Executive Administrative Assistant

Posted on: 2007-02-17

CAREER OBJECTIVE To continue as a Senior Executive Assistant to the highest officer levels with a foundation of independent judgment and discretion. Assist organization and executives in achieving professional and personal success by managing logistics, information, communication, and relationships. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT ADDISON, TX July 2006 – Present Temporary employment while pursuing full-time work Executive Administrative Assistant - Held positions in healthcare industry while actively pursuing full-time employment. FRIEDMAN’S INC. ADDISON, TX July 2006 – September 2006 Left due to personal reasons Executive Administrative Assistant Reported directly to Chief Executive Officer of third largest U. S. retail jewelry chain with over 400 stores in 20 states. - Provided administrative and personal support to Chief Executive Officer. - Prepared Board and Executive Committee meetings materials. - Coordinated heavy calendaring and travel. - Handled sensitive and confidential documents with discretion and professionalism. - Assisted in relocation to new Corporate Headquarters. HORIZON MC GROUP PLANO, TX June 2004 – July 2006 Left due to pending reorganization Senior Executive Assistant Reported to two Owners/Principals of merchant bank encompassing seventeen entities in the following industries: idling solutions batteries for freight transportation, RV and marine; provider of secure real-time video care, wireless patient monitoring products and other communications products and services linking hospitals, patients, healthcare professionals and patients' families; turnkey technical services for wireless, telecommunications, and commercial power projects; cost-effective, energy-saving solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration; electronic telecommunications for wireless and surveillance. - Provided administrative support to Chairmen, Presidents, and Officers of Company entities both privately and publicly held: Idling Solutions, L.L.C.; CareView Communications, Inc.; WipTek, L.L.C.; Global Energy Group, Inc.; - Coordinated participation and on-site logistics for national trade shows including American Trucking Association and Palm Beach Boat Show as Director of Events for Idling Solutions, L.L.C. - Office management included supervising receptionist. - Managed extremely confidential business negotiations and transactions. - Coordinated complex domestic and international travel and meetings. - Assisted primary personal aide with scheduling and business needs for Secretary Tommy G. Thompson (formerly Secretary of U. S. Department of Health and Human Services 2001-2005 under President George W. Bush and Governor of Wisconsin 1986-2001) who serves as Chairman of the Board of CareView Communications, Inc. CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT DALLAS, TX September 2003 – June 2004 Temporary employment while pursuing full-time work Senior Executive Assistant Personal Assistant - Held positions in healthcare, legal, real estate, and professional baseball industries while actively pursuing full-time employment. - Volunteer work with March of Dimes CEOs Walk the Walk. CAWLEY INTERNATIONAL (now GVA Cawley) DALLAS, TX October 2002 - September 2003 Reduction in work force Executive Assistant to the Chairman/CEO Reported to Chairman/CEO of one of the nation's leading full service commercial real estate firms. - Reported directly to Chairman/CEO who is also the founder and owner of the company. - Provided administrative support to senior officers and directors as needed. - Executed highly confidential business and personal projects. - Coordinated scheduling appointments and travel calendar. - Revamped and maintained complex filing system which resulted in increased productivity. - Honors and Achievements -- Recipient of March of Dimes 2003 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Award for the Dallas area CEOs Walk the Walk. CELLSTAR CORPORATION CARROLLTON, TX June 1999 – July 2002 Elimination of position with change in executive management Senior Executive Administrative Assistant Utilizing the skills of my extensive experience in the wireless industry, provided exceptional assistance to top level officers of the world's largest cellular logistics provider. - Reported directly to Chairman Emeritus, CEO, and President/COO. - Provided administrative support to senior officers and ongoing communication with Board of Directors, executives, regional offices, and business partners. - Planned logistics for extensive international and domestic travel, meetings, and conference calls. - Continually monitored stock activity and sales results, prepared and provided reports on an ongoing basis. - Researched competitive information, prospective business opportunities, and special projects and provided this intelligence to senior officers. - Responded to escalated customer relations issues and routed them to the appropriate areas of responsibility. DIRECTEL INTERNATIONAL LLC DALLAS, TX October 1997 – May 1999 Company closed due to diminished venture capital Operations Manager Served as Operations Manager from start-up to full operations for Dallas-based international paging company with service in Argentina and Brazil. - Reported directly to President/CEO and worked closely with Senior Officers, Chairman, and Board of Directors. - Supervised day to day operations of the company including human resources and policies, purchasing, meetings and facilities management. - Prepared special reports, budgets, executive presentations, and projects for President/CEO, Executive Vice President/COO, and Vice President Finance. PAGING NETWORK, INC. PLANO, TX November 1982 – October 1997 Corporate Customer Relations Manager August 1997 - October 1997 Career move to Directel Managed Corporate Customer Relations department of world's largest wireless messaging company. - Reported directly to Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. - Supervised Customer Relations representative. - Completed all escalated customer inquiries to a satisfactory resolution coordinating with all departments of nationwide operations. Executive Assistant November 1982 - August 1997 Promoted to Corporate Customer Relations Manager Provided administrative support to top officers of world's largest paging company from its start up to its position as industry leader. - Supported Chairman, President/CEO, and Senior Officers in Operations and Marketing. - As part of the Marketing team, launched new initiatives including Retail Sales, Nationwide Paging, and VoiceNow wireless pocket answering machine. - Handled escalated customer care calls streamlining them to regional level for resolution. - Represented Paging Network at national trade shows, creating significant sales leads for both local operations and national reselling. - Supervised receptionist in development and utilization of office services skills. EDUCATION A.A., Secretarial Science El Centro College Dallas, Texas Dean’s Honor List Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Exchange, Outlook, Lotus Notes