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objective

 

~ resourceful and focused executive assistant eager to contribute extensive administrative, organizational, and multi-tasking expertise  toward supporting a company in optimizing productivity and performance. ~

 

areas of expertise

 

v  business correspondence

v  calendar management

v  highly confidential documents

v  data entry & spreadsheets

v  meetings and presentations

v  customer / client relations 

v  office administration

v  financial support & budgeting

 

professional experience

 

merrimac industries, inc., west caldwell, nj, 2005 to present

executive assistant to chairman, ceo & coo

         review and administer highly confidential correspondence, and spearhead complete calendar maintenance for ceo s personal and business functions.  

         coordinate domestic and international travel for all employees and top-level executives, and organize meetings including annual board meetings.

         earned praise from management for successfully saving 500 customer orders by independently mastering new software during technology transition. 

         exercise discretion and sound judgment in role as gatekeeper , gracefully handling daily responsibilities, telephone calls, and distractions for top-level executives.

         thoroughly review and validate all expense reports in preparation for signature of ceo.

         assist with arrangements for trade shows, including set-up and take down of exhibits and materials.

 

berman, larson & kane personnel / kessler medical rehabilitation research corp., paramus, nj, 2005

secretary to director of sci & director of administration

• apply dynamic organizational skills to arrange and schedule interviews and meetings, record meeting minutes,  and accurately prepare travel and check requests.
• produce and update extensive documents with word and excel applications.

 

pricewaterhousecoopers, inc., florham park, nj, 2003 to 2005

executive assistant

• hired on permanently after successfully completing 9-month temporary assignment.
• demonstrated superior flexibility in supporting 6 partners/leaders, 2 directors, 12 senior managers and 5 managers.
• efficiently processed time and expense reports, managed calendars for partners, and seamlessly orchestrated travel needs including itineraries and accommodations.
• handled preparations and materials for meetings, and entrusted to oversee extremely confidential projects involving proficiency with powerpoint and excel.

 

earlier experience:

 

assistant to cfo and accounting department, world finer foods, inc., bloomfield, nj, 1995 to 1998   

assistant to cfo, ceo and accounting department, cibc, wood gundy, corp., new york, ny, 1991 to 1995

computer skills

 

microsoft office suite (excel, powerpoint, word, access, outlook), as/400, vantage, lotus notes, corel word perfect, dictaphone, numeric data entry (12,400 kph), alpha numeric data entry (10,100 kph)

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as an executive assistant and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as indicated in the accompanying resume, i bring to you a seasoned background in providing high-level administrative support for upper management, and the flexibility to skillfully handle contending priorities with a steadfast commitment to accuracy and efficiency.  to complement these qualifications, i offer solid organizational, decision-making, and interpersonal skills which are essential as an executive assistant. 

 

as a dedicated, detail-focused, and proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through diligence, versatility, prudence, and exemplary communication skills. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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