Leigh Michele Trimaldi
**** ******** **** ..West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561-***-**** *****@************.***
I was very interested to see your advertisement. I have been seeking just such an opportunity as this, and am positive my background and your requirements will create a very positive and profitable synergy. My resume is following, for your review.
Of particular note for you and the members of your team as you consider this placement are my strong accomplishments in negotiating contracts and rates and tracking expenditures, achieving improved operating efficiency internally, auditing, customer service, technical support, and web-based business cultivation.
Why should you hire me? SIMPLE.
• Cost Savings My ability to effectively multi-task in many arenas essentially saving the company dollars by successfully handling several positions’ duties.
• Work Ethic In a world where the trend is to simply do what is required, my unsurpassed work ethics and dedication to providing a job well done make me stand out above the rest. I take personal pride in a job well-done.
• Customer Satisfaction Your business is your customers. I consistently ensure that each customer knows their value to your company. This insures that you have repeat business and word of mouth referrals.
• Social Networking Proven how to promote your business effectively across all the social networks, thusly increasing your promotion without the increase of advertising dollars.
• End Results My abilities to master new skills rapidly allows me to produce results for your company efficiently and on many levels.
• Organized Multi-Tasker Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects with excellent organizational skills.
• Rare Find It is rare to find an employee who brings as much to the table as I do. My life has afforded me the opportunity to excel in many areas and I look forward to continuing that with your company.
If you are seeking an employee who stays abreast of her field, who understands technology, who earns 100% staff support, and who is as career-committed as it takes to achieve total success, then please consider what I have to offer. I would be happy to have a preliminary discussion with you or members of your committee to see if we can establish a mutual interest.
Thank you for your attention to these materials. I certainly look forward to exploring this opportunity further.
Kindest Regards,
Leigh Michele Trimaldi
Experience
Administrative:
• Executive-level support provided to Presidents, Vice Presidents, Global Creative Director, Directors
• Effectively oversaw day to day business operations
• Coordinated Travel Domestically and Internationally
• Implemented weekly and monthly reporting procedures, Preparation of Quarterly and Monthly Reports
• Efficiently Scheduled and Managed conferences
• Created customer tracking and inventory databases
• Final Quality Assurance review prior to presentation to client
• Creation and Management of Vendor Database in Act
• Preparation of Utilities Permits for multiple jurisdictions
• Preparation of weekly production schedules
• Server and Company file organization and maintenance
• Compilation of industry / competition database
• Daily contact with Corporate and Business Unit VPs, direct reports and, various senior level management
• Coordinated global conference calls and video conferencing meetings
• Event planning for meetings including hotel selection, rate negotiations, menu selections, and arrangement of appropriate conference room space and meeting room materials
• Served as on-site business liaison with meeting facility, handled all requests for participants, restaurant arrangements, travel changes, etc.
• Developed and implemented methods for monitoring projects such as project reports and staff conferences
Financial:
• Analyzed Departmental proposals, prepared budgeting presentations, recommended vendors
• Preparation of Bids and Responses to Requests for Proposals
• Monitoring of Budget including Cost Analysis, Forecasting and Accruals
• A/R, A/P, and Bank Reconciliations, Payroll (ADP and Similar)
• Creation of Accounting Forms and Procedures
• Reconciled expense reports on a monthly basis, working among various foreign currencies
• Consolidated weekly and monthly reports received by staff members formatting into one standardized report
• Budget Planning, Analysis and Forecasting for National Budgets as well as Cost Analysis
• Comprehensive review and verification of expense reports for level 1 (Executive) to Level 5 employees
• Managed customer accounts and billing
• Daily reconciliation of job submittals, verification of employee and contractor paperwork, and Cash Reconciliation /Verification
Purchasing and Procurement:
• Review of expenditures for Cost Savings potential
• Vendor Relations / Contract Review & Negotiation
• Comprehensive review of Bids and Recommendations of Vendors
• Purchase Order Processing and Reconciliation
• Submitted/Approved proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds
• Creation of Accounting Forms and Procedures including Expense Reports and Policy and Procedure
• Creation of Purchasing Manual
Human Resources / Employee Relations:
• Managed employee relations addressing all complaints / concerns as On-Site Human Resources Liaison
• Employee Training in Customer Service, HIPAA and on Proprietary Software
• Implemented and Managed Team Building /Motivational Program
• Managed CEU Programs including scheduling, preparation certificates, reporting to state CEU boards, Class registration with the State
• Ensured company-wide compliance of HIPAA regulations
• Maintained strict confidentiality of employee files
• Liaison for Sub-Contractors with Corporate and local Management
• Managed employee relations addressing all complaints / concerns as On-Site Human Resources Liaison
• New Contractor Eligibility Approval and Contractor Insurance Verification
• Processing of all employee payroll, employee and sub-contractor paperwork, interviews (initial and exit)
Marketing / Sales / Public Relations:
• Creation of Press Releases, Presentations, Ad Campaigns
• Graphic Design of printed materials
• Copy Writing
• Sales B-B, B-C
• Maintained / strengthened Client Relations through comprehensive Complaint Resolution
• Web Site Design and Maintenance
• Conference / Trade Show Coordination
• Video Editing
• Customized e-commerce marketing strategies for clients including: internet "Cold Calls" and "Resource Center" to increase repeat sales and loyalty
• Achieved competitive edge through effective use of know-how in product coordination and consumer education
• Creation of Press Releases, Presentations, Ad Campaigns, Shareholder Newsletters and investor forms, etc.
