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MIRIAM GARFIELD

Encino, CA *****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Typing, 60 wpm, Fast Notes, Dictaphone. IBM proficient: Windows XP: Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Outlook, basic PowerPoint and Internet savvy. Tenacious, well organized and strong interpersonal and communication skills. An eye for detail, able to multi task with ease and a strong coordinator. Prioritizes well, always punctual and strong written skills. Excellent follow up, able to meet strict deadlines with high energy and dependability and demonstrates initiative. Able to work independently with minimal supervision, thick skinned and performs well under pressure.

From February 2008 through November, 2008 I took personal time off to travel. Within this timeframe I did some temp work as an executive assistant. I am now searching for a permanent, long term position.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance:

Angeleno Group Two month temp position: July-September 2008 Investment Company

Executive Assistant to two Managing Partners

• Managed extensive calendars in Outlook

• Prepared and submitted expense reports

• Scheduled travel, car service and hotel reservations

• Fast notes

• Internet research

• Prepared for all in-house meetings (catering)

• Participated in the planning of a political fund raiser

Booz Allen Hamilton, Los Angeles, CA

Consulting Company September 2007 - February 2008

Executive Assistant to Principal Level V

• Managed the principal’s extensive calendar in Outlook

• Scheduled travel, car service and hotel reservations

• Prepared expense reports, ensuring that all expenses were paid in a timely manner

• Scheduled high security meetings in and outside office

• Interacted with high level executives and employees

• Obtained Secret Security Clearance allowing me to be included in high security government meetings

The Yucaipa Companies, Los Angeles, CA July 2001 – May 2007

Private Investment Company

Executive Assistant to Senior Partner (April 2003 – May 2007)

• Schedule meetings, manage calendar

 Make travel arrangements

 Screen and respond to phone calls

 Facilitate conference calls

 Interface with clients, contracts and vendors as necessary

 Compose and release correspondence

 Expense reports

 Provide logistical support for conference/event planning, meetings, etc.

 Manage confidential information and original documents

 Perform considerable coordination and follow-through

 Use in-depth knowledge of company, department/division operations to obtain information or respond to inquiries

 Act as liaison with other departments and executive assistants

 Oversee administrative assistant as appropriate

 Assist with special projects, reports, presentations

 Interface with investor relations associates

 Database management (contacts, etc.) with marketing research associate

Executive Assistant to General Counsel at The Yucaipa Companies (July 2001 –April 2003)

• Typed correspondence (worked extensively with a Dictaphone), filing, participated in the creation of contracts and

agreements

• Maintained highly confidential legal files

• Scheduled travel for attorney, hotel and plane reservations

• Prepared and submitted expense reports

• Maintained calendar for legal department

Len Rosenberg & Associates, Los Angeles, CA January 1998 - May 2001

Talent Agency

Executive Assistant to President

• Maintained executive calendar/scheduled in-house meetings with writers and producers

• Prepared complex expense reports, maintaining an accurate spreadsheet register of expense claims and corporate credit card bills

• Provided general administrative support to senior management team

• Scheduled travel

Freelance work, Miami, Florida January 1995 – November 1997

Executive Assistant

(Relocated to Los Angeles)

Program Entertainment Group, Sherman Oaks, CA March 1988 – November 1994

Syndication Company

Executive/Personal Assistant to Chairman

• Arranged executive schedule including in-house meetings

• Responded to press and public relations inquiries

• Sold programming to television stations/obtained Nielsen ratings each week for PEG television movies

• Oversaw the daily operation of the Barter Division

• Planning and coordinating of all aspects of special events

• Worked with producers and talent involved with production of televisions shows and commercials

References available upon request

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