Administrative Assistant Executive

LEANNE FROST

***** ****** ~ Allen Park, MI ***** ~ ************@*****.*** ~ 313-***-****

Executive Administrative Assistant/Event Planner

I am a dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a versatile administrative support skill set developed through long term experience as an executive administrative assistant and event planner.

Key Skills

Strong Organizational Skills

Detail Orientated

Flexible Schedule

Lotus Notes & Outlook Proficient

Microsoft Office Proficient

Meeting & Event Planning

Type 85+wpm/shorthand

Office Management

Staff Development & Training

RUSH FIREBRICK, Grosse Ile, MI

Executive Assistant to President & CEO, 2010 – current

• Responsible for all aspects of running business. Duties include organization of accounts payable/receivable for business and personal using QuickBooks, setting appointments and extensive travel coordination. Answering phones, opening and distributing mail, as well as all office duties.

• Organizing and planning events including dinner parties, welcome receptions and team building, including but not limited to booking entertainment and menu preparation.

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MASCO CORPORATION, Taylor, MI

Conference & Event Planner, 2005 to 2010

Repeatedly promoted during 22-year tenure with Masco Corporation, culminating in responsibility for all meeting and event planning for company and business units. Results:

• Developed strong working relationships with major hotel chains, transportation companies, speaker bureaus and other related event establishments to work cohesively to plan and execute all meeting, training and celebratory programs for company and business units. Major events executed: Annual Presidents Meeting, City of Hope Golf Outing, Armenian Catholicos Visit, Habitat for Humanity/Jimmy Carter Project and Annual Holiday Celebration. Speakers secured include: Dr. Oz, Ben from Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, & well know authors.

• Lead coordinator/liaison of events from preparation of invitations, agendas, registration, reservation management and attendee satisfaction upon closing of event and follow-up thereafter.

• Provided significant savings resulting from contract negotiations, invoice reconciliation and strong customer relationships.

Executive Assistant to VP of Sales & Marketing/Business Development, 1992 to 2005

• Worked closely with executive level president and vice presidents of Masco and business units to provide administrative support including meeting coordination, commercial and company aircraft travel arrangements, PowerPoint speech preparation and day-to-day communications using Microsoft Office.

Recruiting Assistant, 1990 to 1992

• Assisted Recruiting Director in recruitment efforts for all types of positions within Masco and its business units.

• Performed Meet & Greet sessions for future employees, as well as interviews and testing for IS and clerical candidates for possible employment.

• Conducted orientation and building tours for new employees.

Legal Secretary to Associate Corporate Counsel, 1988 to 1990

Education

MELVINDALE HIGH SCHOOL, Melvindale, MI Academic Diploma

HENRY FORD COMM COLLEGE, Dearborn, MI Associates of Business

ServSafe Certification, National Restaurant Association

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