• Customer Account Management – Recommendations and upgrades
• Created Growth by successfully identifying and securing new clients
• Employee Training on industry as well as Sales training
• Confirmed ability to create Comprehensive Sales and Marketing programs touching multiple markets including complete e-commerce solutions
Disaster Recovery:
• Wrote procedures for Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Plan
• Monitored potential threats and initiated DR plans when necessary
• Disaster Recovery Away Team Communications, Travel Coordination
• Evacuation Planning and Execution, Preparation, Alert Notification and Communication
IT / Help Desk:
• Database creation and management
• Web Design and Training for Clients and staff
• Customer Service Training
• Office start-up and Software set-up including recommendation of software
• Initiation of software systems including: Proficiency Training; Customer Care; and Technical Support/Help Desk
Employment History
ARANAR GLASS TECH, LLC, West Palm Beach, FL (Resigned after 14 NSF paychecks) 10/2005 – 09/2009
Global Business Manager / Marketing
POWERNAP SLEEP CENTERS, INC., Boca Raton, FL 08/2004 – 10/2005
Director of Operations & Public Relations / Director of Marketing & Investor Relations
VARIOUS TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT 02/2002 – 08/2004
JOSEPH E SEAGRAM / VIVENDI UNIVERSAL, Delray Beach, FL (Laid-off Company closed location) 09/1999 – 02/2002
Executive Assistant / Auditor
BARBIE d’ARTE DESIGNS, West Palm Beach, FL 02/1998 – 04/2000
Consultant
LB & L CABLE, INC. West Palm Beach, FL (Resigned due to 72 hr work week) 05/1997 – 02/1998
Office Manager
NOS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. West Palm Beach, FL (Laid-Off due to decrease of sales) 10/1996 – 04/1997
Network Analyst / Assistant Manager
QUALITY PROTECTION SCREENS, INC., Riviera Beach, FL (Closed manufacturing plant & relocated to N FL)
02/1992-01/1996
Office Manager
Skills & Abilities
Newspaper Layout and Production
Web Design and Development
Typing (45 wpm)
Data Entry - Alpha Numeric (8950 KPH)
Sign Language
Speedwriting / Dictation
Graphic Arts
Photography
Browser Skin Design
Computer Software
Microsoft Office (Tests at 96-100%)
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Front Page
MS Project
Word Perfect
Illustrator / PhotoShop / Quark / In-Design
Quicken / QuickBooks Pro
Peachtree Accounting
J D Edwards
Infinium / Remedy / Impact
RFMS
Act
Proficient in both PC and Macintosh environments
Education & Certifications
Rochville University - Bachelor’s Degree: Theatre Management; Master’s Degree: Law; Doctorate: Marketing Management & Business Administration
Palm Beach Community College – Majored in Music and Theatre Management
Gold Coast Professional Schools – Completion of Life, Health and Variable Annuities Course
Professional Seminars – Customer Service and Communications for Business
PC Professor – Web Design using Front Page
CERTIFICATIONS
Specialist – Emergency Management Planning
Notary Public
Professional References
Sam Dolling, President
Dolling’s Appliance
West Palm Beach, FL
561-***-**** Office
***@******************.***
Walter Porras, Creative Director
Waenan Designs
Pembroke Park, FL
305-***-**** Cellular
******@****.***
Dorothy Wieder, VP / Martin Wieder, Pres.
QPS, Inc.
Bell, FL
386-***-**** Cellular
********@***.***
Linda Pena, Human Resources Consultant
West Palm Beach, FL
*******@***.***
Heather Collins Grattan, Copy Writer
Levenger
Delray Beach, FL
*********@*******.***
Joann Lanz, Accounting
Kaplan College
Boca Raton
561-***-**** Office
954-***-**** Cellular
**********@*************.***
Christine Preece, Vice President
Route A/C
West Palm Beach, FL
***************@*******.***
Personal References Available Upon Request