Executive Assistant Office Manager

ROBIN F. KATZ

***** ********** *******

Warminster, Pennsylvania 18974

Home Phone: 215-***-****

Cell Phone: 215-***-**** (primary)

E-mail: *****@********.***

Objective: To secure a challenging position utilizing skills honed in situations demanding excellent individual performance contributing significantly to company goals. Skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication;

• Aptitude for prioritization, coordination and execution of multiple projects simultaneously;

• Thoroughness with attention to accuracy and detail;

• Willingness to troubleshoot and remedy problems;

• Facility to train and supervise support personnel;

• Ability to function independently and/or with others to achieve team, department and corporate objectives.

Professional Experience:

August 2004

to May 2023

BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC., Horsham, PA

Executive Assistant to VP/General Counsel/Legal Department – Responsible for processing law firm invoices issued to BBUSA and its affiliated companies, all of which had their own billing procedures/software as well as maintaining relationships with law firms and AP to ensure smooth payment thereof. Company Administrator for Contract Logix, Legal Tracker, DocuSign. Preparing/submitting attorney expense reports. Responsible for dissemination of service of process documents including lawsuits, claims, bankruptcies and garnishments and research HR database for additional information; review court dockets for deadlines. Opening matter files and keeping matter and labor reserve dockets for in-house employment/labor counsel. Preparing settlement check requests per agreement terms and forwarding those checks to BBUSA’s outside and opposing counsel. Provided support to food industry lobbying group including sending out membership invoices and recording payments in group’s checkbook and assisting in preparation of online IRS filings for the group.

January 2001

to August 2004

ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGY INC., Huntingdon Valley, PA

Office Manager/Purchasing Agent -- Managing office and acting as sole supply buyer for engineering research & development company.

June 2000

to January 2001

WOLF, BLOCK, SCHORR and SOLIS-COHEN LLP, Philadelphia, PA Administrative Legal Assistant -- Provided administrative support to Lawrence R. Lesser, Esquire, senior partner, including preparation of correspondence, agreements; review of client billing; scheduling daily client meetings; maintaining appointment calendar and client files. March 1999

to May 2000

DIRECT RESPONSE MEDIA, Wayne, PA

Program Manager -- Responsible for negotiating rates, buying and managing infomercial media time on national cable networks and in 211 broadcast television markets to produce results in line with clients’ objectives

October 1991

to August 1998

NATIONAL MEDIA CORPORATION/QUANTUM NORTH AMERICA, Phila., PA Senior Media Buyer -- Responsible for weekly purchase of $400,000+ in broadcast infomercial airtime nationwide (representing administration of approximately 500 half-hours per week), including negotiation of rates/time periods with stations/reps/agencies in 68 markets, demographic research for product placement and review of performance trends February 1991

to June 1991

QUANTUM MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, Fort Washington, PA Assistant to Senior Vice President/Media -- Involved in all aspects of placing “infomercials” on broadcast stations and cable networks.

September 1989

to October 1990

WFXI-TV8, Morehead City, NC (Greenville/New Bern/Washington market) Program/Traffic Manager -- Instrumental in signing on first independent/FOX affiliate in market. Set up Programming and Traffic departments, including learning, teaching, implementing and customizing the Summit broadcast traffic system. Responsible for training and supervision of Program Coordinator, Film Director and Traffic Assistant. Negotiated syndicated program contracts. Assisted Promotion and Sales Managers in planning and executing strategies to effectively market station to viewers and clients. March 1986

to August 1989

WTXF-TV29, Philadelphia, PA

Program Coordinator (June 1988 to August 1989) -- Responsible for day-to-day programming functions of #1 independent/FOX affiliate in market, including program/movie scheduling and booking; preparation and issuance of program listings, program usage reporting, pre-emption makegoods, responses to viewer inquiries, Phillies baseball satellite coordination and early/late standby procedures; preparation and internal dissemination of program change information; maintenance of contract files.

Executive/Program Assistant (March 1986 to June 1988) -- Acted as liaison between station administration and department heads. Duties included preparation of corporate reports; maintenance of administrative files; handling of General Manager’s correspondence, telephone, etc. Assisted Program Manager on various projects and Program Coordinator in scheduling and booking programs.

October 1977

to March 1986

KOHN, SAVETT, MARION & GRAF, P.C., Philadelphia, PA Administrative Assistant -- Provided administrative support to David H. Marion, Esquire, senior partner, including preparation of legal briefs, correspondence, client billing and coordination of successful election campaign for Chancellorship of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Education: Temple University, School of Communications and Theater, Philadelphia, PA Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Contract Logix, Legal Tracker, DocuSign, Concur, Database Administration, other proprietary computer programs

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