintain multiple calendars of Divisional Vice President and Directors. Process department expenses in our Concur system. Divisional Project Coordinator, IT Pharmacy and Health Care, Portfolio Team July 2022 – January 2023 Support IT Managers with budget reclasses (departmental and work orders), Minor Enhancements, tracking and reclass dollars, assisting with making sure work orders and purchase orders are processed properly. Sr. Administrative Assistant, Managed Market Sales February 2015 – July 2022 Support the Divisional Vice President and team by scheduling meetings using MS Outlook, for internal and external contacts. Book travel, including flights, hotels and rental cars. Maintain multiple calendars of Divisional Vice President and Directors. Process department expenses in our Concur system. Sr. Administrative Assistant, Accountable Care Organization June 2013 – February 2015 Support the Chief Accountable Care Officer/Divisional Vice President and team by scheduling meetings using MS Outlook, for internal and external contacts. Book travel, including flights, hotels and rental cars. Maintain multiple calendars of Divisional Vice President and Directors. Process department expenses in our Concur system. Sr. Administrative Assistant, Corporate Communications March 2009 – June 2013 Supported 2 Divisional Vice Presidents and their teams by fielding phone calls from the media and internal clients, handling all computer/phone issues by acting as a liaison with IT and Telecommunications. Maintained the department budget using Excel, as well as processing any invoices and tracking them to assure they were paid in a timely manner.
Coordinator, Advertising Department July 2007 – March 2009 Created shelf tags that were sent out to all stores, as well as created the reader board messaging. Worked with other coordinators within the division to ensure items were labeled correctly. Administrative Assistant, Purchasing Aril 2002 – July 2007 Supported the Category Manager for Electronics by fielding phone calls and arranging meetings with internal and external clients/vendors. Using ADR7, set up new items/vendors, processed J-orders and forecasting of items. Worked very closely with external vendors and customers. Administrative Assistant, Personnel October 2000 – April 2002 Supported the Director of Personnel and team, by arranging meetings, fielding phone calls from employees and other clients. Maintained the department budget using Excel, as well as processing any invoices. Assisted with inter- departmental issues that came up, such as phone/computer/copier problems, acting as a liaison with IT and Telecommunications.
Records Clerk, Records Department May 1999 – October 2000 Assisted with employee verification requests, updated employee records and maintained the service award database/records for the entire Walgreen Co., assuring employees received their service award recognition. Education
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL September 1997 – June 2000 Bachelor’s Degree – Internal Communication
University of Phoenix
Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security March 2024 - Present