BRIDGETTE L. CUNNINGHAM
Union City, GA 470-***-**** *************@*******.***
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Highly experienced Executive and Administrative Assistant I. Offering 15 plus years of admin/recruiter experience reporting to a CEO and other Top Executives.
Organizational Management, Excellent verbal and written communications skills, Data entry, Analytics, Databases, Travel planning, Manage executives calendar, Set up meetings, Filing and retrieving corporate records, documents, and reports, meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment
Effective leadership, motivational skills, self-motivated and driven, Successful in coaching, mentoring and motivating
Utilize great skills; organization skills, prioritizing, time management, multi-tasking, negotiating, networking and delegating
Excellent written and verbal communication with executives, employees and clients
maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity and display a strong standard of ethics and outstanding customer service
Excellent people skills and demonstrable diplomacy in dealing with issues while maintaining practice policies
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Mac 10, Access, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Excel office, multiple Office and Google Suites with the ability to type 70 WPM
Create policies and procedures, lead policy strategy decisions, providing through leadership and recommendations knowledge and understanding of customer’s needs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Insight Medical Genetics (Chicago IL) October 2016 – May 2022
Administrative Assistant III (Remote)
Provide support to VP and Chief Compliance Officer
Proficiency with Zoom video conferencing with ability to draft presentations, meeting minutes/actions, and coordinate oral and written communication for executives; proficiency with Mac and the Google suite of business programs, especially Google calendar, mail, drive, docs and sheets
Daily Planning, Calendar Management, Organizational Management, set up meetings, make changes and updates as needed on behalf of point of contact among executives
Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner
Filing and retrieving corporate records, documents, and reports
Make travel arrangements for executives
Meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment
Utilize good time-management skills day to day and meet all deadline requirements
Work daily using systems Word and Outlook Excel and other similar email system
T&B International Wholesale Inc. (Atlanta GA) February 2012 – September 2016
Executive Assistant
Provide administrative and business support to the CEO of 1 of Atlanta’s largest manufacturing wholesalers/retailers and support other members of the executive management team
Maintain CEO’s calendar, process payroll (quick books/schedulogistics) plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences and travel
Negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with resorts, vendors, caterers and other providers for service at special events, saving over $50K annually
Improved office efficiency by implementing color-coded filing system and introducing additional time-saving measures
Enhanced communication between manufacturing department and executive team, fostering a sense of teamwork and collaboration
Georgia World Congress Center (Atlanta GA) April 2007 – February 2012
Executive Recruiter
Supported CEO, DOA, ADOA, and Human Resource Director by conducting Microsoft
Presentations, Payroll Summaries, Event Planning, Transportation and Travel Arrangements, Town Hall Meetings, and set up Conferences
Recruited Non-Profit Organizations to work concessions during Falcon Season and scheduled events at the Georgia Dome, Ga World Congress Center and Centennial Park.
Exceeded quota by staffing all locations for every event with 100% non-profit organizations with adequate staff
Handled accounts payable and receivable, processed NFP payroll (QuickBooks) Prepared bank deposits, controlled inventory, and oversee that equipment and technology was maintained
Planned and coordinated PR initiatives, business development events, partner retreats, holiday parties and more
Completed staff and event orientation seminars for approximately 30- 60 organizations at a time, event staff, employee candidates and support staff
Catawba Bingo Center (Rock Hill SC) January 2005 – March 2007
Payroll Manager
reviewed financial reports, monitoring accounts, and preparing activity reports and financial forecasts
investigate ways to improve profitability, and analyze markets for business opportunities, such as expansion, mergers or acquisitions
maintains the financial health of an organization and develops strategies and plans for long-term financial goals, produces financial reports, and directs investment activities
Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines
Fred Pryor: “The Exceptional Assistant” and “Successful Communication Skills for Women” Stephen R. Covey: “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People”