Conny Manero

647-***-****

Reliable, organized and creative Administrative professional with exceptional writing and editing skills is seeking a suitable Administrative position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant including Office Management and Legal support in the corporate sectors.

• Verbatim transcriptions of tapes and electronic material: confidential conversations – meeting discussions – interviews – correspondence - voicemail messages – and legal documentation.

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication.

• Highly competent in the preparation of business correspondence, memoranda, agendas, minutes, presentations and conference materials.

• Proven ability to take on responsibility quickly including orientation and training of new staff.

• Extensive experience in business event planning and delivery including the coordination of domestic/ international travel arrangements.

• Demonstrated track record in handling sensitive and complex information in a confidential manner.

• A genuine commitment to providing busy teams with necessary support using strong multi-tasking skills.

• Achievements with implementing systems that are efficient and user friendly.

COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• MS-Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Access

• Lotus Notes

• SharePoint

• CRM

• TAM

• Internet Research

• Dicta typing

WORK EXPERIENCE

Executive Assistant – Office Manager November 2008 – Current

Experis

• Calendar management for four directors using MS-Outlook:

o Wealth management

o Investments

o Taxes

o Client relations

• Correspondence using MS-Word

• Keeping track of contractors’ location and billable hours in MS-Excel

• International and domestic travel arrangements, including hotel reservation

• Assisting HR department with reference checks

• Working with accounts payable and receivable

• Ordering office supplies and general office management

• Compiling welcoming packages for new contractors and introducing them to the office and surrounding area

• Mail pick-up and distribution

• International and domestic couriers

Executive Assistant February 2008 – October 2008

Hewitt Associates

• Format proposals in strict adherence with company style using MS-Word / PowerPoint / Excel to ensure that information is presented in a concise and succinct manner.

• Dictaphone transcription of a wide variety of correspondence including legal statements or depositions using optimal speed and accuracy.

• Organize and prioritize manager’s communication emails into relevant folders.

• Timely updating of client information on the CRM database for accurate client tracking.

• Systematically sort through all executive expenses and prepare expense reports.

• Date entry of attorney information and time sheets into billing system; generate reports for accounts department to ensure accurate monthly client invoices.

• Arranged and coordinated meetings including booking of venue, contacting and follow-up with catering and preparation of meeting materials.

• Strong people skills and experience used to liaise with third party vendors and to ensure optimal deals with airlines, hotels and other venue providers, always sensitivity to the individual needs of staff or clients.

Executive Assistant February 2002 – December 2007

Chief Justice Office

• Assisted the Associated Chief Justice in day to day activities

• Handled correspondence from the media and public

• Screened calls from the media and public

• Arranged meetings with Judges and Justices of the Peace

• Made arrangements for new Justices of the peace to be sworn in,

• Catering arrangements

Executive Assistant January 1997 – December 2001

Anglo American

• Assisted the financial director in day to day operations

• Assisted the investor relations manager and his team

o Developed and maintained investor relations plan

o Created presentations and other communication materials for investors, brokers and analysts.

o Created press releases

o Prepared budgets and charts using graphics such as bar charts and pies

o Monitored performance metrics charts for daily and monthly performance

o Assisted in compiling annual report

• Compiled meeting materials

• Attended meetings, took and transcribed minutes

• Prepared expense reports using formulas in Excel

Freelance Writer for magazines and on-line sites (ongoing)

Contributor to:

• Chicken Soup for the Soul

• Reader’s Digest

• Elite magazine

• Helium

• Life Answers

• Daily Glow

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