Laurie M. Barak
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SUMMARY
Detail, result and goal-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Large event planning experience.
Organized and creative self starter.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Advanced knowledge: Word, Excel, Power Point and PageMaker
Intermediate knowledge: SharePoint, QuickBooks, Access, Photoshop and Illustrator
Typing speed 85 WPM; alphanumeric and numeric data entry 12,000+ KPH
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAREFUSION CORPORATION, San Diego, CA 06/2009 - Present
Senior Administrative Assistant, Human Resources
Calendar, travel, meeting and expense management for two Vice Presidents.
Coordinate and arrange meetings including coordinating materials, meeting room set-up, catering, technical logistics and other needs. Prepare agendas, originate and distribute meeting minutes. Schedule conference calls and webcasts.
Assist benefits team with annual open enrollment including coordinating facility preparation with onsite contacts and travel arrangements for presenters.
Prepare expense reports, work with Accounting for invoices and check requests.
Assist compensation team with distribution of annual planning cycle materials and communications.
Assist Service Delivery team with updates to HR SharePoint site including creating new libraries and maintaining user access.
Maintain computerized files, e-mail distribution lists, spreadsheets and/or databases.
Plan and coordinate team events and celebrations, on- and off-site, order office supplies, coordinate maintenance of office equipment, route and distribute incoming mail and packages.
THE EASTRIDGE GROUP, Carlsbad, CA 09/2008 - 03/2009
Temporary Administrative Assistant
Calendar, travel, meeting and expense management for Executive Vice President and Regional Managing Director.
Prepared domestic and international travel arrangements for all staff.
Coordinated facilities maintenance with corporate office and property management.
Managed company purchasing and inventory.
Negotiated contracts with and monitored services of external vendors.
AJILON FINANCE, San Diego, CA 11/2007 - 08/2008
Temporary Executive Administrative Assistant
Maintained calendar for Chief Real Estate Officer and department staff.
Prepared domestic and international travel arrangements for department staff.
Processed expense reports for senior executive and department staff.
Created training materials for volunteers assisting in office moves.
Created PowerPoint presentations for finance associates.
THE ANTHONY ROBBINS COMPANIES, San Diego, CA 08/2004 - 11/2007
Administrative Assistant, New Distribution
Coordinated with multiple managers and directors to produce Tony Robbins' high-definition video events.
Assisted two Directors and sales teams including calendaring and travel arrangements.
Generated purchase orders, check and wire requests, prepared expense reports, coordinated invoice payments, generated sales and commission reports.
Prepared marketing ROI reports and fulfilled promotional product orders.
Recruited and communicated with event crew members.
Supported team of internal and external sales representatives.
BANK ONE HOME LOAN SERVICES, Westerville, OH 04/2002 - 07/2004
Communication Specialist
Provided administrative support to 600+ external sales staff.
Edited articles and information for monthly newsletter, including interviewing various managers and employees.
Designed and maintained database of brochures and flyers for external sales staff.
Produced, updated and distributed newsletters and reference guides used by sales staff for presentation to clients.
Ordered business cards and coordinated copy service accounts for sales staff.
Senior Loan Processor 04/1999 - 04/2002
Promoted within six months of hire date.
Supervised four junior processors in daily duties.
Processed consumer loans (1st and 2nd mortgages, home equity loans/lines, FHA & VA) from beginning to end and prepared documents for loan signings. Funded loans via check and wire transfer.
Developed training manual for new employees.
EDUCATION
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Communication