Cindy McClendon
Victorville, CA *****
adu9l5@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/cindymcclendon777
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL SEEKING A COMPANY IN THE HIGH DESERT.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
● Answered and directed phone calls for CEO
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Acted as the point of contact for internal and external clients
● Microsoft Office/Google Workspace/Mac proficient
● Typing 50+ wpm
● Strong excel spreadsheet skills
● Executive calendar management organized and scheduled meetings based on current calendar of events already in place
● Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
● Punctual and Confidential
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO - David Anastos (retired 2021) Bayshore Partners, Inc. Newport Beach, CA www.bayshorepartners.com November 1994 to July 2021 Exceptionally skilled Senior Executive Assistant with expert-level administrative support to the CEO, Senior Management and clientele of Bayshore Partners.
● Answered incoming calls for CEO; responded independently and provided as much client service as necessary.
● Reviewed CEO’s extensive incoming email; directed and responded on CEO’s behalf as appropriate and filed into proper folders in email.
● Managed CEO’s corporate and personal calendar including meetings and travel arrangements.
● Created, edited and updated powerpoint presentations, updated weekly excel spreadsheets, expense reports, memos and business/personal written communications.
● Responsible for invoicing, purchasing, A/P, A/R, part-time payroll, benefits administration, maintenance and organization of company files.
● Responsible to train and delegate work assignments to receptionist and Jr. Admin.
● Effectively communicated with Executives and client teams providing schedules, projects and critical business updates.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (Con’t)
CLIENT SERVICES AND PROJECT MANAGER: Bayshore Partners, Inc. Newport Beach, CA www.bayshorepartners.com November 1998 to June 2019 Aiding corporate clients requiring "Class A" space with multiple locations around the country. Efficiently handling a wide range of leasing projects for users of high-end commercial and industrial space in a range of markets across the country. Working independently and as a coordinator on team projects. Accountable for training and delegation of work assignments for office personnel. Conducting extensive market research on a daily basis and contacting institutional owners, landlords and brokers to determine the availability of appropriate spaces. Conducting tours for clients through eligible sites and helping clients develop a shortlist. Facilitating space planning initiatives between the clients and architects. Orchestrating lease review between clients, attorneys and landlords.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
● Effectively communicating with executives and client teams providing schedules, projects and critical business updates.
● Proficiently summarizing the quantitative and comparative information on each property weighing the client's needs against the alternatives available.
● Efficiently negotiating with landlords and brokers and constructing financial models based on landlord responses.
● Innovatively creating, editing and updating presentations, memos, and business/personal written communications.