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Executive Assistant Customer Service

Location:
Long Valley, NJ, 07853
Posted:
January 04, 2025

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KATHLEEN RUSSO

■ Long Valley, NJ 07853 ■ 973-***-**** ■ **********@*****.*** ■ WWW: Online Digital Resume ■ Experienced Executive Secretary provides comprehensive administrative support to upper level team. Adept at managing calendars, preparing reports and coordinating meetings. Demonstrates excellent customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Executive Support

• Database Administration

• Time Management Skills

• Travel coordination

• Managerial Experience

• Staff Management

• Policy and procedure modification

• Problem-Solving

• Planning and Coordination

• Dependable and Responsible

• Critical Thinking

• Payroll and budgeting

• Recruitment / Human Resources

• Organized managerial style

• Human resources policies

• Facility Management

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT /OFFICE MANGER 09/2022 to 08/2024 Harvest Restaurants, Morris Plains, NJ

• Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments Served as a liaison between Executives and 13 restaurants to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.

Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.

Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.

Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.

Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.

Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.

Managed repair request emails/calls & dispatched vendors for R & M repairs, while communicating to the team regarding repairs and maintenance for 13 restaurants.

HUMAN RESOURCES/OFFICE MANAGER 08/2021 to 05/2022

JEEN International - Acquisition, Fairfield, NJ

• Manage staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations

Develop training materials and performance management programs to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilities

• Investigate employee issues and conflicts and brings them to resolution

• Completed bi-weekly payroll for 60 employees.

• Organize, order and setup office meeting lunches & events. Order supplies for office and PPE for manufacturing employees, compliant with OSHA safety regulations

Administered benefits programs, ensuring employees were well-informed about their options and enrollment process.

ADMINISTRATOR IV/BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER 06/2020 to 07/2021 BMC Corporation - Acquisition, Little Falls, NJ

Collaborated with transition team on facility management for transition team from Compuware Corporation to BMC Corporation. Converting contracts of vendors, signage and, Covid-19 safety protocols for return to office.

Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.

Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.

Managed CRM database, including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates and report generation.

Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.

• Performed billing, collection and reporting functions for office EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER 01/2020 to 05/2020 Compuware Corporation - Acquisition, Little Falls, NJ Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.

Coordinated with transition team to transfer all customer and vendor contracts to Compuware contracts

Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using MS Office suite.

• Performed billing, collection and reporting functions for office Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.

• Handled all incoming business and client requests for information. Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 05/1983 to 12/2019 Innovation Data Processing, Little Falls, New Jersey Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.

Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.

Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.

Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.

Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.

• Worked to coordinate and complete special projects for upper management. Organized international and domestic travel arrangements for staff members, including all transportation and hotel stays.

EDUCATION

Assisted Sales Team by created sales contracts, processing orders, and distribution of products.

Worked collaboratively with auditors throughout reviews, offering assistance and clerical support.

Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.

Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.

Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for staff meetings and large corporate events.

• Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked Maintained all office equipment ordering supplies and maintenance when malfunctions occur.

Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.

Assisted Human Resources with distribution of benefit paperwork and answered employee questions on benefits.

• Assisted Accounts Payable with billing and Accounts Receivable when needed. OWNER/OPERATOR MANAGER 01/2016 to Current

Elite Party Staffing, Long Valley, NJ

• Managed day-to-day business operations.

Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries. Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events

Directed & managed staff of 35 personnel. Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.

Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.

Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.

High School Diploma

Clifton High School - Clifton, NJ

Some College (No Degree) : Computer Science and Programming Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ



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