PRISCILLA J. BOSSARD
*********.*******@*******.***
SUMMARY: Over ten years experience as a highly polished corporate level
executive assistant. Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects independently or as a team member in a fast paced environment. Exceptional problem solving and liaison skills. Excellent verbal and written communications on sensitive/confidential matters. Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus, MacBook and iPads. Notary. Extensive experience with international travel itineraries and calendar management. Able to work with a variety of personalities and achieve a calm, productive, professional work environment. Board liaison experience. As a gatekeeper I appreciate that I am an extension of the executive; thus, I am proactive and liaison with poise and tact.
EXPERIENCE
2011-2012 HAEMONETICS - Global Technology
Contract assignment
Executive Assistant to CFO, CMO & CIO
Calendar management
Complex multi-stop itineraries
Creating and modifying Power Point presentations
Set up global meetings
2010 ACI WORLDWIDE – Computer Technology
Contract assignment
Executive Assistant to President
Extreme calendar management
Complex global travel itineraries
Create letters and notarize documents
Expense reports with a variety of global currencies
Arrange all aspects of Board level meetings
Create new filing system
2009 COVIDIEN – Multi-billion dollar Global provider of Healthcare Products
Contract assignment
Executive Assistant to SRVP of the Global Supply Chain
Calendar management
Arrange international multi stop itineraries
Produce complex global weekly reports
Emails and letters with tables and organization charts
PowerPoint presentations
2008-2009 FIRST WIND – Alternative Energy – Wind Farms
Executive Assistant to SRVP Finance & General Counsel
Complex calendar management and itineraries
Organize trips/programs to current wind farms including multiple stops using private aircraft for potential clients
Carry out projects and preparation for Board meetings
Organize and streamline executive offices, files & systems
Proof read and notarize legal documents, maintain law library
Process expense reports, purchase orders within budget
Coordinate and plan internal and external meeting logistics
Arrange offsite social events
2003-2007 GENERAL DYNAMICS INC. – defense contracts
Executive Assistant to Director of Technology and Business Development
Acted as an extension of the director on her behalf
Created/facilitated smooth flow of documents, salaries, security clearances, reports, spreadsheets and written communications
Implemented smooth transition during four reorganization moves
Extensive interaction with heads of all departments/corporate
Quickly learned complex processes to assist with critical deadlines
Frequently liaised with customers
Initiated release of over $100,000 suspended money back to budget each year
Coordinated lunches, seminars and meetings external and internally
Expeditiously process expense reports and purchase orders
2000-2003 FAITH CASLER ASSOCIATES & REARDON ASSOCIATES
Corporate Executive Assistant contracts exclusively
Quickly acclimated into new corporate environments
Provided stellar calendar management and liaison skills
Absorbed/implemented complex, highly sensitive projects
Frequent Board of Directors interaction
1994-1998 CELLULARVISION
Executive Assistant to CEO/Partner/Inventor
from inception to public offering
Prepared presentations and correspondence as marketing tools for successfully obtaining venture capital
Assisted with the application process for U.S. patents
Traveled internationally as company representative to clinical trials; consulted with scientists
Attended and participated in merger negotiations
EDUCATION
Lasell College, Auburndale, MA – Business
Commissioned Notary Public
AFFILIATIONS
Now serving eighth term as Chairman of the Board of Trustees
2003-2012 Chairman of the Board of Trustees
CENTRE HEIGHTS AT DIAMOND POND CONDOMINIUM
600 Centre Lane, Walpole, MA
DUTIES:
Create agenda and chair monthly board meetings
Manage renovations at the complex after acquiring bids and negotiating contracts
Liaison with unit owners answering questions and resolving issues
Work closely with Treasurer to be sure we are within budget
Oversaw the reconstruction of two units after a $500K fire in 2009 by hiring the contractor and close supervision of work to unit owner’s satisfaction, complex standards and town bylaws with completion on time and on budget
Edit and publish newsletters to the unit owners keeping them up to date on events in the complex as well as host annual Fourth of July cookout.