PAULA M. STECHER
*** ********* **** **********, *** Jersey 07033
E-mail- *****.******@*****.*** (908) 209 - 6543
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
- Selected Career Highlights and Responsibilities
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Perform advanced, diversified and confidential secretarial and administrative duties requiring broad and comprehensive experience, skill and knowledge of organization policies and practices
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Oversee and/or participate in the coordination of special projects, meetings, conferences and other events by arranging facilities / caterers, issue invitations, coordinate speakers and control event budget
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Arrange complex and detailed domestic and international travel plans and itineraries, compile documents for travel-related meetings
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Manage multiple calendars to track time commitments and completion of tasks
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Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions with minimal guidance
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Work in document preparation and management, including formatting and editing letters, reports and all other correspondence from draft stage to completion
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Track each employee time worked / vacation / sick hours
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Ability to prioritize and multi-task and to work under tight deadlines
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Detailed oriented with an understanding of confidentiality
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Compile multiple internal reports from various information sources
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Act as liaison between senior management and clients / colleagues to facilitate work and accomplish objectives in a collaborative effort
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Prepare weekly expense reports and monthly reimbursements
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Screen incoming calls and correspondence and respond independently
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Prepare agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for corporate meetings
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Create and maintain database and spreadsheet files
Technical Skills
•Proficiency in MS-Office-Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, MS Project, Access,
MAS, Visio, electronic mail, internet searching & downloading
Career History
COMVERGE, INC. – East Hanover, NJ 2006 - 2008
Executive Assistant to President/COO and
Vice President of Marketing
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB – Hillside, NJ 1987 - 1991
Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President 2001 - 2006
CIBA-Geigy Pharmaceuticals – Summit, NJ 1991 - 1996
Senior Account Coordinator/Executive Assistant,
Field Administration, Pricing Supervisor