Objective

Accomplished professional with a strong business background and interpersonal skills. Consistently demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with clients in both a delivery and development capacity. Effective in high-stress situations with the ability to multitask, organize projects, motivate others, and be an energetic team player across complex projects.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduated August 2019

Loyola University New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

Marketing/Finance - GPA: 3.7

Bachelor of Science (BS) – Business Administration and Management/Marketing

University of Maryland University College - European Division

Experience

S3 Strategic Staffing Solutions June 2019 - Present

Contractor: Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief Finance Officer for the City of New Orleans

Compile extensive financial and analytical reports for the CFO (day-to-day City’s Cash Flow, monthly revenue GL Report, vendor/supplier contract demographic, and internal budget tracking for the CFO’s office).

Prepare financial presentations for both internal and external usage (Mayor, City Council, etc.).

Liaison with other departments on the execution of strategic projects, and business development.

Maintain efficient organization of correspondence, reports, data, and meeting materials.

Assist in city bond negotiations, tracking and documentations with all three major rating companies (Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P).

Assist with the launch of the new ERP system (BRASS) for the City.

Maintain a heavy calendar, expense report, and travel itineraries.

New Orleans and Company February 2019 – July 2019

Contractor: Sales Coordinator

Prepared general internal and external correspondence.

Prepared New Orleans Convention Center/hotel contract proposals, cost expenditure, sales operational budget, and tracking reports.

Established new account files in the computer system, create hard copy files and organize correspondence as appropriate to follow-up with new and old clients.

Coordinated site inspections with clients, New Orleans Convention Centers, local restaurants, and hotels.

Coordinated heavy international and domestic travel.

Loyola University New Orleans September 2011 - July 2018

Executive Administrative Assistant to

Vice President for Student Affairs & Associate Provost

Assisted in special projects and day-to-day operations for the University, such as Financial Equilibrium (budgeting reductions and tracking) and the Magis Project for the Board of Trustees.

Organized time effectively by managing and coordinating complex meetings and travel schedules.

Performed event and brand planning for University staff meetings and national conferences, such as Advance, JASPA and AJCU CSAO Annual Meeting.

Updated and monitor Student Affairs expenditures, expense reports, and departmental budgets according to University policy and with proper usage of Quicken and University financial systems.

Produced various budget reports reflecting Student Affairs departmental budgets with a total of $2,657,664 in salaries and $1,116,697 in operating expenses.

Assisted with Human Resources issues, including new hires, terminations, and promotions.

Formulated meeting agendas and record meeting minutes.

Updated, maintain, and provide marketing analytical reports for the Student Affairs website, Vice President’s Blog, Student Affairs e-Newsletter, Board of Trustee Newsletter, DP’s Dailies blog, and intranet information for department and University committees.

Created and distribute yearly and monthly budget and marketing calendars to the executive Student Affairs Team.

Maintained personal interaction and engagement on academic, financial, marketing, medical, and code of conduct issues with students, parents and colleagues, always maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

ArcelorMittal (Skyline Steel) March 2010 – August 2011

Executive Administrative Assistant to CMO and VP for North and Latin American Sales

Managed C-level executive team with everyday administrative functions.

Planned and implemented events varying from 35 – 275 attendees, such as Annual Sale Conferences, Regional

Meetings and Sales Leadership Conferences). Also coordinated training events with budget ranges of $20,000 -

$750,000 per event. Training events related to bids, contract negotiation, product and customer satisfaction.

Negotiated contracts for annual event venues and trade shows.

Coordinated complicated international and domestic travel scheduling (including airlines, visas, passports, hotels,

car services).

Managed vendor’s invoicing, contracts, bids, payment schedules, and expense reporting.

Worked daily with the sales force and the engineering team to ensure goals are communicated transparently.

McKinsey & Company October 2006 – March 2010

Executive Administrative Assistant to Partners, Associated Partners and Teams Consulting Firm

Organized consultants’ time effectively by managing and coordinating complex calendars and heavy scheduling.

Managed client’s invoicing and payment scheduling.

Assisted with confidential client studies (medical, technology, and pharma).

Collaborated with other consultant staff support assistants (CSSAs) in creating smoother workflows, including

back-up coverage, assistance with IT issues, scheduling VOIPs & HDVC, and ensuring Partners / Associate

Partners’ expense reports were completed accurately and promptly.

Coordinated domestic and international travel schedules in accordance with visa, passport, and airfare requirements.

Foreign Languages and Skills

Fluent in Spanish and conversational in Italian

PC, iMac Software and Graphic Design – Advance/Expert Knowledge with Microsoft Office Software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI), Quicken, Keynote, Pages, Adobe, Photoshop, and Paint

Web Design Platforms - Drupal, MyEmma, and Square Space

Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn

Data Analytics Software: Certified Google Analytics, DOMO, LinkedIn Meta-Analysis Courses

American Express Expense Reporting

DataBase: BRASS ERP, University Database - SIS and FR, and Simple View Software (Convention Center and Hotel software)

WebBase Project Management

NAUI Scuba Certificated - #9719551

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