LISA JENKINS

Durham, NC • 919-***-**** • addr08@r.postjobfree.com

June 12, 2020

PPD

Morrisville, NC

Dear Sir/Madam,

I was excited to see your job posting for an Executive Assistant II posted on Indeed. I am looking for a new challenge that will take me to the next step in my career with a fast-paced organization where I can make a difference. As an accomplished senior-level administrator, I am confident that my experience with managing multiple executives, time management, calendar management, travel planning, on-boarding, and scheduling meetings, along with my attention to detail, and other skill sets would be an excellent match for this position. I have listed some highlights of my experience.:

A dynamic professional with extensive administrative experience

Over 20 years of experience in the communications, education and medical device industries

Grants and Donations

Managed department Grants and Donations processing

Tech Savvy

Software package usage-GoToMeeting, Word, PPT, Excel, Sharepoint, Teams, Formstack, Publisher

Vendor contracts

Worked closely with numerous vendors to save on contract costs

Reporting

Responsible for administering sales rep contest and managing contest database

Significant meeting/ event planning

Booked meetings, receptions, dinners, conferences, labs to include every aspect of planning

Expense reporting and Finance

Reconciling expenses, invoices and check requests and completing reports

Training

Trained new administrators as they came on board

I am eager to learn more about how your organization can benefit from my contribution. If you are looking for a well-rounded Executive Assistant II, please contact me to arrange an interview at 919-***-**** or by email at addr08@r.postjobfree.com.

I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Lisa Jenkins

LISA JENKINS

2111 Cedar Grove Dr. • Durham, NC 27703 • 919-***-**** • addr08@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Accomplished senior-level administrative leader with experience supporting multiple executives.

Outstanding judgment and experience building, leading, training and supervising administrative teams.

Promoted to positions of greater responsibility for exceeding performance goals.

Solid attention to detail and writing skills with experience drafting letters, brochures and reports.

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Publisher; Formstack; Mail Chimp; Google forms; Teams; and electronic calendar systems.

Veteran, United States Army.

Areas of Expertise

Office/Administrative Management Client/Vendor Relations Major Event Planning

Calendar Management Travel Arrangements Invoice/Expense Processing

Drafting Correspondence Team Leadership Staff Training

Professional Experience

Crosslink Orthopaedics (formerly, Stryker Orthopaedics) June 2008-Apr. 2020

Sales Administrator, Crosslink Orthopaedics (Jan. 2009-Apr. 2020)

Provided valuable administrative support to vice presidents, area directors and about 35 sales staff

Managed the booking of major events to support sales such as meetings and dinners, among other events.

Spearheaded planning and organization of group travel, including handling all arrangements.

Ensured new employees were properly onboarded so they could make immediate contributions.

Administered grants or donations; prepared reports; and ensured all sales reps maintained key credentials.

Executive Assistant to Area Vice President of Sales, Stryker Orthopaedics (June 2008-Jan. 2009)

Supported the Area Vice President of Sales responsible for the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Provided additional administrative support to five assistant vice presidents.

Planned large meetings and all prepared minutes for all staff meetings.

Demonstrated strong writing skills while drafting content for a regional newsletter.

JDSU Apr. 2000-Apr. 2008

Administrative Assistant, Engineering Department (Apr. 2006-Apr. 2008)

Supported the Vice President of Engineering as well as a diverse team of more than 30 engineers.

Managed the planning and organization of all group domestic and international travel arrangements.

Planned events and prepared agendas and minutes for all staff meetings.

Worked with vendors regarding purchases and managed expense logs, including submitting reports.

LISA JENKINS

2111 Cedar Grove Dr. • Durham, NC 27703 • 919-***-**** • addr08@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience (continued from page 1)

JDSU Apr. 2000-Apr. 2008

Executive Assistant, Senior Vice President of Marketing and General Manager (Apr. 2000-Apr. 2006)

Provided valuable, hands-on support to not only the VP of Marketing and GM and his team, but also the VP of Engineering and a team of Raleigh-based engineers.

Prepared presentations for executives, as well as large group events and functions across many sites.

Ensured students finished necessary training while serving as Administrator for the Training Department.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Oct. 1995-Apr. 2000

Executive Assistant, Office of Technology Development (Oct. 1997-Apr. 2000)

Supported the Associate Vice Provost and Director and managed and trained administrative staff.

Supervised and approved licensing agreements with third party vendors.

Drafted letters, brochures and reports and administered the Corporate Sponsored Research Program.

Technology Development Assistant, Office of Technology Development (June 1996-Oct. 1997)

Helped three co-workers, booking travel arrangements and meetings and drafting correspondence.

Receptionist/Secretary to Associate Director, Office of Research Services (Oct. 1995-June 1996)

Superior Cable Feb. 1994-Sept. 1995

Data Entry Operator and Quality Assurance Inspector

United States Army - Veteran Mar. 1988-Aug. 1992

Served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield (first Gulf War).

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, University of Mount Olive; earned 1999

Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Paralegal Technology, Pitt Community College; earned 1992

Completed Primary Leadership Development Course, United States Army

Completed The Science of Well-Being Course, Cousera (administered by Yale)

Completed multiple training and webinars, ASAP (administrative organization)

Affiliations

Member, American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)

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