MARY E. BROWN
**** ******* ****** ▪ Las Vegas, Nevada 89139
702-***-**** ▪ *************@*****.***
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Organized and responsible administrator with more than 17 years of experience spanning a diverse range of industries. Educated and energetic professional recognized as a quick learner with superior planning and organizational skills. Ability to assume responsibility for a wide variety of projects including planning and coordinating and follow through to completion in dynamic and fast paced environments.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Trusted administrator with significant corporate and C-level experience handling daily administrative functions including extensive travel logistics, meeting coordination and heavy calendar management.
Proven self-starter with strong leadership abilities and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in dynamic and changing environments.
Effective liaison between senior executives, staff and outside business professionals.
Handled information that was sensitive and highly confidential.
Proficient with all components of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
CAREER PROGRESSION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Community Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV April 2005–August 2009
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Provided administrative support to the CEO/Chairman of the Board.
Assumed responsibility for special projects assigned by the CEO, President, Executive Officers and Board of Directors which included interacting with major clients on their needs, performing economic research and developing reports and maintaining tracking systems on strategic and tactical plans.
Attended Board meetings and provided support to the Board under the direction of the Chairman of the Board, ensured appropriate information was developed and distributed to shareholders, and coordinated relations between the Bank and shareholders.
Represented the Chairman of the Board and Executive Officers and provided key follow- up on assigned projects and reports.
Served as liaison between Executive Management and direct reports on routine matters.
Represented the Bank at major social/community events.
Managed the Bank’s contributions to non-profit organizations.
Worked with SEC Counsel on routine matters.
Problem Gambling Center, Las Vegas, NV January 2004–April 2005
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Responsible for daily operations of the office, including the supervision of clinical staff, consultants and administrative personnel.
Managed project accounting systems using QuickBooks, which included petty cash account, accounts payable and receivables and monthly cost reports.
Established, implemented and managed fundraising program to fund annual operating budget of $450,000.
Developed manuals and presentations, including personnel and accounting manuals used in company training programs.
Developed and implemented procedures for office operations which improved efficiencies and cut annual overhead costs by 30%.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Las Vegas, NV October 2000-January 2004
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Designed and implemented administrative programs that reduced redundancy, streamlined processes and improved daily operations.
Managed project accounting systems, including petty cash account, accounts payable and monthly cost reports.
Developed, implemented and managed fundraising program to fund annual operating budget of $400,000.
Planned and supervised special events both in Northern and Southern Nevada.
Supervised the office staff of four.
American Cancer Society, Las Vegas, NV August 1999–August 2000
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Planned and implemented numerous special events, both independently and as a team for regional fundraising office.
Trained new and existing employees on company-specific databases, corporate policies and equipment.
Supervised the development staff.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES
Bachelor of Arts-Political Science